Solutions Architect

Key Skills

Agile methodologies, AI Robotic systems, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Data Engineering, Data oriented design- DoD, DevSecOps, Effective communication skills, Leadership Skill, Machine learning techniques, Software Development

Job Description

This position is focused on pursuit engineering. The SA will work collaboratively with the capture manager, the program/ portfolio managers, and subject matter experts (SMEs) to drive towards win strategies, shaping, solutioning, and proposing integrated winning solutions for the Missile Defense Agency.

The Solution Architect will host/ facilitate discovery sessions to identify, propose strengths and differentiators. The SA relies on technical SMEs with an understanding of CACI capabilities to develop technical solutions that address customer hot buttons, win themes – the comprehensive story of a bid.

Specifically, your technical leadership will develop solutions that enable stakeholders to achieve Missile Defense (MD) mission objectives in the following technical areas: Enterprise Information Environment, and Research Development Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) IT Services and Solutions, Missile Defense System (MDS) Mission IT Support and Solutions, MDS Mission Operations, MD Integration & Operations Center (MDIOC) Facility Operations and Sustainment, and Systems Engineering & Integration.

If you have a passion to interact with cross functional teams, lead sessions to understand the customer challenges, CACI capabilities/ gaps and are smart to identify strengths and discriminators to craft an integrated forward-thinking solution – then we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Get to Do:

• As a Solution Architect you will collaborate with the core capture team to lead the discovery of customer missions, challenges and CACI capabilities, gaps to recommend teaming, shaping and potential strengths-based solutions as applicable.
• As a Solution Architect you will conceptualize, develop, communicate, and propose solutions that will drive our growth and lead directly to top and bottom-line results.
• You will work with clients in both a long-lead and tactical capacity to help solve their critical needs and challenges.
• You will understand CACI capabilities and leverage them to create differentiating solutions to meet client requirements and challenges.
• These solutions may require knowledge of hardware, software, networking, cloud architectures, aerospace, communications, cyber, electrical, manufacturing, mechanical, or other specialized engineering domains to design, develop, and support integrated solutions for DOD clients. You will work with SMEs in many of these areas to determine the optimum approach, methodology, tools, architectures to develop an innovative, integrated & comprehensive technical and non-technical solution.
• In partnership with others, you will define total systems design and technology maturity constraints in accordance with mission requirements, develop system element architecture and design and interface definitions, define system implementation approaches and operational concepts.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

Required:

• Must have demonstrated experience developing and solutioning for winning proposals for new and re-compete business pursuits, capture activities and proposal efforts starting at $500M TCV.
• Must have participated in and authored as a Solution Architect, portions of the Technical and/or Management Volumes of large proposals for the Federal Government.
• Use of a standard Shipley-type proposal approach
• Demonstrated experience solutioning end-to-end acquisition lifecycle for different acquisition types to include (but not limited to) MDA/ DOD acquisition vehicles, GSA FEDSIM, IAC-MAC and other vehicles.
• Experience and detailed understanding of MDA or related agencies.
• Awareness of a breadth of current technologies and capabilities employed in the Federal Government, sufficient to grasp the technical details from a SME and integrate the relevant aspects into a comprehensive solution. Have the ability to identify strengths, weaknesses, gaps when the technical solutions are discussed/ presented by different SMEs/vendors.
• Awareness, some knowledge, or expertise in any or some of the technologies, frameworks to include (but not limited to) ITSM, Cybersecurity solutions, Cloud, Data Storage, Systems Engineering, Digital Engineering, Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, and Robotic Process Automation.
• Awareness or mastery in various Software Development methodologies spanning Agile to Waterfall, DevSecOps etc.
• .Must have experience working front-end solutioning with clients to include assessing needs from requirements (SOW, SOO, PWS, other Draft material), good communication and relationship skills, determining pain points and key client needs, etc.
• Leadership skills to operate, manage, guide, and influence cross functional and P&L teams on proposing and implementing innovative solutions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with experience interacting/ presenting to executive/ senior management.

Desired:

• Awareness or experience with Mission IT sustainment and modernization
• Awareness and experience solutioning for integrated solution that include products, Hardware, software engineering and sustainment services.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science or a related major.
• 10+ years’ experience specifically leading, developing, shaping, and writing solutions for large proposal efforts.
• Active DOD Secret required. Active DoD Top Secret or higher preferred.

What We Can Offer You:

• We’ve been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.
• Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.
• We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities.
• We are mission-oriented and ever vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nation’s highest priorities.
• For over 55 years, the principles of CACI’s unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success.

Job Location

US-Herndon Virginia preferred or Colorado Springs, CO.

CACI employs a diverse range of talent to create an environment that fuels innovation and fosters continuous improvement and success. At CACI, you will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact by providing information solutions and services in support of national security missions and government transformation for Intelligence, Defense, and Federal Civilian customers. CACI is proud to provide dynamic careers for employees worldwide. CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

What We Can Offer You:

• We’ve been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.

• Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.

• We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities.

• We are mission-oriented and ever vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nation’s highest priorities.

• For over 60 years, the principles of CACI’s unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success.

Company Overview: At CACI, you will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact by providing information solutions and services in support of national security missions and government transformation for Intelligence, Defense, and Federal Civilian customers. CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

Pay Range: The proposed salary range for this position is $104,200-$229,200. There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. Employment benefits include health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave and, life insurance, retirement and savings.