Solutions Engineering Lead Senior Manager
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You Are:
The Solutions Engineering Lead is the primary customer-facing architect, responsible for translating the warfighter's complex mission needs into feasible, end-to-end technical solutions on the War Data Platform. This person will work directly with mission owners and the Solution Consultant team during the intake process to understand requirements, design solution blueprints, and ensure the proposed approach effectively leverages the WDP's existing services and capabilities.
The Work:
- Lead technical solutioning for high-value federal opportunities
- Architect end-to-end solutions addressing complex federal requirements
- Will design the high-level integration patterns, data flows, and service compositions required to solve a specific mission problem, providing the detailed architectural guidance necessary for development teams to begin implementation
- Translate complex technical concepts into actionable strategies for diverse stakeholders will be invaluable
Here's What You Need:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Minimum 5 years of experience in solution architecture, technical consulting, and/or systems engineering
- Deep knowledge in 1+ domains: Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), AI/ML and Generative AI, Cybersecurity and Zero Trust, Data platforms and analytics, Application modernization and DevSecOps, or Enterprise integration and APIs
- Experience with working collaboratively organizational leadership
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with ability to tailor messages to diverse audiences
- Workshop facilitation experience leading technical discussions and building stakeholder consensus
Bonus Points If:
- Recommended +5 years of experience supporting federal proposals, RFP responses, and competitive procurements
- Knowledge of federal acquisition (FAR, DFARS, GSA schedules, GWAC vehicles)
- Professional certifications: Cloud (AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, GCP Professional Architect), Enterprise Architecture (TOGAF, Zachman), Cybersecurity (CISSP, CISM, CAP), or Project Management (PMP, SAFe)
- Executive presence to present to C-suite and senior government officials
- Experience with AI-powered solutioning tools and automation
- Prior experience in content development and thought leadership
As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.
The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:
$148,800—$306,500 USD
What We Believe
As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.
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