Oddball believes that the best products are built when companies understand and value the things they are working on. We value learning and growth and the ability to make a big impact at a small company. We believe that we can make big changes happen and improve the daily lives of millions of people by bringing quality software to the federal space.
We are seeking an experienced growth leader to serve as Solutions Architect within our Growth team to support Federal Government proposal efforts. In this key role, you will develop and translate capture strategy and technical and operational delivery capabilities into compelling and compliant proposal content that are both responsive to client requirements and consistent with the capture strategy.The ideal candidate will be responsible for working cross-functionally to understand architecture needs by multiple business units.
To be effective in this position, you must feel comfortable owning the entire architecture development process from inception to completion.
What you'll be doing:
- Combine strategic leadership with hands-on guidance in writing and reviewing IT proposals, covering various technologies and methodologies
- Work as part of the leadership team, collaborating with Capture Managers to refine winning strategies and communicate the value proposition
- Lead the development of solutions with technical and customer domain experts, crafting differentiated responses that meet customer needs and requirements
- Create solutions for specific opportunities, highlighting unique strengths, methodologies, and demonstrating relevant experience
- Design key proposal visuals to communicate solution concepts effectively
- Engage with high-level customers to showcase capabilities, foster relationships, introduce new technologies, and suggest improvements
- Head up technical teams for challenges, creating relevant proofs of concept
- Estimate project efforts with detailed justifications
- Mentor team members and subject matter experts, providing strategic insights throughout the proposal process and guiding overall direction
What you’ll bring:
- Over 10 years of experience in IT solution delivery and a significant role in Federal proposals
- Skilled in advanced technical solutions such as SaaS tools, low code/no-code, cloud, serverless, open source, containers, and automation
- Expertise in linking strategy with execution, including effort estimates and justifications
- Open to diverse perspectives and able to integrate them to improve products
- Strong knowledge of Agile, HCD, and DevSecOps cultures and practices, with a bonus for familiarity with the Digital Services Playbook
- Knowledgeable in programming and design techniques, including object-oriented and functional programming, API design, and database design
- Understand human-centered design and product management
- Effective in cross-functional team collaboration to achieve goals and motivate action
- Experienced in various engineering fields with comprehensive knowledge in related areas
- Proven track record in responding to complex Federal IT proposals, including Defense and Health sectors, focusing on digital services
- Skilled in critical thinking throughout proposal processes, from understanding RFPs to conceptualizing responses
- Ability to transform expert insights into straightforward, persuasive content
- Creative in using graphics to illustrate solution concepts and benefits
- Demonstrated ability to write and manage proposal sections like technical approaches and management plans
- Familiarity with various acquisition methods, including Tech Challenges and Demos
Requirements:
- Must be a US Citizen and able to work domestically
- Must be able to attain low-level security clearance
Education:
Benefits:
- Fully remote
- Annual stipend
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Company Match 401(k) plan
- Flexible PTO, Paid Holidays
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities:
Oddball is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, religion, color, disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Any applicant with a mental or physical disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact an Oddball HR representative to request such an accommodation by emailing hello@Oddball.ioThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Compensation:
At Oddball, it’s important each employee is compensated competitively and fairly. In alignment with state legal requirements. A range for the included position is listed below. Be advised, actual offer details are determined by job category, job location, and candidate skill level.United States Wage Range: $125,000 – $180,000
