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This role can be worked remotely in the United States for the right candidate. Candidates located in the Colorado Springs/ Denver Colorado area are preferred. Reporting directly to Air Force, Space, and Intel CTO organization, this individual will serve as a technical cornerstone of SAIC's capture and proposal efforts, translating complex government requirements into compelling, winning technical solutions. This role demands a self-starter who thrives in ambiguous environments and can architect innovative solutions from the ground up across a diverse portfolio of government opportunities. Candidates must have an active TS Clearance with the ability to get a TS/SCI\nKey Responsibilites:\nLead technical solution development for new captures and proposals in response to government RFPs, RFIs, and Sources Sought notices in support of IC and DoW programs\nAuthor and develop technical volumes, white papers, and solution narratives from concept to completion with minimal direction\nAnalyze and decompose complex government requirements across a wide variety of mission areas and technical domains\nCollaborate with capture managers, business development leads, and subject matter experts to shape technically differentiated winning strategies\nDrive technical innovation by identifying and integrating emerging technologies, architectures, and methodologies into proposed solutions\nDevelop solution architectures including system designs, technical approaches, and implementation roadmaps tailored to customer needs\nWillingness to develop capability prototypes and architect solutions\nEngage with government customers and stakeholders during pre-RFP shaping activities to influence requirements and positioning\nSupport cost and pricing teams by providing technical basis of estimates and work breakdown structures\nMaintain awareness of the competitive landscape, industry trends, and government priorities within the Intel domain\n Bachelors Degree and 18 years of experience. 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