Solutions Architect SME, Software Development and DevSecOps

General Dynamics

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Falls Church, VA
Salary
$191,250–$258,750 / yr
Posted
47 days ago
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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 · Solutions Architect SME, Software Development and DevSecOps

The Solutions Architect SME, Software Development and DevSecOps joins the Federal Health team to lead solution development for Department of Veterans Affairs opportunities. This role focuses on software development, application modernization, and DevSecOps. You will work primarily with capture and proposal teams to shape technical solutions, write proposal content, and translate customer needs into executable architectures. Key responsibilities include analyzing acquisition artifacts, defining approaches for Agile software delivery, CI/CD, automated testing, and cloud environments, and architecting container platforms with supply-chain security. You will utilize skills in technical proposals, information technology, and Agile methodology to develop integrated solutions. The work involves solving complex technical problems for government agencies by creating implementation roadmaps, staffing assumptions, and lifecycle costs while ensuring solutions align with specific VA mission standards and technology environments.

What you'll do

  • Lead technical solution development for growth opportunities from early capture through proposal submission and oral presentations.
  • Write technical proposal content including solution narratives, architectures, delivery approaches, and transition plans.
  • Analyze RFIs, RFPs, and statements of work to identify technical requirements, solution gaps, and risks.
  • Develop executable solutions for software development, application modernization, and DevSecOps opportunities.
  • Define architectures for Agile delivery, CI/CD, automated testing, cloud environments, and container platforms.
  • Translate technical solutions into work breakdowns, staffing assumptions, implementation roadmaps, and lifecycle costs.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to build and validate solutions based on customer requirements and win strategies.
  • Support pre-RFP customer engagement, technical exchanges, and demonstrations while maintaining reusable solution content.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a US Person.
  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 15+ years of experience in Information Technology.
  • 5+ years of experience developing technical solutions and proposal content for federal growth opportunities.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead technical solution development and write technical proposal content for large, complex government proposals.
  • Strong technical knowledge of software development, application modernization, DevSecOps, Agile delivery, cloud environments, CI/CD, automated testing, and integrated security.
  • Strong knowledge of government procurement, capture, and proposal processes.
  • Security Clearance Level: No clearance.

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