Director, Solution Architecture (Dir Engineering 1) - 16557

Summary

HII’s Mission Technologies Division’s (MT) Capture Solutions within the Chief Growth Officer (CGO) organization is searching for a Solution Architect/Director to focus on high value opportunities (nominally >$500M). The objective for this technical leader is to engage with capture and proposal teams to architect the most advanced mission system solutions supporting DoD level manned and unmanned multi-INT operations. The candidate should possess a strong background in innovation and creative approaches to problem solving and team development, experience solving system integration problems across a wide array of technology, expert knowledge in software systems development, AI/ML, have a strong understanding of all ISR operational domains and CONOPS, expert knowledge in manned and unmanned ISR technologies (incl. sensors and processing), initial design, development, production, and testing.

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 or related experience, resourcefulness, and internal/external customer relations experience. Candidate must have a proven record of winning new and follow-on business in the federal market. The position will report to the Vice President of Capture Solutions.

The Solution Architect/Director will support the entire lifecycle of an opportunity from identification to final award.  Requires confident, knowledgeable, and hands on leadership that works collaboratively with all stakeholders, while staying laser focused on doing whatever it takes to win. 

HII is recognized as one of America’s top large company employers and is driven by strong values and ethics that puts people’s safety and well-being first. HII employees continuously rise to the challenge of setting the highest standard of professional and ethical conduct and perform in concert with our company slogan “Hard Stuff Done Right”.

For a short video about Mission Technologies, click here:  
https://hii.com/capabilities/mission-technologies/ 
 

What you will do

• As a Solution Architect/Director the candidate will develop advanced technical concepts to win RDTE contracted work and system integration contracts. The candidate will lead technical solution development and serve as a key person in proposing large programs and supporting launch. 
• Support capture efforts, including associated proposals, throughout the entire capture/proposal process from opportunity identification to contract start (e.g., qualification, capture, proposal, ENs, ORALs, FIPR, protests, etc.) 
• 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 exceeds 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. 
• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as necessary to optimize PWin. 
   

 What you must have 

• 10 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in 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 all areas of business development including capture strategy, Management and Technical solution development, customer relationship development, competitive intelligence, and team leadership, etc.
• Expert knowledge of U.S. federal Government services/solutions contracting/buying practices
• Direct familiarity with various acquisition pathways (General Services Administration (GSA), One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services (OASIS), ASTRO, IAC MAC, etc. a plus 
• Knowledge and experience with the Federal Systems Integration and Management Center (FEDSIM) organization, its key leadership, and procurement history
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, esp. at an executive briefing level demonstrated through written and oral presentations, development of technical papers, volumes, or similar products
• Clearance:  Must possess and maintain an active Secret clearance
   

Bonus Points for… 

• Master’s degree in engineering or technical discipline preferred