Solutions Architect (Hybrid)

Job Title: Solutions Architect (Hybrid)

Location: Arlington VA

Duration: 06 Months

Job Description:

• We are seeking a highly skilled Solutions Architect to analyze requirements and design practical technology solutions then driving those solutions from concept to implementation. It requires strong technical knowledge strategic decision-making and collaboration skills to evaluate options (e.g. build vs. buy) create architecture and guide teams.
• The position also requires the Solutions Architect to lead cross-functional efforts facilitating discussions resolving issues and ensuring alignment between business goals and technical delivery while communicating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Tasks / Performance Requirements:

• Solutions Architect will support the organization by analyzing business operational and technical requirements and translating them into practical implementable solution designs.

Solution Development and Planning:

• Analyze business and technical requirements.
• Work with stakeholders to refine unclear requirements
• Convert technical requirements into practical implementable solution designs.
• Turn ideas into actionable deliverable solutions
• Lead solution development.
• Define delivery approaches for execution

Strategic Decision Making:

• Evaluate build versus buy
• Assessing commercial products and implementation approaches
• Recommending optimal solution paths

Execution Leadership:

• Drive initiatives from discovery through implementation planning
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration
• Communicate with executives stakeholders and engineers
• Guide architecture discussions.

Technical Expertise:

• Knowledge of modern enterprise technology
• Knowledge of AI applications in solutions
• Familiarity with IT policies and architectural principles.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in solutions architecture
• Bachelors degree in: Computer Science Information Technology Computer Engineering or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience analyzing business operational and technical requirements and translating them into practical implementable solution designs and delivery approaches.
• Skilled in driving solution development efforts from early discovery through implementation planning ensuring momentum coordination and execution across stakeholders and technical teams.
• Ability to take vague or loosely defined requirements and work collaboratively with stakeholders to shape actionable deliverable technology solutions.
• Experience evaluating build-v-buy options commercial products integration approaches and implementation alternatives including identifying tradeoffs risks dependencies and recommended paths forward.
• Proven ability to move initiatives forward by facilitating technical discussions resolving blockers coordinating cross-functional teams and maintaining alignment between business objectives and delivery teams.