Drimva

HPE

Principal Presales Architect - Federal Clearance Required

$146K–$343K

All, Maryland, United States of America +2 · Principal · Full-time · Posted Dec 7, 2025

Location
All, Maryland, United States of America
Reston, Virginia, United States of America
All, District of Columbia, United States of America
Experience
12+ years of technical IT experience focused on technical consulting and solution selling; 2+ years supporting sales and end users to build or develop technical enterprise solutions.
Education
Advanced degree in technology or related field preferred, or equivalent technical qualifications.

About the job

Designs and presents technical solutions for a federal agency, translating customer needs into proposals and supporting the account’s sales cycle.

What you'll do

  • Lead solution design and communicate how proposals align with customer business outcomes.
  • Advise customer and account teams on technical strategies, risks, trade-offs, and transformation needs.
  • Build and manage the opportunity pipeline, support forecasts, and coordinate internal teams and partners.

What they ask for

  • TS/SCI with FSP (Full Scope Poly) clearance.
  • 12+ years of technical IT experience focused on technical consulting and solution selling.
  • 2+ years supporting sales and end users to build or develop technical enterprise solutions.
  • Extensive knowledge of the customer’s mission and requirements and the competitive landscape; 2 relevant technology certifications or equivalent experience expected.

Nice to have

  • Advanced degree in technology or a related field, or equivalent technical qualifications.
  • Enterprise architecture frameworks and project management methodologies and certifications.

Pay

USD $146,000.00 - $343,000.00 annual total pay (sales role; combined base salary and target-level sales compensation)

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