Solutions Architect (Top Secret)

About the role

CACI is seeking a Solutions Architect in Reston to support the development of innovative, differentiated and executable technical solutions for U.S. Government opportunities. The role combines enterprise architecture, technical leadership, federal acquisition knowledge, solution development, technical writing, cost awareness and customer mission understanding. It is full time, regular, with up to 25% local travel, and requires a Top Secret clearance.

Key responsibilities

• Lead or support technical solution development across the capture lifecycle, analyzing RFIs and drafting RFPs, PWS/SOW/SOO documents, evaluation criteria, incumbent environments, customer pain points, acquisition strategies and competitive intelligence.
• Develop end-to-end architectures covering enterprise IT, cloud, network modernization, cybersecurity/Zero Trust, ITSM, DevSecOps, data/AI, automation, observability, infrastructure, applications and end-user services.
• Translate Government requirements into solution components, work packages, staffing, technologies, processes, deliverables, dependencies and measurable outcomes, keeping traceability.
• Contribute to technical volumes, management approaches, solution descriptions, CONOPS, architecture diagrams, workflows, transition approaches, staffing concepts, risks and proposal responses.
• Coordinate subject matter experts and functional leads so the solution is coherent, and identify technical strengths, discriminators and proof points.
• Evaluate COTS, GOTS, open-source, cloud, OEM and partner technologies, and take part in technical discussions with subcontractors and partners.
• Support solution reviews, Black Hat activities, solutioning sessions, executive reviews, oral proposal preparation and customer presentations.

Required profile

• Active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with Poly10+.
• 10+ years of solution development or related experience as a solution architect with a federal government contractor.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science or a related technical discipline.
• Demonstrated experience developing and leading winning solutions for new and re-compete business, capture activities and proposals starting at $100M TCV.
• Experience working directly with clients, assessing needs and pain points.
• Experience authoring and preferably leading the Technical and/or Management Volume of large, high-value federal proposals; Shipley-type approach required, FedSim experience a bonus.

Required skills

• Strong working knowledge of cloud, data analytics, AI and machine learning, robotic process automation and software development methods from Agile to Waterfall.
• Knowledge of federal government technologies and capabilities.

What we offer

• Proposed pay range of $131,800 - $290,000, depending on location, contract category, experience and skills.
• Healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education and time off benefits.
• A culture of integrity, a flexible time-off benefit and learning resources.