Solutions Architect
About the role
Position summary
The Technical Solutions Architect drives the solution development process during capture and proposal activities for new opportunities and recompetes. This position works closely with Client Solutions Managers, Proposal Managers, and delivery teams to design innovative, compliant, and competitive solutions for federal, state, and local RFPs, RFQs, and contract vehicles.
This role requires strong analytical, writing, and stakeholder engagement skills to translate complex technical solutions into clear, compelling, and compliant proposal content. The Technical Solutions Architect ensures that Nava’s solutions are aligned with customer needs, government compliance requirements (FedRAMP, FISMA, Section 508), and industry best practices in human-centered design, cloud computing, and cybersecurity, among others.
What you’ll do
- Lead the development of technical solutions for federal, state, and local RFPs, RFQs, and white papers
- Work closely with Client Solutions Managers, Proposal Managers and Writers, and Subject Matter Experts to craft solutions aligned with customer challenges, mission needs, and contract requirements
- Architect secure, scalable, and cost-effective solutions that integrate Nava’s capabilities
- Ensure all solutions comply with government security, accessibility, and interoperability requirements (FedRAMP, FISMA, Section 508)
- Balance compliance, feasibility, and innovation to develop winning technical approaches
- Author and refine technical sections for proposals, including solution narratives, architecture diagrams, staffing approaches, and cost justifications
- Develop technical white papers, concept papers, and capability statements to support capture efforts
- Leverage AI/LLMs and automation tools to streamline technical writing while ensuring quality and compliance
- Participate in color team reviews to refine solution approaches and strengthen proposal responses
- In collaboration with Technical Writer(s), maintain a repository of reusable technical content to improve future proposal efficiency
- Collaborate with business development and delivery teams to shape Nava’s go-to-market strategy and identify emerging technical needs in the government IT space
- When appropriate, engage with government clients, partners, and subcontractors to align solutions with contract objectives and teaming arrangements
- Represent Nava’s technical capabilities in pre-solicitation engagements, industry days, and client meetings
- Support oral presentations and solution demonstrations for competitive procurements
- Stay up to date on emerging technologies, AI advancement