Senior Solutions Architect, Software Development SME

General Dynamics

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Falls Church, VA
Salary: $187,179–$200,000 / yr
Posted: 22 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $194k

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This role pays more than 61% of similar roles. Most pay $155,375–$215,625 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $194k versus about $186k for comparable roles.

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

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TL;DR · Senior Solutions Architect, Software Development SME

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As a Senior Solutions Architect, Software Development SME within the Federal Civilian CTO organization, you will drive technical solutions for complex government, defense, and intelligence projects. You will lead technical solution strategies throughout the capture and proposal lifecycle, developing architectural models, process diagrams, and cost strategies to win strategic deals. Your daily responsibilities include analyzing RFI and RFP requirements, designing logical and physical architectures, and providing expert guidance to junior colleagues. The role requires expertise in software development, solution architecture, and technical solutions. You will work with technologies including cloud-native platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud; microservices, containerization via Docker and Kubernetes; and AI/ML frameworks such as TensorFlow and PyTorch. You will also utilize DevSecOps, CI/CD methodologies, and version control tools like Git to deliver secure, scalable application architectures for high-stakes federal contracts.

What does a Solutions Architect earn?

Median $207500 from 131 postings across 29 companies.

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Skills

AWS Azure Google Cloud Docker Kubernetes Git GitHub GitLab CI/CD DevSecOps Agile TensorFlow PyTorch Microservices API SDLC Natural Language Processing Computer Vision

What you'll do

Develop technical and business solutions based on specific client requirements and trade space analysis.
Analyze RFI and RFP requirements to create responsive solution designs, staffing plans, and cost estimates.
Lead the technical solution strategy throughout the entire capture and proposal lifecycle.
Create architectural models, process diagrams, and other key artifacts for government proposals.
Research emerging technologies and methodologies to propose improvements to existing system architectures.
Author high-quality proposal content, including technical volumes, graphics, and oral presentation materials.
Provide expert guidance and mentorship to junior solution architects and proposal support staff.
Develop cost strategies, labor estimates, and material requirements for large-scale software projects.

What we're looking for

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or 19+ years of experience).
15+ years of related experience.
Must be a US Person.
Experience with Agile, DevSecOps, and CI/CD methodologies (preferred).
Ability to architect and implement cloud-native solutions on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud (preferred).
Expertise in microservices, containerization, and API-driven architectures (preferred).
Experience designing and deploying AI/ML solutions for enterprise or government clients (preferred).
Experience leading solution architecture for large scale deals exceeding $250M (preferred).

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