Enterprise Solutions Architect

About this role

<div class="content-intro"><div> <div> </div> <div>At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. </div> <div> </div> <div>Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. </div> <div> </div> <div>Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!</div> <div> </div> </div></div><p><strong>You Are:</strong></p> <p>The Enterprise Solution Architect (ESA) leads technical solution development on high-value federal opportunities within Accenture Federal Services. This role involves architecting end-to-end solutions, authoring technical volumes for RFP responses, and integrating AI-powered tools into proposal processes. The ESA also mentors solution architects, develops reusable technical content, and contributes to cross-portfolio collaboration.</p> <p><strong>The Work:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Standup/Administer an AI Cell to augment  Accenture's Capture/Solutioning capability</li> <li>Lead technical solutioning for high-value federal opportunities from early opportunity shaping through proposal submission</li> <li>Architect end-to-end solutions addressing complex federal requirements across cloud, AI/ML, cybersecurity, data modernization, and application development</li> <li>Conduct and participate in proposal review sessions providing technical assessment and recommendations <ul> <li>Color Reviewer for the firms highest stake deals</li> </ul> </li> <li>Author technical volumes including technical approach and support Demos and Orals.</li> <li>Develop reusable technical content including white papers, solution templates, technical graphics, and proof points on emerging technologies</li> <li>Pilot and integrate AI tools into solutioning workflows to improve efficiency and quality</li> <li>Manage a team of Solution Architects and mentor junior architects through structured development programs and contribute to proposal training curriculum <ul> <li>Administer yearly an onsite Solution Architect Apprenticeship Program comprised of 10-12 high potentials from across the portfolio</li> </ul> </li> <li>Participate in solution architect community meetings fostering cross-portfolio collaboration</li> </ul> <p><strong>Here's What You Need:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)</li> <li>Minimum 5 years of experience in enterprise solution architecture, technical consulting, or systems engineering</li> <li>Deep knowledge in 3+ 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</li> <li>Strong technical writing skills with ability to craft compelling narratives from complex architectures</li> <li>Experience with proposal processes including color teams, source selection criteria, and evaluation factors</li> <li>Experience with working collaboratively organizational  leadership</li> <li>Demonstrated wins on competitive federal opportunities</li> <li>Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with ability to tailor messages to diverse audiences</li> <li>Workshop facilitation experience leading technical discussions and building stakeholder consensus<strong><br></strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>Bonus Points If:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Recommended +5 years of experience supporting federal proposals, RFP responses, and competitive procurements</li> <li>Knowledge of federal acquisition (FAR, DFARS, GSA schedules, GWAC vehicles)</li> <li>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)</li> <li>Executive presence to present to C-suite and senior government officials</li> <li>Experience with AI-powered solutioning tools and automation</li> <li>Prior experience in content development and thought leadership</li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p> </p> <p><span class="TextRun SCXW225111203 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW225111203 BCX8">As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of <strong>California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia,…