Intelligence Solutions Architect

$178,500 - $241,500/Yr

Unclassified - Herndon, VA

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Herndon, VA

10,001+ employees

About the position

As an Intelligence Analyst Solutions Architect with GDIT, you will fuse intelligence analysis methodologies with technological enablement to deliver mission capabilities. This role is pivotal in connecting technology and tradecraft to enhance mission insights and outcomes. You will be at the forefront of innovation, playing a significant role in improving how agencies operate. The position is situated within the Intel and Homeland Security (IHS) Chief Technology Office (CTO), which is responsible for technical solutioning excellence within the division. Your expertise in intelligence will be crucial in crafting solutions and proposals that address our customers' challenges and enable their missions effectively. In this role, you will apply your extensive experience in intelligence and analytic services to develop compelling proposals for contracts that involve teams of intelligence practitioners collaborating with customers to fulfill their missions. You will codify intelligence tradecraft into solutions and frameworks that align with customer missions, strategies, policies, and existing procedures. Your responsibilities will include planning and incorporating a comprehensive set of program components necessary for executing customer missions, such as staffing, operational practices, training, and the adoption of relevant technologies. You will also assess the current operational environment and recommend practical changes that align with the mission and organization. Hosting technical exchange meetings with subject matter experts will be part of your duties to capture relevant insights applicable to the customer's operational environment. As a solutions architect, you will lead or contribute to the Business and Proposal Development Process, identifying resource needs and coordinating support as necessary. Your role will involve conducting research to track developments in the intelligence and technology domains, crafting solutions based on business and technical criteria, and translating customer requirements into actionable plans that meet technical, schedule, and cost constraints. You will coach proposal and program teams, contribute to proposal writing, and assess solution quality throughout the opportunity pursuit phases.

Responsibilities

• Apply experience in intelligence and analytic services to craft solutions and write compelling intelligence services proposals.
• Codify intelligence tradecraft in solutions and frameworks aligned with customer missions and strategies.
• Plan and incorporate program components needed to execute customer missions, including staffing and operational practices.
• Assess current state operational environments and recommend practical changes.
• Schedule and host technical exchange meetings with subject matter experts to capture relevant insights.
• Function as a solutions architect within a Business and Proposal Development Process.
• Identify proposal solution resource needs and coordinate additional support as necessary.
• Conduct research to track intelligence and tech domain developments and trends.
• Translate customer solicitation requirements into actionable requirements for total solutions.
• Coach and provide subject matter guidance to proposal and program teams.
• Contribute to proposal writing and coordination of overall capture efforts.
• Assess, score, and report solution quality through all phases of opportunity pursuit.
• Develop Work Breakdown Structures and Basis of Estimate artifacts for proposed solutions.

Requirements

• 15+ years of related experience in Intelligence Analysis (Intelligence or Law Enforcement Communities).
• Bachelor of Arts or Science or advanced degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent work experience.
• Detailed insight in the Intelligence Production cycle and its components.
• Knowledge of theories, principles, practices, and techniques of intelligence research and analysis.
• Expert in researching multiple information sources and aggregating relevant data.
• Expert level oral and written communication skills, including executive level interface.
• Ability to illustrate/visualize processes and organizational structures.
• Ability to develop and apply process-oriented approaches in technical solutions.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience writing or contributing to proposal volumes and artifacts.
• Complementary experience in collection management, strategy, planning, or targeting.

Benefits

• Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts.
• Dental plan options.
• Vision plan.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Flexible work weeks and various paid time off plans including vacation, sick, and personal time.
• Paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Short and long-term disability benefits.
• Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel insurance.