Solutions Director, Intelligence & Homeland Security

General Dynamics

Confirmed live 2 days ago High trust
Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Herndon, VA
Salary
$195,240–$264,148 / yr
Posted
31 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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This role $230k
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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 Director, Intelligence & Homeland Security

The Solutions Director - Intelligence & Homeland Security joins the Intelligence and Homeland Security (IHS) Chief Technology Office to drive technical solutions for complex, strategic deals. This role involves managing the development of solutions for proposals within the intelligence market space by analyzing RFI and RFP requirements to create responsive designs including staffing and cost estimates. The candidate will develop logical and physical architectures, author proposal materials, and manage a team of solution architects while interfacing with internal and external clients. Key responsibilities include leading technical win strategies, designing architectural models, and creating process diagrams. Required skills include proposal planning, strategy, and design, alongside expertise in cybersecurity solutions for Intelligence Community customers. The role addresses the challenge of navigating highly competitive markets to deliver mission-critical information technology and systems engineering for government and defense agencies.

What you'll do

  • Lead technical solution strategy throughout the entire capture and proposal lifecycle to win complex contracts.
  • Analyze RFI and RFP requirements to develop responsive solutions including staffing, costs, and architectural designs.
  • Create high-quality proposal materials, including technical volumes, graphics, and oral presentation slides.
  • Engage with internal and external clients to understand needs, vet solutions, and shape acquisition strategies.
  • Manage a team of solution architects and provide mentorship to junior staff members.
  • Develop cost strategies, labor estimates, and bill of materials for proposed projects.
  • Research emerging technologies and propose improvements to existing system and business process architectures.
  • Provide expert guidance on technical capabilities to differentiate the company from competitors in the marketplace.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a United States citizen.
  • Must possess an active Top Secret/SCI clearance (Polygraph preferred).
  • Must have 20 or more years of related experience.
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a similar discipline or equivalent experience.
  • Experience providing cybersecurity solutions to Intelligence Community customers (preferred).
  • Experience with technical leadership and project management (preferred).
  • Demonstrated experience leading solution architecture for deals over $750M (preferred).
  • US Citizenship.

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