Solution Architect

Location: Fort Meade, MD, McLean, VA, Arlington, VA, Alexandria, VA

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Solution Architect

The Opportunity:

Be part of the development and design of technical solutions aligned with sector-level Growth and Capture team. Identify and win executable business for defense industry clients through applying technical innovative solutions in the business development life cycle. Lead the creation of innovative architectures and roadmaps that enhance mission capabilities in cyber, radar analysis in full spectrum DoW and IC environments, and other emerging technologies. Use technical experience with capture and business development while leveraging functional expertise to build addressable market and increased technical solutions development work. Play a key role in captures for complex and technical bids, including identifying and assessing clients’ requirements and buying patterns, developing complex technical solution options, and building a cost-competitive industry team that can deliver client impact through a winning bid. Drive market-based competitive intelligence, market assessments, client assessments, and strategic planning efforts to support expanding specific client-based opportunity portfolios. Manage key stakeholder relationships and keep the business leadership team informed and engaged in advancing technologies.

You Have: 

• 10+ years of experience working in a technical field within the DoD or IC

• 5+ years of experience designing and architecting solutions tailored to mission requirements

• Experience driving consensus, managing competing priorities, and executing technical strategies in a fast-paced environment

• Experience with capture workstreams within the DoW or IC community

• Knowledge of the DoW and IC software and engineering development process to identify and implement effective solutions

• Ability to collaborate with technical leadership within cyber, including radar analysis in full spectrum DoW and IC environments

• Ability to communicate complex technical challenges and their solutions clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

• TS/SCI clearance

• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have: 

• Experience working with DoW acquisition centers and Key Client Mission Stakeholders

• Experience developing and maintaining effective internal and external business relationships with clients and industry partners

• Experience briefing senior leaders

• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, time sensitive and often multi-tasking environment

• Ability to communicate multi-step and interdependent activities effectively to capture teams, and ensure efficient execution of captured efforts

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.  

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,900.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. 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.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.