Senior Solutions Architect

Description

 Loch Harbour Group is seeking a highly motivated Senior Solutions Architect to join our team. As a Solutions Architect, you will be responsible for developing solutions that directly support the active growth plans of our organization. You will work closely with Business Development and Proposal Management personnel to understand customer needs and lead the development of compelling solutions to those needs.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or a related technical field (Master's preferred)

• 8-10+ years of experience in solution architecture or technical solutioning within government contracting or the DoD. We will consider industry certifications in augmenting years of experience.

• Previous experience as a Solutions Architect on small to medium size business captures and proposals, or similar experience

• Broad experience developing solutions involving Logistics, Resource Management, Engineering, Program Management, and Mission Support Training and Design

• Demonstrated experience developing solutions across Engineering and IT disciplines

• Working knowledge of business development and capture: understands how pursuits are qualified, shaped, and won, and can operate fluently alongside BD and Capture teams

• Demonstrated experience in proposal writing, with a strong track record of contributing to successful contract awards

• Experience developing technical solutions for government contracts, including familiarity with FAR/DFARS requirements

• Self-motivated and focused on delivering outcomes; ability to work independently with minimal direction

• Strong communication skills (writing, speaking, and listening); ability to articulate solutions and the rationale for decisions

• Hands-on experience using AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, or similar to accelerate solution development, research, and writing, with sound judgment on accuracy, human review, and handling of sensitive or source-selection information.

• Shipley proposal methodology experience or APMP certification

• Prior experience at a small or mid-size federal contractor

• Experience with SharePoint, RFPIO/Responsive, Loopio, GovWin, or similar tools

• Past performance supporting DoD, DHS, VA, HHS, GSA, or similar agencies

• Certifications such as CISSP, PMP, ITIL, or ISO Lead Auditor

• Experience supporting small businesses in achieving compliance with government and industry standards

• Familiarity with cloud platforms, cybersecurity tools, and enterprise architecture

• Hands-on experience with DoD contract programs and public sector IT systems

• Relevant industry or professional certifications (CPL or domain-specific credentials)

• Part-time, approximately 20 hours per week with surge capacity during active capture and proposal cycles

• Onsite in our Fairfax, VA office

• W-2 or 1099 arrangements considered based on candidate preference and pursuit requirements

• Solutions Architecture

• Enterprise Architecture

• Technical Strategy

• Business Development Support

• Capture Management

• Proposal Development

• Solution Design

• Customer Engagement

• Requirements Analysis

• Technical Writing

• AI-Assisted Solution Development (Generative AI Tools)

Works closely with Business Development, Capture Management, Proposal Management, Pricing, Contracts, and Operations Leadership.