General Dynamics - IT
Sr. Solutions Director - Intelligence & Homeland Security
General Dynamics - IT, Herndon, Virginia, United States, 22070
Overview
Join GDIT’s Intelligence and Homeland Security (IHS) CTO organization and help drive the technical solutions needed to win our most complex and strategic deals. As the Director, Solutions Architect for the IHS Chief Technology Office and manage the development of solutions for proposals in the Intelligence market space. The candidate will directly interface with internal and external clients on a pre-proposal basis. Key Responsibilities include
Lead technical solution strategy throughout the Capture and Proposal lifecycle, from early Qualification through Proposal submission Contribute to GDIT win strategies and lead the development of technical win themes and solution readiness plans Engage current and prospective customers to understand critical needs, socialize and vet solutions, and advise on strategies to shape acquisitions that achieve desired results Identify and select the best technical solutions and approaches to meet anticipated or actual acquisition requirements Lead solution design and the development of key artifacts including, but not limited to architectural models, process diagrams, concepts of operation, staffing plans etc. Develop unsolicited technical recommendations, collateral and RFI/SSN responses to engage prospective customers and position GDIT to win Collaborate with GDIT technical service areas and lines of business to identify and bring the best technical and business strategies and solutions to differentiate GDIT Contribute to teaming strategies including identifying and vetting potential partners Develop cost strategies, LOEs/BOEs/BOMs, and associated rationale Proposal Leadership
Ensure readiness of solution and proposal support team to prepare a compelling and compliant response to the government’s solicitation Lead development of the Technical volumes and orals presentations for proposals Coach and advise more junior solution architecture and proposal support resources Ensure integration of technical solution with all sections and volumes of the proposal Review proposals and provide critical feedback needed to strengthen our solution and proposals Author Technical volume introductions, key sections and orals slides including developing compelling graphics Job Profile Summary
Responsible for providing business and technical architectural guidance to development teams, business groups, and customers for existing and new products and services. The solutions architect develops marketing strategies, business concepts, and technical capabilities that maximize customer value while differentiating GDIT from their competition in the marketplace. The solutions architect is responsible for the defining, designing, and implementing the full lifecycle of products and services. Responsible for defining a concept of operations and the procedures and tools required to enable delivery of products and services. Conducts analysis of alternatives on a variety of solutions to determine the best solutions to support overall business goals and objectives. Job Description
Supports business by developing technical and business solutions. Identify solutions based on business and technical criteria, analyzes alternatives based on trade space, and implements designs. Research current and emerging technologies and process methodologies and proposing changes and tailoring where needed. Assess the system and business process architectures currently in place and works with staff to recommend improvements. Ensure technical architecture teams deliver efficient and effective system solutions to support business goals and objectives. Develop, enhance and maintain established service design procedure and process by applying process frameworks and methodologies. Prepare and present test plan, technical presentations, and analyst briefings. Identify customer requirements, analyze alternatives and conduct product recommendations related to software, platform and network configurations. Provide updates to stakeholders on project cost, schedule, and quality in comparison to stakeholder objectives. Provides expert guidance and leadership to less-experienced colleagues. May serve as a task or project leader. (Not a people manager) Recognized as an industry leader in a specific technology. Minimal Qualifications to Be Considered
20+ years of experience Active Top Secret security clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with poly clearance. Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, similar discipline or equivalent experience. Preferred Qualifications
10 or more years of experience successfully architecting technical solutions and leading and supporting complex capture pursuits and proposals Experience providing cybersecurity solutions to federal and DoD customers Experience with technical leadership and project management Demonstrated experience leading the solution architecture for a deal that booked over $750M. Ability to successfully lead solution development and Technical proposal volumes for large scale ($1B+), highly strategic, and complex deals Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative, fast-paced, growth-focused environment Ability to motivate teams to perform exceptionally over long stretches of time (during capture) and in challenging situations (during proposal development) Ability to effectively engage current and prospective customers to build trust and relationships, clearly communicate solutions and concepts, and influence action Ability to write exceptionally and to create compliant and compelling narrative that best presents GDIT’s solutions and approaches within the government’s requirements and evaluation criteria Ability to conceptualize and communicate or develop rich graphic visuals that help to strengthen the GDIT story and clearly and effectively communicate concepts and approaches Work Conditions
Hybrid work location between the GDIT facility in Herndon, VA and remote (home office). Occasional evening and weekend work to meet deadlines. Sitting for extended periods of time in typical office setting. Salary and Benefit Information
The likely salary range for this position is $220,363 - $298,139. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range. About Our Work
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across over 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber and application development. Together with our customers, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc. Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans GDIT IS YOUR PLACE At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
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Join GDIT’s Intelligence and Homeland Security (IHS) CTO organization and help drive the technical solutions needed to win our most complex and strategic deals. As the Director, Solutions Architect for the IHS Chief Technology Office and manage the development of solutions for proposals in the Intelligence market space. The candidate will directly interface with internal and external clients on a pre-proposal basis. Key Responsibilities include
Lead technical solution strategy throughout the Capture and Proposal lifecycle, from early Qualification through Proposal submission Contribute to GDIT win strategies and lead the development of technical win themes and solution readiness plans Engage current and prospective customers to understand critical needs, socialize and vet solutions, and advise on strategies to shape acquisitions that achieve desired results Identify and select the best technical solutions and approaches to meet anticipated or actual acquisition requirements Lead solution design and the development of key artifacts including, but not limited to architectural models, process diagrams, concepts of operation, staffing plans etc. Develop unsolicited technical recommendations, collateral and RFI/SSN responses to engage prospective customers and position GDIT to win Collaborate with GDIT technical service areas and lines of business to identify and bring the best technical and business strategies and solutions to differentiate GDIT Contribute to teaming strategies including identifying and vetting potential partners Develop cost strategies, LOEs/BOEs/BOMs, and associated rationale Proposal Leadership
Ensure readiness of solution and proposal support team to prepare a compelling and compliant response to the government’s solicitation Lead development of the Technical volumes and orals presentations for proposals Coach and advise more junior solution architecture and proposal support resources Ensure integration of technical solution with all sections and volumes of the proposal Review proposals and provide critical feedback needed to strengthen our solution and proposals Author Technical volume introductions, key sections and orals slides including developing compelling graphics Job Profile Summary
Responsible for providing business and technical architectural guidance to development teams, business groups, and customers for existing and new products and services. The solutions architect develops marketing strategies, business concepts, and technical capabilities that maximize customer value while differentiating GDIT from their competition in the marketplace. The solutions architect is responsible for the defining, designing, and implementing the full lifecycle of products and services. Responsible for defining a concept of operations and the procedures and tools required to enable delivery of products and services. Conducts analysis of alternatives on a variety of solutions to determine the best solutions to support overall business goals and objectives. Job Description
Supports business by developing technical and business solutions. Identify solutions based on business and technical criteria, analyzes alternatives based on trade space, and implements designs. Research current and emerging technologies and process methodologies and proposing changes and tailoring where needed. Assess the system and business process architectures currently in place and works with staff to recommend improvements. Ensure technical architecture teams deliver efficient and effective system solutions to support business goals and objectives. Develop, enhance and maintain established service design procedure and process by applying process frameworks and methodologies. Prepare and present test plan, technical presentations, and analyst briefings. Identify customer requirements, analyze alternatives and conduct product recommendations related to software, platform and network configurations. Provide updates to stakeholders on project cost, schedule, and quality in comparison to stakeholder objectives. Provides expert guidance and leadership to less-experienced colleagues. May serve as a task or project leader. (Not a people manager) Recognized as an industry leader in a specific technology. Minimal Qualifications to Be Considered
20+ years of experience Active Top Secret security clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with poly clearance. Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, similar discipline or equivalent experience. Preferred Qualifications
10 or more years of experience successfully architecting technical solutions and leading and supporting complex capture pursuits and proposals Experience providing cybersecurity solutions to federal and DoD customers Experience with technical leadership and project management Demonstrated experience leading the solution architecture for a deal that booked over $750M. Ability to successfully lead solution development and Technical proposal volumes for large scale ($1B+), highly strategic, and complex deals Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative, fast-paced, growth-focused environment Ability to motivate teams to perform exceptionally over long stretches of time (during capture) and in challenging situations (during proposal development) Ability to effectively engage current and prospective customers to build trust and relationships, clearly communicate solutions and concepts, and influence action Ability to write exceptionally and to create compliant and compelling narrative that best presents GDIT’s solutions and approaches within the government’s requirements and evaluation criteria Ability to conceptualize and communicate or develop rich graphic visuals that help to strengthen the GDIT story and clearly and effectively communicate concepts and approaches Work Conditions
Hybrid work location between the GDIT facility in Herndon, VA and remote (home office). Occasional evening and weekend work to meet deadlines. Sitting for extended periods of time in typical office setting. Salary and Benefit Information
The likely salary range for this position is $220,363 - $298,139. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range. About Our Work
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across over 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber and application development. Together with our customers, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc. Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans GDIT IS YOUR PLACE At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
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