Technical Strategist

Brief summary of position

The Technical Strategist, supports business growth by interfacing with potential customers, crafting technology solutions to solve customer needs, building prototypes of proposed solutions, and developing technical proposals. This mid-level position has two essential focus areas: 1) this individual is a lead contributor to IT-oriented proposals and government business development (BD) activities, particularly in written Technical Volume content, applying: a general knowledge of standard government procurement methods for IT projects, the state of IT solutions today, and the ability to write concisely and clearly. 2) Additionally, the individual provides technical project leadership, organizing teams, and providing front line customer relationship management in support of winning new work.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides technical content (approaches, solutions, text and supporting graphics) to proposals and oral presentations for government.
• Leads technical contributors to proposals including internal staff and partner staff.
• Learns our contracts, past performance, and differentiators for competitive bids
• Contributes to discussions on suitability of potential bids in the pipeline
• Leads a Technical Volume/Oral Presentation/Coding Challenge

Required Skills

• Procurement / Business Development-Related Skills
  • Understands the federal procurement process, and is able to respond to federal RFPs and RFIs. Can shape a competitive response to satisfy solicitation requirements.
  • Writes with clarity about technical topics and technical approaches. Can address the topics in a technical volume of an IT government proposal. Can add innovative approaches.
  • Balances the goals of: creating bid differentiation, compliance, sales, technical correctness
• Technical Skills
  • Can write in detail about a wide range of contemporary technical topics such as: Agile development, Continuous Integration, automation, Infrastructure as Code (IAC) concepts, testing methods, leading cloud platform services, Section 508 testing, Risk Management Framework (RMF), data stores and services, and the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) services, etc.
  • Creates technical approaches in response to government procurements. Able to create technical figures and to concisely.
• Can provide writing examples

Desired Skills

Knowledge of federal procurement norms/processes

Clear and concise writing

Foundational hands-on technology experience

Can organize a group of technical contributors (internal and external)

Pay Range: $160,000 - $180,000

The posted pay range reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity.

Headquartered in Sterling, VA, Strongbridge LLC is a key provider of IT services and engineering to the Federal Government. Strongbridge has extensive experience and knowledge in systems engineering, IT services, strategic communications and program support.  Strongbridge is financially secure and a trusted partner that treats our customers, partners and employees with integrity and respect. 

Enhance Your Career as Part of Our Team:

Strongbridge is a robust and agile small business led by seasoned government contracting executives with the quality processes and management controls of a large business.  Our program management processes and techniques are based on industry best practices, and certified by external auditors, ensuring low performance risk. At Strongbridge, we are not only committed to providing our employees with the opportunity to pursue their careers, but we also foster a work environment that allows for mutual respect, open lines of communication and rewards for those who contribute to the company’s success and growth. To ensure the highest level of employee satisfaction, we offer a competitive benefits package. Only by recognizing the importance of a balanced work/family life can we ensure loyalty to our company and the highest level of client satisfaction. With outstanding benefits, an exciting work environment, and ample opportunity for growth, Strongbridge is the obvious choice for the business and technology leaders of today and tomorrow.

Strongbridge offers an expansive benefits package including:  health/dental/vision/life/short and long term disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, education assistance, and 401k w/company match.

Strongbridge is a proud Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (EEO/APP).  Strongbridge embraces diversity by providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and status as an individual with a disability or protected veteran. Strongbridge also maintains a drug-free workplace.

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