Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents.

Amentum is seeking a results-driven and innovative Business Development Solution Architect with expertise in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies. In this role, you will provide strategic and technical leadership in the integration of advanced AI and related technologies into pursuits and proposals for Department of Defense (DoD) customers.

The Solution Architect will ensure that tailored, mission-oriented solutions are seamlessly integrated into capture and proposal efforts, aligning closely with customer requirements. You will work in collaboration with internal capture teams, proposal teams, and technical experts, while playing a critical role in influencing customer engagements. This is a remote position with the ability to travel to customer sites and Amentum locations as needed. This position is US Remote telework and requires US Citizenship.

Key Responsibilities:

• Capture and Proposal Integration:
  • Collaborate with Amentum capture and proposal teams to embed innovative AI solutions into proposals, ensuring alignment with customer priorities and mission objectives.
  • Partner with capture managers to analyze RFPs, identify technical gaps, and design mission-driven AI and enterprise solutions that enhance Amentum’s competitiveness.
  • Develop proposal narratives, themes, and technical content that highlight cutting-edge AI and innovative technologies while addressing customer requirements.
• Solution Development and Design:
  • Define and develop customized AI-based solutions for DoD programs, focusing on enhancing mission effectiveness, operational efficiency, and technological innovation.
  • Integrate AI/ML and emerging technologies into enterprise solutions, with an emphasis on ensuring their strategic impact to meet customer needs.
  • Align internal resources with solution development efforts, ensuring synergy between business development functions, consulting teams, and technological expertise.
• Customer Engagement:
  • Act as a trusted technical advisor for DoD customers, fostering strong relationships and developing a detailed understanding of customer requirements, goals, and challenges.
  • Communicate the business and operational value of proposed solutions to customer stakeholders, ensuring alignment with their strategic objectives.
  • Participate in customer meetings and engagements to refine solutions in real-time, addressing customer inquiries and concerns.
• Technology Advancement and Application:
  • Research, evaluate, and recommend emerging technologies, with a focus on AI, machine learning, advanced analytics, and automation relevant to DoD missions.
  • Identify and innovate use cases that leverage AI systems to optimize mission-critical capabilities for readiness, decision-making, and operational performance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated experience in driving customer engagement in relation to technical solution design.
• Proven ability to lead and integrate enterprise and innovative AI-based solutions into capture and proposal efforts.
• Deep understanding of AI/ML technologies, including their practical application in enterprise-level systems to optimize mission-critical functions.
• Ability to assess and integrate technical solutions with operational and mission priorities effectively.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with DoD customers, as well as cross-functional internal teams.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and lead discussions with senior decision-makers and stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field.
• Typically, 10 years of experience working within the DoD market, including solution development and large-scale proposal integration for government contracts.
• Experience with digital technologies, data analytics, automation, and technology integration within DoD prinnograms and operations.
• Experience with DoD acquisition processes and systems, with a past track record of success in federal government capture and proposal environments.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in a technical or business discipline is highly preferred.
• Prior experience filling a key technical or strategic role in the design and submission of winning proposals valued over $100M for DoD pursuits.
• Expertise in developing and delivering complex enterprise solutions within DoD environments.
• Strong knowledge of government contracting solutions, including mission-critical sustainment, modernization, and innovation initiatives.
• Experience collaborating with business development, proposal, and technical teams to deliver compliant, high-quality proposals that align with customer needs.

Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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