Emerging Technology Solutions Architect

Join GDITs Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) and help shape how emerging technologies are translated into mission advantage across Defense, Intelligence, Homeland Security, Federal Civilian, and Federal Health markets. This is a senior, high-visibility role for a technically fluent architect and strategist who can assess what matters, separate signal from hype, and turn promising technologies into practical paths for mission adoption. You will operate at the intersection of engineering, applied R&D, solution architecture, and technology strategy, working with startups, labs, and ecosystem partners while collaborating across GDITs growth, engineering, and delivery teams. You will move beyond identifying trends to helping GDIT evaluate, prioritize, and apply emerging technologies in ways that strengthen customer solutions, sharpen pursuits, and accelerate prototype development. How youll make an impactLead horizon scanning and technical evaluation across the emerging technology landscape, engaging directly with startup and emerging technology company founders, CTOs, engineers, labs, and ecosystem partnersAssess the maturity, mission relevance, integration feasibility, and risk profile of technologies across areas such as AI/ML, cybersecurity, advanced wireless/6G, RF systems, autonomy, space, edge compute, and adjacent domainsTranslate technical findings into clear recommendations, market insights, technology roadmaps, and adoption strategies for GDIT leaders, solution teams, and business unitsDrive emerging technology engagements across the enterprise, including technical deep dives, workshops, technology radars, and cross-functional exchange sessionsCollaborate with capture, solution architecture, and engineering teams across GDIT business units to identify opportunities where emerging technologies can improve customer outcomes and strengthen solution differentiationDefine integration approaches, technical advantages, risks, and mitigation strategies to support

pursuits, prototypes, and mission solutionsBuild and sustain relationships with nontraditional vendors, venture-backed companies, research organizations, and strategic partners to expand GDITs access to innovationCollaborate with internal teams to align experiments, pilots, and prototype efforts with mission needs, customer requirements, and scalable integration patternsApply knowledge of federal mission environments, procurement realities, and operational constraints to inform where and how emerging technologies can create real impact What success looks like In your first 612 months, you will:Build a prioritized view of emerging technologies with the highest relevance to GDIT marketsExpand GDITs network of validated emerging tech partners and ecosystem relationshipsInfluence solution strategies and priority pursuits with credible, technically grounded recommendationsHelp shape pilots, prototypes, and integration patterns that move technologies from evaluation to mission applicationContribute thought leadership and actionable insight products used by GDIT technical and business leaders What youll need to succeed:Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical fieldRequired Experience: 15+ years of experience in technology, engineering, applied R&D, systems architecture, or other mission-aligned technical rolesRequired Skills and Abilities:Experience assessing, architecting, and integrating emerging or disruptive technologies into mission systemsBroad technical fluency across areas such as AI/ML, cybersecurity, advanced wireless, RF systems, autonomy, space systems, or edge computeAbility to evaluate technology maturity, mission applicability, integration complexity, and adoption riskStrong analytical, problem-solving, and systems-thinking skillsExperience developing technology assessments, roadmaps, market scans, and adoption recommendationsStrong, effective written and verbal communication skillsAbility to brief senior technical and business leaders and translate complex concepts for diverse stakeholdersExperience collaborating across engineering, solution architecture, capture, and delivery teamsAbility to engage credibly with startup founders, emerging technology companies, labs, and ecosystem partnersLocation: RemoteUS Person GDIT is your place:Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home401K with company matchComprehensive health and wellness packagesInternal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your careerProfessional growth opportunities including paid education and certificationsCutting-edge technology you can learn fromRest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays