Solution Architect for Growth

Leidos Innovations Uk
Farnborough
11 months ago
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Solution Architect for Growth

Location:Farnborough with flexibility to work from home dependent on business demand

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact..

Role Overview:

We are seeking aGrowth Solutions Architectto drive our Maritime Defence Campaign strategies and develop innovative solutions across a portfolio of opportunities.

This role will focus on shaping capability roadmaps technology integration and strategic customer engagement to position Leidos as a leader in Maritime Defence using cutting edge tech across all forms of UxV advanced comms and AI.

TheGrowth Solutions Architectwill work closely with engineering business development and customer teams to ensure technical solutions align with customer requirements and operational needs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Campaign Strategy Development:Define and execute the Maritime Defence growth strategy identifying opportunities across multiple programmes including Maritime Autonomy (all forms of UxV from Small to Extra Large) and modern StrikeNets
  • Solution Architecture:Develop and integrate innovative solutions that leverage emerging technologies in the maritime space
  • Customer Engagement:Establish and maintain strong relationships to shape future requirements
  • Technology Roadmapping:Lead the development of capability roadmaps to align with defence acquisition trends and evolving threats
  • Competitive Analysis:Assess industry competitors identifying differentiators and positioning strategies for key pursuits
  • Proposal Leadership:Provide technical leadership in bid activities including developing value propositions solution concepts and pricing strategies
  • Collaboration & Teaming:Work with internal and external stakeholders to form strategic partnerships and maximise campaign success


Skills Required:

  • Strategic ThinkingAbility to define longterm growth strategies and align solutions with evolving defence priorities
  • Maritime Defence ExpertiseKnowledge of naval operations platform capabilities and mission requirements including UK Commando Force operations and tech
  • Systems IntegrationUnderstanding of complex defence systems autonomy cyber resilience and electronic warfare
  • Customer & Stakeholder Engagement Proven ability to influence defence customers and shape acquisition strategies
  • Proposal DevelopmentExperience leading solution development building white papers and bid responses for major defence contracts (relevant internal MOD experience will also be considered)
  • Financial & Commercial AcumenAbility to develop business cases pricing models and commercial strategies for growth initiatives

Skills Desired:

  • Experience in Defence Procurement Knowledge of MOD acquisition frameworks ITT/PQQ processes and defence funding mechanisms
  • Naval Architecture & Ship SystemsUnderstanding of hull design power systems and survivability technologies
  • AI & Advanced AnalyticsFamiliarity with AIdriven decision support data fusion and predictive analytics in maritime operations

Clearance Requirements:

  • Prescreening to Start BPSS
  • Clearance for Role SC

Intrigued Wed love to hear from you...

What we do for you:
At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers a collaborative culture and support for your career goals all while nurturing a healthy worklife balance.
We provide an employment package that attracts develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:
Contributory Pension Scheme
Private Medical Insurance
33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance health schemes gym memberships annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)

Dynamic Working

Commitment to Diversity:

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging welcoming all perspectives and contributions and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone.If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

Who We Are:

Leidos UK & EUROPEwe work to make theworldsaferhealthierandmore efficient through technology engineering andscience.

Leidosis agrowing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence healthcare government safety and security and transportation.

What Makes Us Different:

Purpose:you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning AI cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You caninspirechange.

Collaboration:havingflexibilityto do your job is one of our core benefits enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home the office or on customer sites we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs andours.

People:Leidosempowerspeople from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills byenabling growthwhilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow tobe inspiredand to inspire others. At Leidos we invest in technical academies career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.

Original Posting:

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law.


Key Skills
Business Process,VMware,Cloud,HTML5,Windows,Project managements,AWS,Infrastructure,Web Services,JQuery,Java,Computer Engineering,Solutions design,Technical Solutions,Analytics
Employment Type :Full-Time
Experience:years
Vacancy:1

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