Senior Solutions Architect I, Pre-Sales - US Government Defense & Intelligence
Quick answer
Planet is hiring a senior solutions architect to design complex solutions for the US Defense and Intelligence community in Arlington, VA, with a base salary range of $118,170—$147,690 USD.
- Role
- Senior Solutions Architect I, Pre-Sales - US Government Defense & Intelligence
- Organization
- Planet
- Location
- Arlington, VA
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $118,170—$147,690 USD
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
The role
As a Pre-Sales Sr. Solutions Architect, you'll design complex solutions to demonstrate the value of Planet's data and services to help organizations within the United States Defense and Intelligence community overcome their earth data challenges.
What you'll do
- Architect and deliver solution demonstrations and presentations that highlight Planet’s offerings
- Build relationships with customers’ technical and management staff as a trusted advisor to their business
- Act as a senior technical advisor to the customer to recommend a solutions architecture that fits their business challenges
- Craft the technical response to tenders, RFI’s/RFP’s, and unsolicited proposals with respect to Planet’s products and solutions
- Partner with your sales team colleagues to architect and drive the technical strategy across customer and prospect account plans, shaping how accounts are engaged and won
- Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams including Customer Success, Product Management, and Business Development to act as the voice of the customer, assist with RFP and RFI preparation and submissions
What it takes
- 6+ years of experience in supporting the US Defense and Intelligence community in a technical capacity
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
- Experience working with GIS and Remote Sensing users within the Defense industry
- Experience in IMINT, ISR, and related fields
- Experience with QGIS, SocetGXP, ArcGIS, GDAL, Python, other common geospatial software packages and programming languages, and emerging technologies such as AI/ML
- Experience designing and presenting complex systems and solutions that bridge the gap between business problems and technology to meet organizational goals, budget, and scalability needs
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans, Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution, Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off, 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave, Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Home Office Reimbursement, Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement, Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning, Equity, Commuter Benefits (if local to an office), Volunteering Paid Time Off
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Arlington, VA, and is a hybrid role requiring 3 days per week in the office.
What is the compensation range?
The base salary range for this full-time position is $118,170—$147,690 USD.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include 6+ years of experience in supporting the US Defense and Intelligence community, experience with GIS and Remote Sensing, and experience with QGIS, SocetGXP, ArcGIS, GDAL, Python, and other geospatial software packages.
How do I apply?
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and the application deadline is 11:45p / 23:45 PT on 11/30/2023. You can apply now.
Is the job remote?
This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days per week in the office.
How to apply
Apply directly on Planet's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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