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Overview
Steampunk
is
seeking a
Pre-Sales Solution Engineer
to drive pre-sales technical engagement and solution design for our
Federal
market clients. This individual will report to the Chief Technology Officer and
will team with our client portfolio
teams to seek an
understanding
of our
client
s’
technical requirements, envisioning innovative solutions, and supporting business development activities through technical
expertise
and consultative skills. The Solution Architect will work closely with sales
and delivery
teams to translate complex technical capabilities into compelling client solutions across all Federal market sectors
with the goal of growing the business
. Contributions
You will work as a key technical resource supporting Steampunk's business development and client engagement efforts. We are looking for candidates with
5
-10 years of experience who can serve as trusted technical advisors to Federal clients and internal sales teams. This role requires
strong communication
skills to articulate technical solutions to both technical and executive audiences, along with the ability to understand diverse client environments and craft tailored solutions. You will act as both technical consultant and strategic advisor, bridging the gap between Steampunk's technical capabilities and client mission requirements. Responsibilities include: Serves as the primary technical resource for pre-sales activities across all Federal market sectors (Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health, and DoD) Partners with sales teams to understand client technical requirements and develop compelling solution architectures Conducts technical discovery sessions with prospective clients to assess current state,
identify
challenges, and envision future state solutions Develops technical content for proposals, RFI responses, market research, and other business development materials Creates solution architectures and technical approaches that
demonstrate
Steampunk's capabilities in
DevSecOps
, Cloud, Software Development, Cybersecurity, Data, AI/ML, and Digital Platforms Delivers technical presentations and demonstrations to client stakeholders at various levels Collaborates with internal technical teams to ensure proposed solutions are
feasible
and aligned with delivery capabilities Maintains current knowledge of Federal technology trends, requirements, and emerging opportunities Supports competitive positioning by understanding market landscape and differentiating Steampunk's technical approach Participates in client meetings, industry events, and networking opportunities to build relationships and
identify
new business opportunities Documents technical requirements, solution designs, and lessons learned to inform future engagements Works closely with Operations Directors and Program Managers to transition successful proposals to delivery teams Qualifications
Required: Ability to obtain a U.S. government Security Clearance BS Degree in an IT field OR BS in a non-IT field and
5
years related IT experience 5
-10 years of technology experience with
demonstrated
expertise
in 2-3 of the following
areas
, with working knowledge across the remaining areas
:
DevSecOps
practices and tooling Cloud Architecture, Engineering, and Operations (AWS, Azure, GCP) Software Development and modern development practices Cybersecurity frameworks and implementation Data Architecture, Engineering, and Operations Data Science, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence Digital Platforms and low-code/no-code solutions (e.g., Salesforce)
Experience in pre-sales, technical sales, solution consulting, or technical account management roles Strong client-facing communication and presentation skills Ability to translate technical concepts for both technical and executive audiences Experience working with Federal clients or understanding of Federal technology requirements preferred Candidates must be local to Washington, DC and able to support in-person customer engagements. Excellent written communication skills for proposal and technical documentation development Preferred: Hands-on technical experience in one or more core competency areas Technology certifications in relevant areas (AWS, Azure,
GCP,
Salesforce, etc.) Previous
experience with Federal contracting or government technology initiatives Experience with Human-Centered Design methodologies Background in technical writing for proposals, RFIs, or market research History of supporting successful business development activities About
steampunk
As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. Steampunk is a
Change Agent
in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients in the Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health and DoD sectors. Through our
Human-Centered delivery methodology , we are fundamentally changing the expectations our Federal clients have for true shared accountability in solving their toughest mission challenges. As an
employee owned company , we focus on investing in our employees to enable them to do the greatest work of their careers – and rewarding them for outstanding contributions to our growth. If you want to learn more about our story, visit
http://www.steampunk.com . We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Steampunk participates in the E-Verify program.
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Steampunk
is
seeking a
Pre-Sales Solution Engineer
to drive pre-sales technical engagement and solution design for our
Federal
market clients. This individual will report to the Chief Technology Officer and
will team with our client portfolio
teams to seek an
understanding
of our
client
s’
technical requirements, envisioning innovative solutions, and supporting business development activities through technical
expertise
and consultative skills. The Solution Architect will work closely with sales
and delivery
teams to translate complex technical capabilities into compelling client solutions across all Federal market sectors
with the goal of growing the business
. Contributions
You will work as a key technical resource supporting Steampunk's business development and client engagement efforts. We are looking for candidates with
5
-10 years of experience who can serve as trusted technical advisors to Federal clients and internal sales teams. This role requires
strong communication
skills to articulate technical solutions to both technical and executive audiences, along with the ability to understand diverse client environments and craft tailored solutions. You will act as both technical consultant and strategic advisor, bridging the gap between Steampunk's technical capabilities and client mission requirements. Responsibilities include: Serves as the primary technical resource for pre-sales activities across all Federal market sectors (Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health, and DoD) Partners with sales teams to understand client technical requirements and develop compelling solution architectures Conducts technical discovery sessions with prospective clients to assess current state,
identify
challenges, and envision future state solutions Develops technical content for proposals, RFI responses, market research, and other business development materials Creates solution architectures and technical approaches that
demonstrate
Steampunk's capabilities in
DevSecOps
, Cloud, Software Development, Cybersecurity, Data, AI/ML, and Digital Platforms Delivers technical presentations and demonstrations to client stakeholders at various levels Collaborates with internal technical teams to ensure proposed solutions are
feasible
and aligned with delivery capabilities Maintains current knowledge of Federal technology trends, requirements, and emerging opportunities Supports competitive positioning by understanding market landscape and differentiating Steampunk's technical approach Participates in client meetings, industry events, and networking opportunities to build relationships and
identify
new business opportunities Documents technical requirements, solution designs, and lessons learned to inform future engagements Works closely with Operations Directors and Program Managers to transition successful proposals to delivery teams Qualifications
Required: Ability to obtain a U.S. government Security Clearance BS Degree in an IT field OR BS in a non-IT field and
5
years related IT experience 5
-10 years of technology experience with
demonstrated
expertise
in 2-3 of the following
areas
, with working knowledge across the remaining areas
:
DevSecOps
practices and tooling Cloud Architecture, Engineering, and Operations (AWS, Azure, GCP) Software Development and modern development practices Cybersecurity frameworks and implementation Data Architecture, Engineering, and Operations Data Science, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence Digital Platforms and low-code/no-code solutions (e.g., Salesforce)
Experience in pre-sales, technical sales, solution consulting, or technical account management roles Strong client-facing communication and presentation skills Ability to translate technical concepts for both technical and executive audiences Experience working with Federal clients or understanding of Federal technology requirements preferred Candidates must be local to Washington, DC and able to support in-person customer engagements. Excellent written communication skills for proposal and technical documentation development Preferred: Hands-on technical experience in one or more core competency areas Technology certifications in relevant areas (AWS, Azure,
GCP,
Salesforce, etc.) Previous
experience with Federal contracting or government technology initiatives Experience with Human-Centered Design methodologies Background in technical writing for proposals, RFIs, or market research History of supporting successful business development activities About
steampunk
As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. Steampunk is a
Change Agent
in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients in the Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health and DoD sectors. Through our
Human-Centered delivery methodology , we are fundamentally changing the expectations our Federal clients have for true shared accountability in solving their toughest mission challenges. As an
employee owned company , we focus on investing in our employees to enable them to do the greatest work of their careers – and rewarding them for outstanding contributions to our growth. If you want to learn more about our story, visit
http://www.steampunk.com . We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Steampunk participates in the E-Verify program.
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