Enterprise Solutions Architect - Business Development

Noblis is seeking a creative and technically accomplished individual that has a passion for researching, understanding, and applying existing and emerging technologies to our government client’s biggest technical mission challenges. This person must be able to develop and architect compelling and impactful solutions that align to current or future needs of Noblis’ clients. The candidate will be comfortable working across Noblis enterprise, participating within in-person and virtual engagements with colleagues, staff, and clients. This individual proactively engages with technical capability developers and senior account leads to understand client needs/requirements and then moves to identify either existing Noblis capabilities or new capabilities that need to be developed to successfully grow and expand our programs across the Mission Area.

Job Responsibilities:

• The candidate must have a demonstrated history of learning and understanding the latest technologies as well as a strong desire to take this knowledge gained through individual research and interactions with Noblis staff and clients (e.g., collaborations and meetings) and apply this to generating novel solutions.
• The candidate will also organize this information efficiently by documenting essential data points via existing or innovative new templates and be highly effective at creatively writing a range of documents – to include RFIs, white papers, abstracts, and proposals that articulate the technical approach and overall solution and value/benefit that Noblis brings to our client’s mission.
• The candidate must have a strong technical background with a broad range of understanding across technical disciplines (e.g., data structures, cloud platforms, artificial intelligence and machine learning, basic understanding of edge engineering/science, and data visualization) with a constant desire to learn new technology concepts, recognize technological trends, and thrive on helping to evangelize Noblis’ unique innovations to diverse audiences.
• Strong technical acumen across a broad range of disciplines with the ability to independently research new technologies and formulate unique and compelling approaches for addressing client requirements.
• Collaborate with business development, programmatic, and technical/scientific leaders to prioritize and deliver technical assistance on projects/proposals.
• Develop catalog of technical capabilities being delivered across accounts to be used for gap assessment, investment recommendations, past performance, and marketing.
• Willingness to travel to Noblis and client locations for engaged understanding of team and client requirements.

This is a Hybrid role. 

• Must have a Bachelor Degree with 12 years of related experience; OR Master's Degree with 10 years of experience; OR a PhD with 8 years of experience; OR Associate Degree with 15 years of experience; OR    High School diploma with 18 years of experience.
• Preferred experience includes familiarity with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning/Data Science, Cloud platforms, digital engineering, data structures, visualization techniques, innovative processes, technical solution transitions, basic cyber concepts.
• Experience with disciplined government contracting proposal requirements to include CONOPS, graphic depictions of technical solutions, and proposal writing
• Experience working with senior members of Government (e.g., SES level clients)
• Able to demonstrate creativity in crafting compelling write-ups and graphic depictions that articulate complex approaches, unique capabilities, and in-depth expertise within RFI and proposal responses.
• Excellent writing skills and ability to articulate compelling arguments against client requirements.
• Ability to articulate technical concepts in easy-to-understand terminology.
• Ability to research technically complex topics and share insights that directly contribute to client engagements, NSR ideation, and investment recommendations.
• Ability to establish strong relationships with technical leaders across Noblis.
• Ability to communicate effectively across diverse teams.
• Proven ability to juggle multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to work against deadlines with speed and accuracy.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and TEAMS
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.

• Active Top Secret Security Clearance is highly desired.
• Degree in Engineering or Computer Science with a master’s degree preferred.

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI, and Noblis MSD tackle the nation's toughest problems and apply advanced solutions to our clients' most critical missions. We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise together in an environment of independence and objectivity to deliver enduring impact on federal missions. Noblis works with a wide range of government clients in the defense, intelligence and federal civil sectors. Learn more at Noblis -About Us

Why work at a Noblis company?

Our employees find greater meaning in their work and balance the other things in life that matter to them. Our people are our greatest asset. They are exceptionally skilled, knowledgeable, team-oriented, and mission-driven individuals who want to do work that matters and benefits the public. Noblis has won numerous workplace awards. Noblis maintains a drug-free workplace.

*Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, 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, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.

Noblis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race (as well as because of or on the basis of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Noblis is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Noblis will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact employee-relations@noblis.org.