Senior Solutions Architect

ICF is a global consulting and technology services provider, renowned for delivering impactful solutions to complex challenges across various sectors, including government, energy, environment, and public health.

With a strong commitment to innovation, ICF is at the forefront of digital transformation, helping clients navigate the ever-evolving technological landscape.

Joining ICF offers you the opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of digital modernization for federal clients.

You will work with a team of talented professionals, contribute to mission-critical projects, and have the chance to make a significant impact in a rapidly growing organization.

We are looking for a Senior Solutions Architect who will lead the solutioning for large and complex federal proposals and provide technical reviews of engagements.

You will be responsible for defining the total solution (people, process, and tools) that meets the customer's needs and aligns with our capabilities.

You will work closely with program managers, capture managers, proposal managers, technical writers, and subject matter experts to create compelling and compliant solutions.

This role will be based in the Washington DC area. It is a hybrid position with a minimum of 2 days per week in the Reston, VA office.

What You'll Be Responsible For :

• Conduct quarterly technical reviews of engagements to ensure alignment with the defined solution, identify areas for improvement, and innovation.
• Analyze solicitation requirements and develop a solution architecture that addresses the technical and staffing aspects of the proposal, focusing on the total solution.
• Lead the development of solution artifacts, such as white papers, Concept of Operations Graphics (CONOPS), architecture diagrams, technical volumes, and staffing plans.
• Collaborate with the capture manager, proposal manager, and other stakeholders to ensure the solution aligns with the win strategy, themes, and discriminators.
• Develop and present solutions to senior leadership at ICF and customers, ensuring clarity, compliance, and alignment with customer needs.
• Author, review and provide feedback on proposal content, ensuring it is clear, concise, and compliant with the solicitation.
• Stay updated on the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in the federal market and the solution domain.

What You Must Have :

• 15 or more years of experience in technical roles, using cloud service offerings (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and Low-Code platforms, in multi-cloud / multi-technology environments.
• 10 or more years of experience in delivering technical services for federal contracts, preferably in the domains of cloud, data analytics, or digital transformation.
• 5 or more years of experience leading the solutioning efforts for complex federal proposals, with a $25M floor, and contributing to winning proposals.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or other IT or Engineering-related fields.
• Due to federal contracts, this role requires that you be a US Citizen.

What We'd Like You to Have :

• One or more certifications in Cloud Architecture (AWS, Azure, Google) are strongly preferred. Additional certifications are also highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of the proposal development lifecycle and evaluation criteria, with a focus on creating compelling and compliant solutions.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and writing skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines, manage multiple tasks, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

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Working at ICF

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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is :

$187,793.00 - $319,248.00

Reston, VA (VA30)