Solution Architect

Synergy Business Innovation & Solutions is a premier implementer of cutting-edge software solutions. Synergy brings the experience and expertise necessary to deliver capability that provides tangible ROI to our customers. Synergy’s core areas of expertise are in the fields of Digital Transformation, Cloud Solutions, SaaS and Low-Code/No-Code solutions, Emerging Technologies, Data analytics and Visualization, Information Assurance, and Business Process Re-Engineering.

Synergy offers its employees a generous portfolio of core and voluntary benefits including group medical, dental, and vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k) with immediately vested company match, PTO/Sick Leave, 11 paid federal holidays, company paid life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, tuition and training reimbursement, fitness/wellness reimbursement, a referral bonus program, and life management programs.

At Synergy, you’ll be challenged and given the opportunity to grow in your career path. In fact, growth is such a big deal to us that you will have dedicated career coaches available for every employee, company-funded certification opportunities, education reimbursement, and a general open-door policy so that you have support when you need it. Our team is eager to learn, fast-paced, and quality-driven—if that sounds like you, Synergy has a position for you!

This position is currently designated as hybrid (one day per week in our Reston, VA office).

Description:

• Lead solutions design and provide leadership in developing technical volume for Request for Proposals (RFP), Request for Information (RFI) for Federal Government contracts.
• Author content for proposals to address the requirements, instructions and evaluation criteria set forth in the solicitation documents.
• Lead technical writing and collaborate with other authors to develop technical content.
• Guide other solution architects and technical writers to develop content to support the solution storyboard.
• Put various parts of the technical content together to develop the technical solution.
• Analyze and dissect request for proposal and develop technical approach. Also determine estimated level of effort and staffing, pricing strategy and basis of estimate.
• Lead creation of technical demonstrations, briefings, and oral presentations materials.
• Create strategies for developing win themes and addressing business challenges and opportunities uniquely and distinctly.
• Conceptualize graphics, figures, tables, and other presentation techniques to optimize impact of information provided.
• Interface with writers, illustrators, and subject matter experts in coordinating/preparing assigned sections for color reviews.

• 10 years of experience in developing technical proposals
• Exceptional written communication skills
• Ability to understand requirements from a solicitation and create a win themes
• Experience in working with multiple proposal managers and facilitating meetings with other technical writers to develop proposal content
• Ability to identify win themes in collaboration with the capture manager and convert into technical content

Citizenship or Work Authorization Required: US Citizen

Preferred Education & Experience: 10 years of experience and a Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent experience and/or certifications in lieu of education.

Essential Job Function Physical Requirements: The physical requirements of this position are critical in evaluating the qualifications and abilities of an applicant or employee. The physical efforts needed to perform the essential duties of this job 90% of the time are repetitive motions, grasping, holding, and finger dexterity of the hands, reading, writing, eye-hand coordination, color distinction, and full visual abilities, hearing, talking, sitting, and use of IT equipment, phones, and office machines.

To a reduced degree, <30% of the time, candidates may have to stand, walk, lift 0-30 pounds, push or pull objects, climb stairs, bend, squat, reach, drive a car, or work overtime.

Synergy is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate against applicants for employment or its employees on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, sex, medical condition, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, personal appearance, predisposing genetic characteristics, family responsibilities, familial status, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence, political affiliation, arrest records and criminal convictions, or any other characteristic protected by law. Discrimination or harassment based upon these protected categories is expressly prohibited.