Business Development Solution Architect

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and deliver technical solutions for Federal customers.
• Participate in all phases of the business development life cycle, including opportunity assessment, strategy workshops, Black Hat competitive assessments, competitive technical solutions, and technical solution development.
• Work with Capture and Operations personnel to uncover and develop best-in-class solutions to meet customer needs.
• Define and drive the technical direction of prospective business opportunities, develop system architectures, and provide technical leadership for proposals and strategic pursuits.
• Assess market level technology trends and capabilities of complementary solutions to enable larger scale solution offerings.
• Review Request for Proposals (RFP) documents to understand scope of work and customer needs to develop an overarching solution to be proposed as part of the solicitation response.
• Propose new and innovative solutions to the most complex challenges.
• Develop IT-based solutions consisting of contextual, conceptual, and logical architectures using standards-based, rigorous methodologies and best practices.
• Conduct architectural analysis of alternatives (AoA) trade studies including CAIV, Criteria-based Decision Analysis, and other proven methodologies.
• Develop lifecycle cost models to support architecture decision trades.
• Communicate solutions with customers, management, and teaming partners, including presentations and white papers.
• Develop technical approach and project engineering plans, including scheduling of tasks, processes, and identifying critical resources, to turn the solution into a successful proposal.
• Write technical responses for winning proposals and RFI responses.
• Review customer provided information and outside sources to understand potential issues/problems currently faced and develop an approach to solving these problems.
• Stay current on latest technologies and solutions in the industry.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience with developing proposals for Federal IT customers.
• Supporting proposal efforts with a diverse matrixed team of technical specialists and developing novel or innovative new solutions.
• Leading architecture of application integration, migration, and sustainment solutions involving understanding of software support, maintenance, and sustainment.
• Knowledge of requirements analysis and development to include requirements allocation to software systems functionality.
• Proficient in implementing Agile, DevOps, and other Software development methodologies.
• Experience in implementing and/or migrating technical solutions in AWS, MS Azure, or Google Cloud for Federal/State Government Customers.
• Exposure in the latest technologies such as Blockchain, AI, ML, RPA, DPA etc.
• Understanding current production/technology strategy and environments in the industry and Federal Government using industry knowledge or customer supplied information.
• IT specific domain knowledge, including ITIL; End user computing; Network engineering; Enterprise IT infrastructure.
• Experience in developing technical cyber security solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills; works with others to coordinate efforts, resolve cross-team issues, and effectively communicate changes.
• Demonstrated customer interface skills and strong interpersonal skills including extensive experience working closely with teammates and customers to identify and develop solutions.
• Proven ability to develop system architectures and system designs of varying complexity for federal government organizations.
• Proficiency with a combination of software products and experience with multiple operating systems, coding languages, and databases.
• Ability to lead and support technical design and architecture development, including producing designs including requirements discovery and analysis, formulation of solution context, identification of solution alternatives and their assessment, technology selection, and design configuration.
• Extensive technical breadth, through experience in the IT industry, including application development and IT Infrastructure/services.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Federal Health IT experience in a technical capacity.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related engineering discipline, Master’s degree desired.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive compensation and a 401(k) with employer contributions to help you plan for the future.
• Flexible paid time off and hybrid ways of working that support true work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health coverage—including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• A curated in-office experience designed to foster community, team connections, and innovation.
• Opportunities to give back through Sparksoft Cares, including annual company-wide fundraising events.
• Training and development programs that build new skills and prepare you for leadership roles.
• A collaborative, transparent, and fun culture—recognized as a Great Place to Work®.
• Accessibility and Accommodations: Sparksoft Corporation is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at Sparksoft.Accommodations@sparksoftcorp.com or call 410-424-7700. Requests are reviewed and fulfilled on a case-by-case basis.
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