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As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.\nResponsibilities\nWe are seeking a Lead Solution Architect (LSA) to lead the development of differentiated, technically credible, and executable solutions for complex Federal Government opportunities. This is a Senior Director-level leadership role for a technology executive who can connect customer mission needs, enterprise architecture, modernization strategy, delivery execution, and business growth.\nThe LSA will serve as a senior technical and strategic advisor throughout the opportunity lifecycle-working closely with Capture, Business Development, Program Leadership, Engineering, Pricing, and executive stakeholders to translate customer requirements into compelling solutions designed to perform against evaluation criteria and deliver measurable customer outcomes.\nThe ideal candidate brings deep experience leading large-scale Federal technology programs, enterprise modernization, cloud solutions, software engineering organizations, and competitive business development efforts, with the executive presence to engage directly with senior government customers and internal leadership.\nWhat You’ll Do\nLead end-to-end solution development for complex Federal Government opportunities, from customer requirements and solution strategy through proposal submission and transition to execution.\nEstablish the technical and architectural vision for solutions spanning enterprise applications, cloud modernization, software development, systems integration, data, AI-enabled capabilities, and digital transformation.\nLead multidisciplinary Solution Teams and direct technical, engineering, architecture, and subject matter expert contributions to develop a cohesive solution.\nTranslate customer mission needs, requirements, and proposal evaluation criteria into a compliant, differentiated, and executable technical approach.\nPartner with Capture and Business Development leadership to shape win strategies, solution discriminators, pricing approaches, and customer engagement strategies.\nDevelop and articulate solution strengths, technical discriminators, modernization approaches, and measurable business outcomes.\nEngage directly with senior government executives, contracting officers, and customer stakeholders to understand priorities, shape requirements, and position solutions for long-term program success.\nEnsure proposed solutions are operationally executable by considering architecture, delivery model, staffing, technology, cost, schedule, risk, governance, and transition requirements.\nLead solution reviews and executive-level technical presentations, translating complex technology concepts into clear business and mission outcomes.\nProvide technical leadership across RFI/RFP responses, white papers, demonstrations, prototypes, customer briefings, and other business development activities.\nApply emerging technologies-including Generative AI, cloud, automation, analytics, and modern software engineering practices-where they create meaningful customer and business value.\nDevelop reusable solution approaches, architectures, collateral, and methodologies that strengthen the organization's broader capture and delivery capabilities.\nServe as a senior technical advisor to executive leadership on technology strategy, investment priorities, customer needs, solution risk, and growth opportunities.\nLeadership Scope\nThis role will operate at the intersection of technology, customer strategy, delivery, and growth. The successful candidate will be expected to influence across organizational boundaries, lead senior technical professionals, and establish credibility with both government executives and internal business leaders.\nThe role requires someone who can move comfortably from executive strategy to architectural detail, while maintaining focus on customer outcomes, competitive differentiation, and successful program execution.\nQualifications\nRequired Qualifications\n18+ years of progressive experience in technology leadership, enterprise architecture, solution development, program management, software engineering, or related disciplines.\nDemonstrated experience leading large-scale Federal Government technology programs and modernization initiatives.\nProven experience developing and presenting technical solutions for RFI/RFP and competitive business development opportunities.\nStrong experience with enterprise architecture, cloud modernization, software development, systems integration, and digital transformation.\nDemonstrated ability to lead large, multidisciplinary technical and program organizations.\nExperience translating complex customer requirements into compliant, differentiated, and executable solutions.\nDemonstrated experience partnering with Business Development and Capture organizations on solution strategy, proposal development, pricing, and customer engagement.\nStrong understanding of the relationship between customer requirements, evaluation criteria, technical solution, pricing, staffing, delivery, and contract execution.\nExperience engaging directly with senior Federal Government executives, contracting officers, and customer stakeholders.\nAbility to communicate complex technical strategies and architectures to both technical and executive audiences.\nDemonstrated business acumen, including experience with budgets, financial modeling, pricing, P&L, or business growth.\nExperience leading organizational transformation and building high-performing, geographically distributed teams.\nStrong executive presence, written communication, presentation, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.\nU.S. Citizenship\nPreferred Qualifications\nMaster's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Business, or a related discipline.\nAbility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.\nExperience supporting DoD, VA, DLA, MHS, or other major Federal agencies.\nExperience with FedRAMP-authorized cloud environments and Federal SaaS solutions.\nExperience with Generative AI, AI-enabled solutions, automation, analytics, or modern application development.\nExperience developing prototypes, demonstrations, solution collateral, or reusable architectures for capture activities.\nExperience managing programs or organizations exceeding $100M in annual value and/or teams of 100+ professionals.\nExperience with major ERP/HCM modernization, enterprise applications, or large-scale systems integration.\nTarget Salary Range\n$190,000 - $304,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.Benefits Statement\nPeraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.\nApplication Statements\nThe application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. 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