Chief Solution Architect

Key Role:

Act as a strategic business leader and technical program manager partnering directly with internal and external senior leaders to effectively lead the shaping, capture, and delivery of multi-million-dollar U.S. Government engagements. Lead project teams throughout the software delivery life cycle of the program to support the client with critical missions. Provide delivery leadership, business management, and client management for multiple software development projects or programs. Provide strategic thought leadership regarding technical management, software delivery, system solutioning, and client management for multiple software development projects. Drive all aspects of contract management, financial performance, and budget control of existing programs and debrief executive leadership with financial estimates and ROMs for new development efforts. Maintain responsibility for the leadership and development of experienced teams of professionals.

Basic Qualifications:

• 15+ years of experience working in a technical field managing the development of software systems with a focus on modernization efforts in forward-leaning technology such as cloud, DevSecOps automation platforms or MLOps automation platforms, enterprise data, and open-source tech stacks in the DoD, federal government, or commercial entities
• 10+ years of experience with technical solutioning and integrating disparate technologies that directly address client challenges
• 10+ years of experience managing projects using various SDLC models, CMMI, SAFe, and Agile
• 5+ years of experience with cloud enabled solutions, architecture development, and "As a Service" offerings
• Experience managing contracts greater than $5 million and leading project teams of 25+, including sub-contractors
• Experience in all phases of the proposal lifecycle
• Experience developing and delivering tailored, complex presentations to senior-level stakeholders and clients that illustrate solutions to client problems and drive forward a capture, improving the probability of win leadership, and bringing innovation to achieve business needs
• Ability to design, modify, develop, write, and implement software programming applications for geospatial systems
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree

Additional Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience with cybersecurity for classified systems
• 5+ years of experience with AI/ML methodologies applied to classified systems
• 5+ years of experience with big data or data pipeline architectures applied to classified systems
• Knowledge of government agency or DoD enterprise-wide systems, system-to-system integrations, and system development processes
• Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) field such as CS preferred; Master’s degree in a STEM field such as CS a plus
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or DAWIA Level III Program Manager Certification
• Agile Certified Professional (ACP) or Certified ICAgile Professional Certification
• AWS Certification, including Associate or Professional-level Certification
• Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Certification

Clearance: 

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

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Grow With Us 
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A Place Where You Belong 
Diverse perspectives cultivate collective ingenuity. Booz Allen’s culture of respect, equity, and opportunity means that, here, you are free to bring your whole self to work. With an array of business resource groups and other opportunities for connection, you’ll build your community in no time. 

Support Your Well-Being 
Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs with HSA contributions, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a generous 401(k) match, and more. With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules and remote and hybrid locations, we’ll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life—at work and at home. 

Your Candidate Journey 
At Booz Allen, we know our people are what propel us forward, and we value relationships most of all. Here, we’ve compiled a list of resources so you’ll know what to expect as we forge a connection with you during your journey as a candidate with us.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $139,400.00 to $259,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

EEO Commitment

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