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Solution Architect Director

HII's Mission Technologies Division is searching for a Solution Architect Director to focus on high value opportunities. The objective for this technical leader is to engage with capture and proposal teams to architect the most advanced mission system solutions supporting DoD missions across multiple markets. The candidate should possess a strong background in innovation and creative approaches to problem solving, strong experience solving system integration problems, expert knowledge in systems engineering and software systems development, significant experience in leading solution development and technical proposal writing, and have a strong understanding of the operational domains and CONOPS relevant to the aforementioned markets.

The candidate should have both significant technical and business experience with the ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate must be, by their inherent nature, a self-starter, self-motivated, and entrepreneurial. This role requires a high business acumen, technical education, resourcefulness, and internal/external customer relations experience. The position will report to the Senior Director, Solution Architect Team. The Solution Architect/Director will support the entire lifecycle of an opportunity from identification to final award. This role, as a function in the MT CTO, will also provide Subject Matter Expert support to various CTO-related activities in support of core CTO functions.

We support flexibility in how and where you work. This position is open to remote work (within the United States), subject to program and customer requirements.

What You Will Do

• Develop advanced technical concepts to win services, system development, system integration & test, O&M, and RDT&E contracts.
• Lead technical solution development and serve as a key person in proposing large programs and supporting program launch.
• Support capture efforts, including associated proposals, throughout the entire capture/proposal process from opportunity identification to contract start.
• Support teaming strategy, structure, and selection of teammates based on an analytical assessment of HII's strengths/weaknesses against customer issues, SOW/RFP requirements, and competition.
• Provide input to capture plans, gate reviews, and proposal plans to the executive team and be receptive to constructive input.
• Participate in the selection of key personnel/management team members that not only meet RFP requirements but exceed them in a discriminating manner.
• Be directly involved in the design of the technical and management solutions so they not only address customer issues and associated win themes but achieve the price to win.
• Perform additional SA duties and responsibilities as necessary to optimize PWin.
• Perform additional CTO organization duties and responsibilities in support of core CTO functions.

What You Must Have

• 10 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in Engineering, Science or related field; 8 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 14 years relevant progressive experience.
• Proven track record in producing solutions supporting the capture/winning of large programs (>$100M Total Contract Value) within the DoD or Intelligence Community with emphasis on R&D, S&T, and Engineering.
• Demonstrated skills in strategic and systems thinking.
• Expert knowledge of U.S. federal Government services/solutions contracting/buying practices.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, especially at an executive briefing level.

HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.