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Technology Solutions Architect - Director

Guidehouse • Mclean, VA • 1h ago

Job Family :

Technology Consulting

Travel Required :

Up to 10%

Clearance Required :

Ability to Obtain NACI

What You Will Do :

The NIH Account Technology Solutions Architect will serve as the senior technical leader supporting our NIH-focused programs and pursuits. This role is critical in shaping and delivering technology strategies that align with NIH's mission, particularly in the areas of data integration and enterprise systems supporting business operations and biomedical research. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience with NIH programmatic technologies and data, strong relationships with NIH technology stakeholders, and a proven track record of delivering trusted, impactful solutions.

Lead the technical solutioning for NIH account pursuits, including RFP responses, solution architecture, and client stakeholder engagement.

Design and articulate end-to-end technology solutions that support NIH goals, particularly in data integration and enterprise systems supporting business operations and programmatic biomedical research.

Collaborate with NIH teams to understand data flows, integration points, and system interoperability requirements.

Serve as the primary technical liaison to NIH technology buyers within programmatic offices and at the enterprise level, building trust and credibility through consistent delivery and thought leadership.

Align proposed solutions with NIH's evolving technology strategy, including legacy system modernization and adoption of data integration platforms.

Coordinate cross-functional teams to develop solution components, cost estimates, and implementation plans.

Present solutions to internal and external executive stakeholders, including NIH leadership.

Support workshops and working sessions with NIH stakeholders to refine requirements and validate solution approaches.

Maintain awareness of NIH enterprise systems and leverage this knowledge to inform solution design.

Stand up delivery teams post-award, ensuring continuity and clarity of vision.

What You Will Need :

Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field.

10+ years of experience in technology solution design, with at least 5 years supporting NIH.

Deep understanding of NIH programmatic and business operations technologies.

Familiarity with NIH's legacy systems and future technology direction.

Strong relationships with NIH technology stakeholders and a reputation for trusted delivery.

Ability to leverage NIH relationships in order to grow and develop a portfolio of business.

Proven ability to lead technical solutioning in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

Excellent communication and executive presentation skills.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk mitigation capabilities.

Experience working with geographically distributed teams.

Based in or near Washington, DC, with availability for on-site engagement with NIH stakeholders.

What Would Be Nice To Have :

15+ years of relevant professional experience (strongly preferred).

Experience with NIH enterprise business systems.

Prior experience in technology consulting role.

Familiarity with federal health IT standards and compliance requirements.

Technology certifications in architecture or public health IT platforms.

What We Offer :

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Basic Life & Supplemental Life

Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Student Loan PayDown

Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

Skills Development & Certifications

Employee Referral Program

Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com . Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.

If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse's Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact recruiting@guidehouse.com . Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant's dealings with unauthorized third parties.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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