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Federal Principal Presales Architect

Salary

Annual Salary USD 161,000 - 378,000 in Maryland & Virginia

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Description

We are seeking a Federal Principal Presales Architect to lead the design of technology solutions that address Federal Government customer business requirements. As a Senior Presales Enterprise Architect, you will provide technical leadership and support throughout the solution development, ensuring alignment with customer objectives and organisational capabilities.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and facilitate in-depth technical discussions with clients and account teams to build strong relationships, assess business needs, and evaluate existing environments.
  • Develop and present strategic technology recommendations that support customer transformation initiatives.
  • Orchestrate cross-functional account team collaboration to define technical strategy, providing guidance and partner engagement necessary to deliver comprehensive solutions.
  • Contribute to the Account Business Planning process by applying a technical lens to industry developments and the customer’s technical landscape.
  • Monitor the account pipeline and nurture existing opportunities through successful closure.
  • Remain ahead of industry trends by engaging with professional communities, attending key events, and contributing to domain-specific advancements.
  • Continuously advance knowledge of core and adjacent technologies.
  • Mentor peers, account managers, and partners, serving as a subject matter expert.
  • Serve as a bridge between customers and global business units.
  • Maintain a comprehensive awareness of the evolving competitive landscape.
  • Engage effectively with C-suite executives, VPs, and line-of-business leaders.

Requirements:

  • 8+ years of technical experience in Enterprise IT with a focus on technical consulting and solution selling.
  • 5+ years of work with AI, cloud software, and hardware.
  • TS/SCI w/Full Scope Polygraph required at time of hire.
  • US citizenship required.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Experience with cloud-based architectures.
  • Enterprise IT architecture frameworks and project management methodologies and certifications.
  • Technical customer sales experience and related certifications.

What We Can Offer You:

  • Comprehensive suite of benefits that supports physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.
  • Investment in your career through personal and professional development programs.
  • Unconditional inclusion and celebration of individual uniqueness.

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • cloud-based architectures
  • technical customer sales experience
  • related certifications
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