Solutions Architect at Advanced IT Concepts LLC – Reston, Virginia

Solutions Architect (Government Contracts)

Location: Reston, VA

Department: Business Development & Capture

Reports To: Chief Growth Officer

Company Overview

Advanced IT Concepts (AITC) is a rapidly growing engineering and technology services company specializing in systems engineering and integration, test and training systems support, range instrumentation and modernization, enterprise IT services, and mission-focused professional services. We support Department of Defense and federal government customers with expertise in live-fire and training range systems, network and communications infrastructure, systems lifecycle engineering, audiovisual and simulation systems, cybersecurity, program and project management, and global field service and sustainment. Our team provides end-to-end solutions spanning system design, integration, deployment, sustainment, and lifecycle modernization to ensure mission readiness for complex training and operational environments.

Advanced IT is an ISO 9001:2015 certified organization, operating under a disciplined quality management framework that ensures consistent delivery, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction. All employees are trained in and required to adhere to Advanced IT’s established quality standards, policies, and procedures to ensure reliable, compliant, and high-quality performance across all programs and projects

Job Summary

We are seeking a high-caliber Solutions Architect to lead the technical design and strategic win themes for high-value government proposals. This is not just a "builder" role; it is a "visionary" role. You will be responsible for the end-to-end technical solutioning process—from initial white-boarding and defining the technical approach to drafting the final narratives that persuade federal evaluators.

Key Responsibilities

• Define the overarching technical approach for RFPs, RFIs, and SSNs, ensuring alignment with agency missions and "Pain Points."
• Author compelling technical volumes and white papers that are compliant, persuasive, and easy for evaluators to score.
• Develop the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to ensure technical milestones, dependencies, and critical paths are realistic and mission-focused.
• Architect the Basis of Estimates (BOE), bridging the gap between technical requirements and labor/material costs to ensure a competitive yet profitable price-to-win.
• Lead Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and teaming partners to integrate disparate technologies into a cohesive, single-thread solution.

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 7+ years of experience in systems engineering or architecture specifically within the federal contracting space (DoD, DHS, Civil, or Intel).
• Proven track record of writing winning technical narratives for large-scale federal procurements ($50M+).
• Deep understanding of project management frameworks; ability to translate technical tasks into a robust IMS.
• Expert-level ability to calculate BOEs, justifying labor categories and hours based on historical data and industry standards.
• Familiarity with NIST, FedRAMP, CMMC, and DoD Enterprise Architecture frameworks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineer or IT Management, Master’ Preferred
• Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance.
• Certifications: PMP, AWS/Azure Solutions Architect, or CISSP.
• Experience with Shipley or similar formal proposal management processes.

Compensation

Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience, expertise, education, and potential. We offer our employees competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. Employee will be included in uncapped Corporate Growth bonus incentive program.

Advanced IT provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws and offers equal opportunity for VEVRAA Protected Veterans. Advanced IT, will not discriminate against employees and job applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose compensation information.