Senior Director, Solutions Architecture

Peraton

. Lead end-to-end solution development for complex Federal Government opportunities, from customer requirements and solution strategy through proposal submission and transition to execution .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeReston • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $190,000 - $304,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading end-to-end solution development for Federal Government opportunities, with a strong focus on enterprise architecture, cloud modernization, and digital transformation. Proven ability to engage with senior government executives and translate complex requirements into executable solutions while ensuring compliance and operational effectiveness.

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Enterprise ArchitectureCloud ModernizationSolution DevelopmentFederal Government ProgramsBusiness Development

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringSystems IntegrationData AnalyticsGenerative AITechnical Solution DevelopmentProposal DevelopmentProgram ManagementFinancial ModelingArchitecture DesignDigital Transformation

Soft Skills

Executive PresenceWritten CommunicationPresentation SkillsRelationship BuildingFacilitation Skills

Tools & Technologies

FedRAMP-Authorized Cloud EnvironmentsFederal SaaS SolutionsAutomation ToolsModern Application Development

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. CitizenshipAbility to Obtain U.S. Government Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Federal AgenciesDoDVADLAMHSERP ModernizationHCM ModernizationLarge-Scale Systems Integration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end solution development for complex Federal Government opportunities, from customer requirements and solution strategy through proposal submission and transition to execution
Establish technical and architectural vision across enterprise applications, cloud modernization, software development, systems integration, data, AI-enabled capabilities, and digital transformation
Lead multidisciplinary Solution Teams and direct technical, engineering, architecture, and subject matter expert contributions
Translate customer mission needs, requirements, and proposal evaluation criteria into compliant, differentiated, and executable technical approaches
Partner with Capture and Business Development leadership on win strategies, solution discriminators, pricing approaches, and customer engagement strategies
Develop and articulate solution strengths, technical discriminators, modernization approaches, and measurable business outcomes
Engage with senior government executives, contracting officers, and customer stakeholders to understand priorities, shape requirements, and position solutions for long-term program success
Ensure operationally executable solutions by considering architecture, delivery model, staffing, technology, cost, schedule, risk, governance, and transition requirements
Lead solution reviews and executive-level technical presentations
Provide technical leadership across RFI/RFP responses, white papers, demonstrations, prototypes, customer briefings, and business development activities
Apply Generative AI, cloud, automation, analytics, and modern software engineering practices where they create customer and business value
Develop reusable solution approaches, architectures, collateral, and methodologies
Advise executive leadership on technology strategy, investment priorities, customer needs, solution risk, and growth opportunities
Influence across organizational boundaries, lead senior technical professionals, and establish credibility with government executives and internal business leaders

Requirements

What you’ll need

18+ years of progressive experience in technology leadership, enterprise architecture, solution development, program management, software engineering, or related disciplines
Demonstrated experience leading large-scale Federal Government technology programs and modernization initiatives
Proven experience developing and presenting technical solutions for RFI/RFP and competitive business development opportunities
Strong experience with enterprise architecture, cloud modernization, software development, systems integration, and digital transformation
Demonstrated ability to lead large, multidisciplinary technical and program organizations
Experience translating complex customer requirements into compliant, differentiated, and executable solutions
Demonstrated experience partnering with Business Development and Capture organizations on solution strategy, proposal development, pricing, and customer engagement
Strong understanding of customer requirements, evaluation criteria, technical solution, pricing, staffing, delivery, and contract execution
Experience engaging directly with senior Federal Government executives, contracting officers, and customer stakeholders
Ability to communicate complex technical strategies and architectures to technical and executive audiences
Demonstrated business acumen, including budgets, financial modeling, pricing, P&L, or business growth
Experience leading organizational transformation and building high-performing, geographically distributed teams
Strong executive presence, written communication, presentation, facilitation, and relationship-building skills
U.S. Citizenship
Preferred: Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Business, or related discipline
Preferred: Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
Preferred: Experience supporting DoD, VA, DLA, MHS, or other major Federal agencies
Preferred: Experience with FedRAMP-authorized cloud environments and Federal SaaS solutions
Preferred: Experience with Generative AI, AI-enabled solutions, automation, analytics, or modern application development
Preferred: Experience developing prototypes, demonstrations, solution collateral, or reusable architectures for capture activities
Preferred: Experience managing programs or organizations exceeding $100M in annual value and/or teams of 100+ professionals
Preferred: Experience with major ERP/HCM modernization, enterprise applications, or large-scale systems integration

Benefits

Comp & perks

Potential eligibility for overtime
Potential eligibility for shift differential
Potential eligibility for discretionary bonus