Manager - Solutions architect (IT/ Ai)

Work with Progression, Inc. get your application bumped to the front of the line Solutions Architect Falls Church, VA MUST: Active Top Secret 8 years of experience in IT, Cyber, or technical services. 4 years working as a Solution's Architect, supporting proposal development. Have strong knowledge of technology and high-level architectures. Have a strong grasp on industry best practices in IT, Cybersecurity, and associated areas like Project Management, Agile, DevOps, etc. Have working knowledge of cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Successfully led Solutions Architecture on major contract proposals. Successfully captured and won multiple contracts from solutions they directly developed. Experience working in the defense industry or with government contracts. Knowledge of ITIL and other IT service management frameworks. Experience with DevOps practices and tools. Possess a certification in IT (technical or management) Certifications in one or more technology areas like, AWS, Azure, Cybersecurity, etc... Certification in one or more management areas like, Project Management, IT Service Delivery, etc. Bachelor's degree in IT or related technical field or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. A master's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. DUTIES: Provide early support to understand customer requirements and shape the acquisition. Influence technical requirements and develop technical white papers. Lead all aspects of the solution, including technical, management, transition, and initial staffing mix. Collaborate with domain experts to brainstorm, design, and develop the solution. Develop artifacts needed to describe and present all solution elements throughout the capture process. Provide feedback for cost/capability tradeoffs to inform pricing strategy. Ensure the proposed solution is consistent with customer architectural direction and satisfies requirements, compliance, and evaluation criteria. Coordinate and co-lead Blue Team Reviews and subsequent solution iteration workshops. Lead the entire solution team in the development/delivery of proposal assignments and all associated artifacts. Lead the design of technical, management, and transition stories. Identify domain knowledge experts and gaps. Manage the delivery/quality of all assigned volumes throughout color reviews. Identify and develop labor categories for technical and management positions, and support staffing of Key Personnel as required. Provide support to the development of Capture/Proposal schedules. Ensure alignment of the Solution story between volumes. Lead the development of BOE/BOM in coordination with the Pricing Lead. Plan and direct demonstrations as needed. Identify risks and develop mitigation plans for inclusion in the proposal. Develop, plan, and implement a solutions strategy as needed. Support capture strategy by working with program teams to help shape existing contracts by implementing new improvements, innovations, or technical solutions. Progression Inc. is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability.#INDPRO

Created: 2026-03-10