Who Are We?
Groundswell is a premier technology integrator resolutely committed to solving the most complex challenges facing federal agencies today. Our name, Groundswell, represents our commitment to be an unstoppable, seismic change in government. Ours is a small company culture with big company reach and results. Are you ready to be audacious, be bold and drive change at a rapid pace? Join us, where we'll make a greater impact together.

What You'll do:

• Work with internal and external stakeholders to gather goals and objectives, identify gaps, and develop differentiated solutions that solve mission needs.

• Support enterprise-wide growth strategies and initiatives aimed at differentiation of services and delivery, increased competitiveness, and industry thought leadership.

• Research and understand technology trends in the areas of agile software development, data analytics, systems engineering, digital engineering, cloud technologies, cybersecurity, and other specialized engineering domains to design, develop, and support integrated solutions for federal clients. Work with SMEs in these areas to determine the optimum approach, methodology, tools, and architectures to develop an innovative, integrated, and comprehensive technical and non-technical solution.

• Develop technical content for proposals, white papers, and related materials in support of government solicitations and conferences.

• Perform product and capability demonstrations for customers and industry partners as needed.

• Provide technical inputs and mission perspective to inform sector and corporate strategy and investments.

• Conceptualize, develop, communicate, and propose solutions that will drive our growth and lead directly to top and bottom-line results.

• In partnership with other SMEs, you will define total systems design and technology maturity constraints in accordance with mission requirements, develop system element architecture and design and interface definitions, define system implementation approaches and operational concepts.

Who We Are Looking For:
Groundswell is seeking an experienced solutions architect with a diverse technical background and demonstrated experience developing and solutioning for winning proposals for new and re-compete business pursuits, capture activities and proposal efforts. As part of the Growth business unit, you will be driving solutioning for pursuits of high profile, enterprise scale opportunities. In this role, you will build a solid understanding of Groundswell's capabilities and combine with cutting-edge technologies to develop comprehensive solutions that solve customer challenges.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, or related technical discipline with a minimum of 10-years of relevant experience

• Demonstrated experience developing and solutioning for winning proposals for new and re-compete pursuits, capture activities, and proposal efforts with a minimum of 5-years of experience.

• Demonstrated experience developing bases of estimates for staffing, ODC's

• Must have experience leading and authoring as a Solution Architect, portions of the technical and/or Management Volumes of large proposals for the Federal Government

• Familiar with one or more of the following technologies: Appian, Workday, SAP or UiPath or similar cloud platform

• Demonstrated experience solutioning end-to-end acquisition lifecycle for different acquisition types to include (but not limited to) FSA FEDSIM, IAC-MAC, and other DoD acquisition vehicles.

• Ability to grasp the technical details from a SME and integrate the relevant aspects into a comprehensive solution. Ability to identify strengths, weaknesses, and gaps when the technical solutions are discussed/presented by different SMEs/vendors.

• Awareness, some knowledge, or expertise in any or some of the technologies and frameworks to include (but not limited to) systems engineering & integration, digital engineering, agile development, DevSecOps, software architecture, cloud computing, data analytics, AI/ML, and cybersecurity.

• Must have experience working front-end solutioning with clients to include assessing needs from requirements (SOW, SOO, PWS, and other material), exceptional communication and relationship skills, determining hot buttons and key client needs, etc.

• Leadership skills to operate, manage, guide, and influence cross-functional teams and P&L teams on proposing and implementing innovative solutions.

• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills, including excellent presentation skills with experience interacting/presenting to executive and senior management.

• Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain and maintain any federal government security clearance

• Must be local the DC Metro area and willing to work in the office 3-4 days a week

• May require occasional travel (up to 5%)
  
  Preferred Qualification:

• Agile SAFe Certification desired

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NOTE:Groundswell does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Groundswell and Groundswell will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

Groundswell is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Additional Resources:

• EO 13496 Notification of Employee Rights under NLRA
• EEO is the Law Poster and Supplement
• Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

Disability Accessibility Accommodation: If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us ator703-639-1777.