Mission Technologies, a division of HII→
Solution Architect (Summer Intern) - 27240 at Mission… · McLean
InternshipHybridMcLean, VA$50k–$58k/yr
Skills
requirements analysistechnical architecturecybersecurity standardsproposal developmentcommunication skillsrisk assessmentcustomer engagementteam collaboration
Job Description
Summary: Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is seeking a Solution Architect intern to assist with the design and development of innovative solutions for U.S. defense and federal customer requirements. The role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure solutions are technically sound and aligned with mission outcomes.
Responsibilities:
- Assist requirement analysis and decomposition for complex federal opportunities
- Translate customer mission needs into actionable technical and management architectures
- Assist with the development of solution concepts, trade-off analyses, and recommend approaches
- Align solutions with capture strategies, win themes, and discriminators
- Collaborate with proposal managers to ensure compliance and compelling narratives
- Support oral presentations, demonstrations, and customer engagements
- Assist with the development of the technical vision for a proposal solution
- Ensure solutions meet open architecture, cybersecurity, and interoperability standards
- Assist in the performing gap analyses and research/recommend subcontractor and vendor options to fill gaps
- Assist with risk assessments and help develop mitigation strategies
- Review and validate solution designs from other team members
- Partner with business development, capture management, operations (e.g., engineering, program management), and subcontractors to integrate capabilities
- Represent the company in customer and industry forums
Required Qualifications:
- Ability to learn and understand DoD acquisition processes, requirements analysis, and compliance standards
- Strong communication skills — able to translate technical solutions into compelling business narratives
- Candidate that can be considered for reg FT employment, at the conclusion of the internship
- High School Diploma or equivalent + Must be working towards a Bachelor's or Master's degree with between 40% and 60% of the required credits completed
- Education transcript verification required along with full background check
Required Skills: Requirements analysis, Technical architecture, Cybersecurity standards
Important Skills: Proposal development, Communication skills
Nice-to-Have Skills: Risk assessment, Customer engagement, Team collaboration
Benefits: Best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices, Wellness resources, Employee assistance programs, Savings Plan Options (401(k)), Financial planning tools, Life insurance, Employee discounts, Paid holidays, Paid time off, Tuition reimbursement, Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
Benefits
Best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices
Wellness resources
Employee assistance programs
Savings Plan Options (401(k))
Financial planning tools
Life insurance
Employee discounts
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships