Sr. Solutions Director - Intelligence & Homeland Security
Company: GD Information Technology
Location: Herndon
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Type of Requisition: Pipeline Clearance Level Must Currently
Possess: Top Secret/SCI Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top
Secret SCI Polygraph Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family:
Technical Solutions Job Qualifications: Skills: Developing
Proposals, Solutions Design, Solutions Development, Technical
Proposals, Technical Solutions Certifications: None Experience: 20
years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes Job
Description: Join GDIT’s Intelligence and Homeland Security (IHS)
CTO organization and help drive the technical solutions needed to
win our most complex and strategic deals. As the Director,
Solutions Architect for the IHS Chief Technology Office and manage
the development of solutions for proposals in the Intelligence
market space. The candidate will directly interface with internal
and external clients on a pre-proposal basis. Candidate will
analyze RFI and RFP requirements and develop responsive solutions
including staffing and other costs, review solutions developed by
others, present solutions to internal and external clients, develop
and explain use-cases and will work closely with capture and
proposal teams. Candidate will develop logical and physical
architectures and designs. Candidate will author proposal materials
including writing proposal sections and diagrams and review the
work of others in this area. Candidate will recruit, hire and make
decisions regarding staff assignments, follow up with individual
solution architects who develop solutions and manage a small to
medium sized team of employees. Help GDIT to stand out in this
highly- competitive and opportunity-rich market! As a trusted
systems integrator for more than 50 years, General Dynamics
Information Technology provides information technology (IT),
systems engineering, professional services and simulation and
training to customers in the defense, federal civilian government,
health, homeland security, intelligence, state and local government
and commercial sectors. With approximately 45,000 professionals
worldwide, the company delivers IT enterprise solutions, manages
large-scale, mission-critical IT programs and provides mission
support services. Key Responsibilities include: Pursuit/Capture
Leadership: Lead technical solution strategy throughout the Capture
and Proposal lifecycle, from early Qualification through Proposal
submission Contribute to GDIT win strategies and lead the
development of technical win themes and solution readiness plans
Engage current and prospective customers to understand critical
needs, socialize and vet solutions, and advise on strategies to
shape acquisitions that achieve desired results Identify and select
the best technical solutions and approaches to meet anticipated or
actual acquisition requirements Lead solution design and the
development of key artifacts including, but not limited to
architectural models, process diagrams, concepts of operation,
staffing plans etc. Develop unsolicited technical recommendations,
collateral and RFI/SSN responses to engage prospective customers
and position GDIT to win Collaborate with GDIT technical service
areas and lines of business to identify and bring the best
technical and business strategies and solutions to differentiate
GDIT Contribute to teaming strategies including identifying and
vetting potential partners Develop cost strategies, LOEs/BOEs/BOMs,
and associated rationale Proposal Leadership: Ensure readiness of
solution and proposal support team to prepare a compelling and
compliant response to the government’s solicitation Lead
development of the Technical volumes and orals presentations for
proposals Coach and advise more junior solution architecture and
proposal support resources Ensure integration of technical solution
with all sections and volumes of the proposal Review proposals and
provide critical feedback needed to strengthen our solution and
proposals Author Technical volume introductions, key sections and
orals slides including developing compelling graphics Job Profile
Summary 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. Job Description 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.
Minimal Qualifications to Be Considered: 20 years of experience
Candidates must have an active Top Secret/SCI Clearance, with a
Poly clearance strongly preferred. Bachelor of Science in Computer
Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, similar discipline
or equivalent experience. Preferred Qualifications: 10 or more
years of experience successfully architecting technical solutions
and leading and supporting complex capture pursuits and proposals
Experience providing cybersecurity solutions to federal and
Intelligence Community customers Experience with technical
leadership and project management Demonstrated experience leading
the solution architecture for a deal that booked over $750M.
Ability to successfully lead solution development and Technical
proposal volumes for large scale ($1B), highly strategic, and
complex deals Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative,
fast-paced, growth-focused environment Ability to motivate teams to
perform exceptionally over long stretches of time (during capture)
and in challenging situations (during proposal development) Ability
to effectively engage current and prospective customers to build
trust and relationships, clearly communicate solutions and
concepts, and influence action Ability to write exceptionally and
to create compliant and compelling narrative that best presents
GDIT’s solutions and approaches within the government’s
requirements and evaluation criteria Ability to conceptualize and
communicate or develop rich graphic visuals that help to strengthen
the GDIT story and clearly and effectively communicate concepts and
approaches GDIT IS YOUR PLACE At GDIT, the mission is our purpose,
and our people are at the center of everything we do. Growth:
AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning
opportunities Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping
you achieve your career goals Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and
wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and
paid time off Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a
military-friendly workplace Work Conditions: Hybrid work location
between the GDIT facility in Herndon, VA and remote (home office).
Occasional evening and weekend work to meet deadlines. Sitting for
extended periods of time in typical office setting. OWN YOUR
OPPORTUNITY Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless
opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your sense of
ownership and pride in the meaningful work we do. The likely salary
range for this position is $224,765 - $304,095. This is not,
however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will
be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly
contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Travel Required: 10-25% T elecommuting
Options: Hybrid Work Location: USA VA Herndon Additional Work
Locations: Total Rewards at GDIT: Our benefits package for all
US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some
with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan,
and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and
post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company
match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full
flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off
plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid
parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our
employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as
short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and
dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business
travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We
regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings
are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they
value most. We are GDIT. A global technology and professional
services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission
services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense
and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of
technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the
edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide,
offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML,
Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our
clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing
the power of deep expertise and advanced technology. Join our
Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and
events at gdit.com/tc . Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals
with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
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