Solutions Architect V

Start Date: Immediate

At EXPANSIA we are focused on partnering with America’s top companies to acquire new talent with speed, accuracy, and a differentiated pricing model. We pride ourselves in acquiring top talent to ensure our clients' competitive advantage.

EXPANSIA is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) delivering exceptional strategy and technology integration services to the U.S. Federal Government. We support several Department of Defense (DoD) and Federal Agencies across the CONUS.

OVERVIEW

Full-time/Permanent Employee

Location: Remote, United States (Travel: Willingness to travel to user locations within the US periodically)

A Solutions Architect V leads the development of solutions across all phases of a program including capture / proposal and execution / implementation and supports reuse of technical approaches, solutions and processes across the business. They spend the majority of their time in the capture, proposal and early program phases, but may be asked to take a leadership role in the full program lifecycle. Considered a recognized authority within the Company, they contribute to the development of scalable and resilient architectures and technology strategies. Building consensus and fostering working relationships with technical teams and integration on projects and programs are among their key responsibilities. A Solutions Architect V also plays a pivotal role in collaborating with other technical teams to exchange knowledge and contribute to the development of architecture standards, guidelines, reference architecture, and the systems Technology Roadmap. As needed, they participate as a technical expert in pre-sales qualification and work closely with the Growth team, and Program Managers to design, develop, and implement the technical content defined in the Statement of Work as well as helping to shape customers to ideal outcomes. A Solutions Architect V works on unusually complex technical problems and provides solutions which are highly innovative.

The proposed salary range for this position is $142,000-$227,000. There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility EXPANSIA allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our unique mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. Employment benefits include health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave and retirement and savings.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and design new technical solutions.
• Develop innovative technology solutions for key customers and capture activities
• Provide expertise and leadership in all aspects of engineering discipline including software architectures, systems engineering processes, and cost estimates
• Work with customer stakeholders across the enterprise to identify opportunities for innovations
• Gather requirements and analyze customers' needs to determine best functional and cross-functional solutions
• Identify and support facilitation of efficient and cost-effective solutions and analyze system specifications to meet customer requirements
• Perform market research and cost planning to establish total cost of ownership and return on investment.
• Create detailed engineering and go to market plans that account for all phases of implementation.
• Both develop and support change management processes and facilitate engineering review and change control boards
• Perform feasibility analysis, market analysis efforts, and develop comparison matrices to determine most effective solutions to meet requirements.
• Assess and develop resource plans and schedules.
• Lead a team of cross functional technical resources and business and product specialists.
• Support operational strategies aligned within your program and initiatives that optimize processes, enhance productivity, and ensure quality across all program functions.
• Identify and forward to your leadership any opportunities that could lead to growth within your work area
• Ensure all contractual deliverables are met/exceeded to the customer's satisfaction
• Within your program, build productive and positive professional relationships with clients
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Clearance: Eligible to obtain a Secret Clearance
• Education and Years of Experience: Bachelor's (or equivalent) with 10 - 12 years of experience or a Master's with 8 - 10 years of experience. An Associates with 12 - 15 years of experience or a PhD with 6 - 7 years of experience also qualify.

KEY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA)

• Experience developing technology differentiated solutions on winning proposals
• Experience leading cross functional groups (including partners / sub-contractors / prime contractors) in the development of new / novel solutions
• Experience in multiple phases of the business lifecycle such as qualification, capture / proposal, transition and implementation
• Experience working with internal and / or external (customer) engineering review boards (e.g. CCB, ERB, ARB, IPTs) and / or full Agile process ceremonies (e.g. PI planning, sprint phases)
• Ability to communicate complex technical solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Demonstrated knowledge of software solutions and implementations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools, primarily Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

PREFERRED ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Full understanding of concepts, principles, and industry practices
• Experience with C4ISR systems, Space systems, Digital material management or related DoD / IC systems
• Software certifications (various agile certifications, cloud, or other)
• Has hands-on software operations and engineering experience
• ITIL v4 certification
• PMP Certification

EXPANSIA is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities