Principal Architect (3913)

$179,000 - $268,400/Yr

Smx Corporation Limited

Full-time - Senior

Onsite

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Principal Architect at SMX will play a crucial role in the Center of Excellence, focusing on developing technical strategies and management approaches to meet client needs. This position involves hands-on engagement in capture and proposal writing, as well as generating winning strategies aligned with government evaluation criteria. The role requires collaboration with various teams to create compelling narratives and solutions that resonate with customer goals, while also leading proposal management activities when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Create, structure, and organize content for proposals, market research responses, and white papers.
• Translate complex solutions into easy-to-understand narratives and collaborate with technical experts.
• Engage with clients to understand their evolving needs and align proposed solutions accordingly.
• Conduct presentations, public speaking engagements, and collaborative whiteboard sessions.
• Lead workshops and contribute to thought leadership initiatives.
• Drive innovative solutions by blending technical expertise with forward-thinking concepts.
• Collaborate with graphic designers to integrate visuals and diagrams into proposals.
• Partner with proposal managers and stakeholders to maintain schedules and ensure timely submissions.
• Work closely with Capture Managers and Business Development Managers to shape proposal strategies.
• Lead the development of technical concepts, including system architecture and business processes.
• Conduct risk assessments and provide actionable recommendations for solution implementation.
• Ensure proposed solutions meet security and regulatory standards, including FedRAMP.
• Coordinate technical teams to develop proposal content and support contract execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 15+ years of related experience, or a Master's degree with 12+ years of experience.
• At least 10 years of experience in solution development and implementation.
• 5+ years leading technical teams within high-performance environments.
• Demonstrated success in securing contracts with the DoD or civilian agencies.
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies, including Agile, SAFe, DevSecOps, and CI/CD practices.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Defense and Public Sector enterprise systems, including SAP, Oracle, Workday, and Salesforce.
• Hands-on experience in proposal development, focusing on capture activities and ongoing solution implementation.
• Expertise in cloud technologies, including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
• Proficient in cybersecurity, cloud security, governance, and compliance frameworks.

Nice-to-haves

• Five years of experience with cloud technologies, including hands-on deployment and operational support.
• Familiarity with innovative government procurement models, such as OTAs and agile contracting.
• Knowledge of ITSM frameworks and experience managing services aligned with MSP and MSSP models.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid leave
• Retirement