Senior Proposal Solutions Architect

About Agile Defense

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.

Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.

Requisition #: 1357

Job Title: Senior Proposal Solutions Architect 

Salary Range: $180,000 - $200,000/year

Employment Status: Full Time

Type of Schedule: Full time 40hrs/week

Position Summary

Agile Defense is seeking a Senior Proposal Solutions Architect to lead the technical development and writing of competitive Federal proposals supporting DoD and Federal Civilian customers.

This role is intended for professionals who have personally authored and led written proposal responses. The ideal candidate will combine hands‑on experience developing mission‑focused technical solutions with demonstrated experience producing Federal proposal deliverables such as RFP/RFI responses, white papers, technical volumes, and solution narratives.

Note: This is not a hands-on software engineering or post‑award delivery role.

Key Responsibilities

Proposal Development & Technical Writing (Primary Focus)

• Write, lead, and develop technical content for Federal and DoD proposal responses.

• Produce RFP/RFI responses, technical volumes, white papers, solution narratives, CONOPS, and other capture deliverables.

• Translate customer requirements into compliant, compelling, and differentiated technical solutions.

• Lead technical solution development from early capture through submission.

• Participate in Pink/Red Team reviews and incorporate feedback.

Solutioning & Capture Support

• Develop AI, data, cloud, and emerging technology solutions aligned with Federal mission needs.

• Collaborate with Business Development, Capture, Proposal teams, SMEs, and leadership.

• Support customer discussions, solutioning sessions, Industry Days, and oral presentations.

Required Experience

Candidates must demonstrate both of the following:

1. Hands-On Federal Proposal Development Experience

• Proven experience personally authoring or leading technical proposal content.

• Experience producing multiple deliverable types, including:

– RFP/RFI responses

– Technical volumes

– White papers

– Solution narratives

– CONOPS

• Ability to drive a technical solution from requirements through review and submission.

2. Federal Solution Experience

• Experience developing or architecting AI, advanced analytics, data, or cloud solutions for Federal or DoD customers.

• Ability to translate technical capabilities into mission‑focused solutions and persuasive written content.

Critical Qualification

Candidates must have personally developed and written Federal proposal deliverables. Experience limited to sales support, technical SME input, or engineering alone—without owning written proposal content—is not sufficient.

Who This Role Is For

• Federal Proposal Solutions Architect

• Capture Solutions Architect

• Technical Proposal Architect

• Federal Solutions Architect with proposal writing experience

• Capture-focused AI/technical Solutions Architect

• Technical Director with hands-on Federal proposal development

Who This Role Is Not For

This role is not suited for candidates whose experience is primarily:

• Software Engineering

• AI/ML Engineering

• Data Science

• DevOps / Systems / Cloud Engineering

• Post-award technical delivery

Candidates who have only provided technical inputs or sales support—without personally writing RFP/RFI responses, white papers, or technical proposal volumes—will not work for this opportunity.

None required but nice to have - The following certifications are highly desired:

· Cisco Certified Network Professional Enterprise (CCNP)

· Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Enterprise Infrastructure

· Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Enterprise Wireless

· Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE)

· Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

· Juniper Enterprise Routing and Switching Professional Level (JNCIP-ENT)

· Juniper Automation and DevOps Specialist Level (JNCIS-DevOps)

· ITILv3 or ITIL4 Foundation

· Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

· Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

· SAFe Agilist (SA)

· SAFe Product OM)

· Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)

· AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

· Microsoft Azure Fundamentals

Education, Background, and Years of Experience:

The successful candidate will have 12+ years of experience in technical roles requiring collaboration among team members and communication with senior-level customers, including 6+ years of supporting business capture processes with written and oral response development. A bachelor’s degree or higher is required, with a preference for engineering, computer science, or IT Management related fields of study.

Required Skills

Experience developing technical solutions for Federal/DoD customers

Strong software, data, cloud, or AI solution architecture background

Experience supporting large Federal captures (10-50 million) 

Experience developing RFI/RFP responses and win themes

Strong technical writing and presentation skills

Ability to turn customer requirements into a complete technical solution

Experience with Federal customer engagement and capture activities

Preferred

AI/GenAI experience

Data architecture experience

Zero Trust or cATO experience