SLG Architect

Overview

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Job Family
Data Engineering & Architecture Consulting

Travel Required
Up to 75%+

Clearance Required
None

What You Will Do

The Director – Solution Architect plays a critical role in supporting the Technology Partner by driving the development and delivery of industry-specific technology solutions for state and local government clients. This role bridges strategic account planning and technical execution, ensuring alignment between client needs, capability teams, and Guidehouse’s technology offerings.

What You Will Need

Solution Development & Industry Alignment

• Collaborate with account subject matter experts (SMEs) and capability teams to design and refine industry-specific service offerings.
• Translate client challenges into actionable solution architectures that leverage Guidehouse’s full technology portfolio (AI, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Platforms, etc.).
• Maintain a deep understanding of public sector trends and procurement priorities to inform solution design.

Pre-RFP Opportunity Shaping

• Engage early in the sales cycle to support pre-RFP shaping activities, including client workshops, capability alignment, and strategic positioning.
• Identify and document client pain points and transformation goals to inform proposal strategy and solution narratives.

Proposal Leadership

• Lead the development of RFP responses, including solution architecture, technical writing, and coordination across delivery and business development teams.
• Ensure proposals reflect Guidehouse’s differentiated value and align with client expectations and procurement requirements.

Project Support & Quality Assurance

• Serve in billable roles on active projects, providing hands-on delivery support and technical leadership.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews to ensure solution integrity, delivery excellence, and client satisfaction.
• Act as a trusted advisor to project teams, helping resolve delivery challenges and maintain alignment with strategic goals.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in technology consulting or solution architecture, preferably in public sector environments.
• Demonstrated success in developing and delivering complex technology solutions.
• Strong understanding of state and local government operations, procurement cycles, and transformation initiatives.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

This role is essential to scaling Guidehouse’s technology footprint in the state and local market. By supporting the Technology Partner and aligning delivery with strategic growth, the Director – Solution Architect helps ensure Guidehouse remains a trusted leader in public sector innovation.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• State C level relationships
• Experience in Justice and Public Safety

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package
• Discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health and wellness benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision
• Professional development and learning opportunities

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 applicable law.

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