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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Capture Solutions Architect Chief - **Company:** Science Applications International Corporation - **Location:** Reston, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $200,001.0 - $240,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Signals Intelligence, Geospatial Intelligence, Information Technology - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3380071960&tx=IT878THZ&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role * Bachelors Degree and 18 years of experience. Masters and 14 years of experience. * Minimum 8+ years of experience in systems engineering, solutions architecture, or a related technical discipline * Candidates must be U.S. Citizens * Candidates must have an active TS Clearance with the ability to get a TS/SCI with a Poly. * Familiarity with IC systems, community customers and mission sets * Demonstrated experience working within the defense industry supporting U.S. Government customers, specifically IC or Classified Space Customers. * Proven track record of supporting or leading technical proposals in response to government RFPs * Experience working in or supporting capture and business development activities * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field Technical Skills: * Familiarity with government acquisition processes and proposal development lifecycles * Ability to develop end-to-end technical solutions across complex, multi-disciplinary problem sets in Space Systems, IT Systems, GEOINT or SIGINT domains * Comfort operating across a broad range of technical domains Soft Skills: * Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with an ability to translate technical concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences * High tolerance for ambiguity and ability to structure solutions with incomplete information * Strong critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities * Ability to manage multiple concurrent proposals under tight deadlines ## Description SAIC's Solutions & Technology group is seeking an experienced Capture Solutions architect Chief to join the Solutions & Technology group. The position is preferred to be based out of Chantilly, VA but open to a hybrid role in Reston, VA or Arlington, VA. Reporting directly to the Intel Space CTO, this individual will serve as a technical cornerstone of SAIC's capture and proposal efforts, translating complex government requirements into compelling, winning technical solutions. This role demands a self-starter who thrives in ambiguous environments and can architect innovative solutions from the ground up across a diverse portfolio of government opportunities. Candidates must have an active TS Clearance with the ability to get a TS/SCI with a Polygraph., * Lead technical solution development for new captures and proposals in response to government RFPs, RFIs, and Sources Sought notices in support of IC and DoW programs * Author and develop technical volumes, white papers, and solution narratives from concept to completion with minimal direction * Analyze and decompose complex government requirements across a wide variety of mission areas and technical domains * Collaborate with capture managers, business development leads, and subject matter experts to shape technically differentiated winning strategies * Drive technical innovation by identifying and integrating emerging technologies, architectures, and methodologies into proposed solutions * Develop solution architectures including system designs, technical approaches, and implementation roadmaps tailored to customer needs * Willingness to develop capability prototypes and architect solutions * Engage with government customers and stakeholders during pre-RFP shaping activities to influence requirements and positioning * Support cost and pricing teams by providing technical basis of estimates and work breakdown structures * Maintain awareness of the competitive landscape, industry trends, and government priorities within the Intel domain ## Related Videos - [Enabling intelligent logistics automation: home-grown Industrial IoT platform at Austrian Post](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2018-enabling-intelligent-logistics-automation-home-grown-industrial-iot-platform-at-austrian-post) - [You’re a great coder? 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