Technical Solutions Architect Business Development

ExistX was founded to bridge the technology valley of deaththe critical gap between groundbreaking research and realworld solutions. Our team excels in applied engineering transforming cuttingedge advancements in cryptography cyberphysical systems and automated reasoning into practical tools for both government and commercial applications. We leverage a unique suite of capabilitiesincubated through our sister R&D firm Galois and key research partnershipsto rapidly prototype and deliver impactful solutions.

X.P(X): For every problem (X) a solution exists (P).

The solution exists. Lets build it together.

The Role: Solutions Architect (Technical Business Development)

The person who thrives in this role is a handson technical leader who loves to win customer opportunities enjoys whiteboarding with end users brainstorming solutions and hunting for cuttingedge research that can be transformed into practical missiondriven capabilities.

In this role you need deep technical expertise a knack for translating complex ideas into actionable solutions and a demonstrated ability to bridge the gap between research concepts and operational needs. You will be instrumental in assessing technical risks shaping proposal winning technical strategies and positioning ExistX to outmaneuver competitors.

As a key member of the ExistX Growth Team you will need to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to uncover new opportunities design innovative solutions and secure ExistXs success in competitive proposal. You will play a pivotal role in shaping technical vision crafting compelling technical narratives and ensuring ExistX is set up to deliver highimpact solutions to clients.

Why This Role Matters

This role isnt about maintaining the status quoits about driving growth through technical excellence creative problemsolving and a relentless pursuit of winning opportunities. The role emphasizes the development of technology architectures and solutions that address the specific needs of government partners. If you love hunting for gamechanging ideas shaping solutions that push the boundaries of innovation and turning research into missionready capabilities this is the role for you.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and Win Key Captures

• Provide technical leadership during deal shaping collaborating with the ExistX Growth Team to design competitive innovative and missionaligned solutions.
• Shape and refine technical strategies to position ExistX ahead of competitors ensuring our solutions are both technically superior and operationally differentiated.
• Engage directly with customers to assess feasibility identify risks early and align proposed solutions with realworld operational needsensuring ExistX only pursues winnable highimpact opportunities.

Advance ExistX Technology Solution Maturity Model

• Expand and refine our catalog of key research inventions ensuring we consistently bring genuinely insightful and valuable technical advances to the operational impact of our work.
• Identify develop and codify technical win themes and differentiators that position ExistX as the premier partner for adopting research into applied missionready solutions.

Manage & Expand the R&D Partnerships

• Proactively identify engage and cultivate relationships with research partners and product companies whose innovations can accelerate solution development and enhance ExistXs competitive edge.
• Assess and validate technology maturity operational relevance and mission alignment to ensure ExistX integrates the right innovations into our solutions.

Ensure Seamless Technical Continuity

• Collaborate closely with program managers and technical leads during proposal development to ensure proposed solutions are not only technically sound but also realistically executable.
• Bridge the gap between capture and by providing essential technical context to delivery teams reducing rampup time and ensuring a smooth adoption from proposal to implementation.

Key Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in development of software technology architectures and software solutions that address the specific needs of government customers..
• Proven track record of leading technical project wins for government or commercial contracts including solution ideation shaping and technical strategy development.
• Technical bachelors or masters degree in a STEM related field and deep understanding in one or more of the following areas: cryptography cyberphysical systems formal methods cyber security or networks.
• Experience working with multiple of the following types of organizations: Military Services (COCOMS Air Force Army Space Force Navy Marines) Defense Agencies (DTRA SDA OSD etc. Intelligence Agencies (NSA CIA DIA NRO NGA etc.
• Strong ability to develop compelling technical narratives that differentiate ExistXs solutions in competitive government and commercial pursuits.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts for nontechnical stakeholders and effectively engage with government research partners and industry leaders.
• Ability to assess technical feasibility maturity and risks associated with new research or prototype solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in working with applied research organizations national labs or advanced R&D groups to transition research into operational solutions.
• Connections with key government R&D organizations research labs academia and tech incubators that can strengthen ExistXs growth efforts.
• Background in moving technologies from SBIR/STTR DIU DARPA or similar research programs into fieldable solutions with operational user communities (i.e. USSOCOM USAF).
• Advanced technical degree (MS/PhD) in Computer Science or related STEM fields paired with business capture experience
• Active Top Secret clearance
• Thrives in an environment that requires personal responsibility proactivity and creativity
• Strategic thinker with an entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to identify longterm opportunities

Location

This position will be hybrid anticipating 36 in person days per month in Herndon VA or Arlington VA areas. There will be limited travel.

Security and Citizenship Requirement

The employee must have an active secret security clearance but TS with an SCI is preferred.

Benefits of Note

We offer a robust benefits package to provide for your and your familys wellbeing including:

• 401(k) retirement plan with 5 employer match and immediate vesting
• Fully paid medical insurance plans for you and your family
• Employer paid dental and vision plans for you and your family
• 5 weeks of PTO and 11 days of paid company holidays each year

Application Instructions

Only candidates applying directly to our posted job opening will be considered.

We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies at this time.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ExistX is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race ethnicity national origin ancestry color sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital or parental status pregnancy or childbirth disability age religion creed genetic information veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law. We encourage and respect different viewpoints and experiences as being essential to the process of innovation. We strive to acquire grow and maintain a diverse and inclusive workplace that applies principles and standards equitably while supporting the needs and accommodations of the individual employee.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and federal and state laws it is the policy of ExistX. to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the employment application interviewing completing any preemployment testing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process please contact .