CareerPlan

Federal Innovation & Solutions Development - CSO/OTA

Arlington, VAFull-time$139k–$269k2026-10-27 → 2026-11-10

Core

Solutions development leader translating federal mission challenges into executable solutions via CSOs and OTAs.

Role type

Senior IC solutions development leader (federal innovation)

Builds

Prototype and demonstration concepts for federal clients

Domain

US Federal Government / Defense & National Security

Required skills

federal solutions development, CSO/OTA opportunity shaping, solution architecture, technical business development, stakeholder engagement, solution workshops, acquisition strategy, partner evaluation

Preferred skills

concept-to-operational adoption, defense/intelligence innovation environments, emerging technologies integration, government innovation community relationships

Technologies

(none explicitly listed)

Responsibilities

Engage government stakeholders to understand mission priorities; Identify and qualify CSO and OTA opportunities; Partner with architects and SMEs to define solution approaches; Develop prototype and demonstration concepts; Evaluate and build relationships with technology partners; Connect technical design with acquisition strategy; Lead customer discovery sessions and demonstrations; Partner with capture, contracts, and delivery teams; Guide concept papers and solution briefs; Maintain continuity from opportunity development through award and delivery.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC