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Mc Lean, VA Full Time Posted by: Nuvitek Posted: Tuesday, 27 January 2026
 
 
Description

Application Deadline: 20 February 2026

Department: Delivery

Location: Hybrid

The Senior Solution Architect leads technical solutioning and owns the development of compelling, high-quality technical proposal content for complex federal and DoD pursuits. This role sets the technical narrative, shapes win strategies, and ensures proposals are clear, compliant, executable, and competitive.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead end-to-end technical solution development for complex federal and DoD proposals and serve as primary author and reviewer of technical volumes.
  • Produce and enforce clear, persuasive, customer-focused proposal language aligned with evaluation criteria and win strategies.
  • Analyze complex DoD and federal solicitations to define solution requirements, risks, and competitive opportunities.
  • Partner with Capture, Business Development, and Proposal Management to shape win themes, discriminators, and solution messaging.
  • Develop and review architecture diagrams, solution frameworks, and technical narratives that clearly articulate the proposed approach.
  • Lead solution reviews, color team reviews, and executive briefings, incorporating feedback and driving improvements.
  • Ensure alignment across technical approach, staffing, pricing, and contract requirements.
  • Support oral proposals, demonstrations, and customer engagements as required.
  • Mentor and review work produced by mid-level architects and technical contributors.
  • Drive continuous improvement of technical proposal content, processes, and reusable artifacts.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
  • 7+ years of experience in solution architecture or technical leadership, with significant experience authoring technical proposals for federal and DoD customers.
  • Exceptional proposal writing and editing skills, with a proven ability to translate complex technical solutions into clear, compelling, and compliant proposal narratives.
  • Strong understanding of DoD and federal acquisition processes, proposal structures, and evaluation criteria (Section L/M).
  • Experience leading cross-functional technical teams in deadline-driven proposal environments.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and collaboration platforms.
It would be great if you also had
  • Experience supporting multiple DoD agencies or mission areas.
  • Hands-on technical background (eg, software engineering, systems architecture, cybersecurity, cloud platforms, DevSecOps pipelines, AI/ML implementations) that informs solution design and proposal credibility.
  • Expertise in IT modernization, cybersecurity, cloud, DevSecOps, AI/ML solutions, and no-code/low-code platforms such as Appian, ServiceNow, and Salesforce.
  • Familiarity with APMP/Shipley best practices; APMP certification preferred.
  • Experience supporting oral proposals or executive-level briefings.
  • Remote possible, but hybrid role preferred
Benefits
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Disability and Life Insurance
  • Parental Leave
  • 401K
  • Paid Time Off
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Nuvitek is an equal-opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Mc Lean, VA, United States of America
IT
Nuvitek
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1/27/2026 7:12:34 AM
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