IT Solutions Architect - Writing and Engineering Experience Required at DHL Holdings Corp in Bethesda, Maryland

Job Description:

About Us

DLH delivers improved health and national security readiness solutions for federal programs through science research and development, systems engineering and integration, and digital transformation. Our experts in public health, performance evaluation, and health operations solve the complex problems faced by civilian and military customers alike by leveraging advanced tools including digital transformation, artificial intelligence, data analytics, cloud enablement, modeling, and simulation, and more. With over 3,200 employees dedicated to the idea that Your Mission is Our Passion, DLH brings a unique combination of government sector experience, proven methodology, and unwavering commitment to innovation to improve the lives of millions.

Responsibilities:

The Solutions Architect is responsible for the ideation, conceptualization, and development of technology solutions based on the customers business needs and understanding of the customers environment for proposal development activities. Serve as the primary author for technical white papers or proposal responses. Maintain knowledge of leading-edge technologies and industry/market domain knowledge. Actively contribute to the companys solutions portfolio by providing information ranging from technical knowledge to methodologies based on experience gained from customer projects. Shape technical direction and technical strategies within the organization and for external customers.

Applies developed subject matter knowledge to solve common and complex business issues and recommends appropriate alternatives. Works on problems of diverse complexity and scope. May function as a team or project leader providing direction to team activities and facilitates information validation and team decision making process. Exercises independent judgment to identify and select a solution. Ability to handle most unique situations. May seek advice in order to make decisions on complex business issues. This position is characterized by shifting priorities, stringent deadlines, and evening/weekend hours to accomplish tasks within non-negotiable client deadlines.

Specific duties include:

• From the requirements, conceptualize and develop a high-level design or plan, and then estimate the amount of effort required to deliver. Advise the team about the risks associated with this work.
• Serve as principal author for proposals and white papers to translate technical details into concise and easy to understand written form.
• Translate verbal requirements from face-to-face client meetings into requirements documents, statements of work, and proposals.
• Responsible for implementing part or all of the technical solution to the client, in accordance with an agreed technical design.
• Understands a broad spectrum of company technology in order to provide part or all of a detailed technical design which meets customer requirements.
• Often leads small to medium technical solution meetings.
• Demonstrates execution of the company strategy.
• Contributes to knowledge tools and communities and ensures project learnings are documented and shared.
• Role models knowledge sharing and re-use within practice or profession.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, IT Engineering, or related field or eight years of relevant experience.
• Professional experience 2-5 years in a technical field.
• Experience serving as a primary author on technical white papers, proposals, or experience writing on innovative technology topics.
• Very good written and verbal communication skills.
• Fast learner of technology concepts and understanding the purpose of technologies.
• Sufficient depth and breadth of technical knowledge to be individually responsible for the design of technical solutions.
• Mastery of at least one technical discipline with strong knowledge in at least three major technology areas.
• Possesses advanced level of business, technical, or functional knowledge.
• Ability to apply technology and consulting to solve a client business problem.
• Able to communicate and present complex issues with assurance and confidence.
• Demonstrates the use of consulting skills, including questioning, listening, ideas development, permission and rapport, and influencing.
• Ability to collaborate with a team to provide written responses to technical proposals.
• Strong consulting skills to capture customer requirements and preferences.
• Strong teamwork to collaborate and deliver solutions more effectively and document knowledge to share with others.
• Ability to operate effectively within a virtual (cross-cultural) team.
• Proposal and presentation writing skills.
• Ability to conduct or lead oral presentations or technical interchange meetings with clients
• Able to discuss (within own area of expertise) requirements with a customer, and to challenge and clarify when appropriate.
• Masters degree in computer science, information technology management or related field

Benefits:

DLH Corp offers our employees an excellent benefits package including - Personal Time Off (PTO), medical, dental, vision, supplemental life with AD&D, short and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, parental leave, legal services and more. We want our employees to save for their future, therefore we offer a 401(k) Retirement Plan, which includes a matching component. DLH is dedicated to your career development, providing training to help drive success, with access to our best-in-class e-Learning suite for formal and informal learning, professional and technical certification preparation, and education assistance at accredited institutions.

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EEO

Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply. DLH Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

DLH will provide a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities and disable Veterans who need assistance to apply.

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