When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due June 26, 2026. Questions must be submitted by June 17, 2026.

It was issued by California State Teachers’ Retirement System. The work is located in West Sacramento, California, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Proven experience in enterprise solution architecture leadership. Expertise in AI/ML, cloud platforms, data analytics, and data warehouse systems. Track record of successful implementation of large-scale, secure IT solutions. Ability to provide technical mentorship and develop technical standards. Established presence or previous contracts with government or public sector organizations.

Senior Solution Architecture Lead Service (Due June 26, 2026)

Overview

Data Analytics, AI & Cloud Hosting

West Sacramento, California, United StatesPosted: June 13th, 2026Deadline: June 26th, 2026

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SUMMARY

The agency seeks an accomplished Senior Solution Architecture Lead to guide the design and implementation of complex enterprise IT systems leveraging AI, cloud, and data analytics technologies in California.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must hold a current Information Technology California Multiple Award Schedule (CMAS) agreement
Must have a minimum of ten years of IT experience with expert-level skills in enterprise architecture design, data modeling, and data warehouse implementation
Must have a minimum of three years of experience designing architecture that integrates Generative AI into Business Intelligence and Data Warehouse platforms
Must have at least five years of cloud architecture experience (Azure, AWS, or GCP) including infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform
Must have at least five years of experience leading cross-functional technical teams
Must have five or more years of experience in designing and implementing secure, scalable integration architectures
Must be able to perform work on-site at the CalSTRS headquarters facility in West Sacramento, CA

CONTRACT DURATION

24 months

TIMELINE

Question Submission Due Date: June 17th, 2026

Offer Due Date: June 26th, 2026

Estimated Start Work Date: August 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

June 17th, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

California State Teachers’ Retirement System

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DESCRIPTION

The agency is seeking a highly experienced Senior Solution Architecture Lead with expertise in Artificial Intelligence (AI) implementation, cloud platforms, advanced data analytics, and data warehouse systems. Serving as principal system architect and subject matter expert, the selected vendor will be responsible for designing, validating, and implementing scalable, secure technology solutions across multiple business areas.

Key responsibilities include leading architecture design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise-level IT solutions, utilizing AI/ML technologies, cloud infrastructure, data analytics systems, and modern data warehouse architectures. Primary tasks involve system architectural design, Large Language Model (LLM) evaluation and prompt integration, data modeling, integration, deployment strategies, and enterprise data governance, ensuring all solutions are robust, performant, and resilient.

The solution architect will develop technical documentation, establish coding standards, architectural guidelines, and best practices, and provide technical leadership on projects. Duties also include reviewing and approving various design artefacts and serving as a trusted advisor to project teams and executive stakeholders. Additional responsibilities involve mentorship in cloud-native design, microservices, APIs, and containerization, as well as offering advanced technical expertise during critical incident resolution. The initial contract term spans two years.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due June 26, 2026. Questions must be submitted by June 17, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by California State Teachers’ Retirement System. The work is located in West Sacramento, California, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Proven experience in enterprise solution architecture leadership
Expertise in AI/ML, cloud platforms, data analytics, and data warehouse systems
Track record of successful implementation of large-scale, secure IT solutions
Ability to provide technical mentorship and develop technical standards
Established presence or previous contracts with government or public sector organizations

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