Principal Solutions Architect Job Listing at Intelsat in McLean, VA (Job ID 41775)

Description

Your impact 

Lead End-to-End satellite communications solutions design efforts – including architecting key elements of the solution, evaluating technical options, and leading cross-functional teams towards a final solution while keeping all of the company's key stakeholders apprised, as the opportunity proceeds through the capture/proposal gates.

What you will do 

• Analyze Request for Proposal (RFP) documents, identify pivotal technical elements and work with Intelsat GS cross-functional teams, our partners and small businesses to craft winning solutions.
• Develop End-to-End solutions development to include system-level optimization across SATCOM and IP layers, to match customer requirements. 
• Collaborate closely with the Sales/BD, Engineering, and Capture Management teams to deliver the most optimal technical solutions tailored to meet customer needs.
• Review, edit and refine outlines, storyboards, technical proposals (text and graphics) – ensure clarity, conformance, consistency, and completeness but go beyond it to make for a compelling narrative.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of Intelsat and 3rd-party satellite assets (including LEO and GEO) network infrastructure and product/service offerings.
• Conduct Market Research and Competitive Intelligence studies including supporting business case development.
• Identify key solution elements of RFP/RFIs, including technical implications thereof.
• Review engineering solutions for accuracy and compliance
• Work with engineering to ensure compliance of proposed solution.
• Write proposal responses to government contract solicitations succinctly in a compelling manner.
• Expert proposal writing skills to include rewriting/editing key elements of technical solution description in a compelling manner to deliver superior, differentiated solutions.
• Ability to drill down into the details, dependencies and implications while being cognizant of/and working towards big-picture aspects of the proposal. 

 Your required experience/skills  

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering (an equivalent combination of relevant education, military service and/or experience will be considered)
• A minimum of (5) years of recent, relevant experience in GOVSATCOM with 2+ years of proposal-related experience specifically related to writing and editing sections of complex proposals in response to RFIs, RFPs and RFQs
• Intimate familiarity with the satellite and communications industry, technology, community and market
• Possess SATCOM engineering knowledge through a combination of formal certifications and hands-on experience – as it relates to optimizing MicroSATs, Land-Mobile (COTM) and Aero ISR networks.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite in support of large, complex capture and proposal efforts as well as to routinely create, edit and publish documents.
• The ability to obtain and maintain US government Tops Secret clearance, which requires US citizenship.

Your success in this role will look like: 

• Excellent organizational, written and oral communication skills – ability to analyze technical material and formulate/synthesize written material to clearly communicate technical and business concepts to decision makers.
• Proven ability to work in a cross-functional team environment and retain a positive attitude while simultaneously handling multiple complex projects with demanding schedules.
• Ability to interact effectively with people of various cultural backgrounds.
• Skills to develop and maintain trusting and collaborative technical customer relationships, both internally and externally.

It would be nice if you had:  

• System engineering background in satellite or Telecom industry
• Knowledge of current IA/Cybersecurity techniques and standards

How we support you: 

• Hybrid work environment offering up to two days per week work from home (for eligible positions)
• Development opportunities supporting professional growth championed by our dedicated Learning & Development team. 20-25% of our positions are hired internally!
• Ways to get involved: satellite launch parties, company connect events, charitable activities, team social events, recognition programs, and employee resource groups.
• Wide range of benefits and perks to help you stay healthy, happy, and productive. These include paid leave programs, medical, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits, employee wellness offerings, and more! 

These benefits are designed to support your overall well-being and help you succeed in your role.

Our D&I Commitment

We're committed to fostering a culture and environment of diversity, inclusion and respect – a place where everyone can show up fully as themselves and do their best work every day. We're a technology leader committed to advancing diverse, inclusive teams – where belonging is rooted in our culture. Intelsat has an established Diversity & Inclusion Council and Employee Resource Groups. Intelsat is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. 

While it is important to note that meeting the minimum qualifications is a fundamental requirement for consideration, if you are enthusiastic about this role and are unsure how well your experience aligns with these requirements, we encourage you to apply. Our recruitment team will assess your application and determine if your skills and qualifications meet the essential criteria for this role or whether there might be another role within our organization that is a better match.

Other Job Info:

• These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job.  This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job.