> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3925876-solutions-architect-sme-intelligence-homeland-security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3925876-solutions-architect-sme-intelligence-homeland-security). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Solutions Architect SME - Intelligence & Homeland Security - **Company:** General Dynamics Information Technology - **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $195,240.0 - $264,148.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Network Configuration and Change Management, Service Design, Information Technology - **Published:** October 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3467380605&tx=FJ6562FFI&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 Proposal Review,Proposal Strategy,Solutioning, 15 + years of related experience, * 15+ years of experience * Candidates must have an active Top Secret/SCI Clearance, with a Poly clearance strongly preferred. * Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, similar discipline or equivalent experience. ## Description * Responsible for providing business and technical architectural guidance to development teams, business groups, and customers for existing and new products and services. The solutions architect develops marketing strategies, business concepts, and technical capabilities that maximize customer value while differentiating GDIT from their competition in the marketplace. The solutions architect is responsible for the defining, designing, and implementing the full lifecycle of products and services. Responsible for defining a concept of operations and the procedures and tools required to enable delivery of products and services. Conducts analysis of alternatives on a variety of solutions to determine the best solutions to support overall business goals and objectives., * Supports business by developing technical and business solutions. * Identify solutions based on business and technical criteria, analyzes alternatives based on trade space, and implements designs. * Research current and emerging technologies and process methodologies and proposing changes and tailoring where needed. * Assess the system and business process architectures currently in place and works with staff to recommend improvements. * Ensure technical architecture teams deliver efficient and effective system solutions to support business goals and objectives. * Develop, enhance and maintain established service design procedure and process by applying process frameworks and methodologies. * Prepare and present test plan, technical presentations, and analyst briefings. * Identify customer requirements, analyze alternatives and conduct product recommendations related to software, platform and network configurations. * Provide updates to stakeholders on project cost, schedule, and quality in comparison to stakeholder objectives. * Provides expert guidance and leadership to less-experienced colleagues. * May serve as a task or project leader. (Not a people manager) * Recognized as an industry leader in a specific technology.