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ecsfederal lists this Executive Director, Technology & Innovation opportunity in virginia, Minnesota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Everforth ECS is seeking a Executive Director of Technology and Innovation to work in our Arlington, VA office.
ECS Federal is seeking a results driven Executive Director of Technology and Innovation to lead complex, high-impact IT modernization initiatives across National Security agencies. ECS combines mission understanding with technical firepower to deliver real-world outcomes, providing frontier technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, cloud, and digital transformation.
The ideal candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to senior government executives, translating strategic vision into executable outcomes while building and leading high-performing teams in regulated, mission-critical environments. This role will support business development and capture efforts while driving innovation and excellence through research and development on emerging technologies and best practices.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership & Client Engagement
Lead large federal portfolios, driving cloud adoption strategy , Data and AI best practices, and digital transformation across cabinet-level agencies, including Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior government stakeholders, including C-suite executives at federal agencies
Develop and execute unsolicited proposals and whitepapers to position ECS Federal as a transformative partner for large-scale federal opportunities
Provide thought leadership, subject matter expertise, and innovative solutions to support ECS Federal's business development and capture efforts
Help ECS meet Federal agencies where they are to transform their customer experience efforts and create scalable, actionable strategies
Program & Delivery Management
Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of multiple technology projects and solutions from planning/ideation through to deployment/implementation
Oversee post-sales delivery and technology implementation across multiple federal entities with varying cloud and IT maturity levels
Assess technical feasibility of proposed use cases by clarifying and analyzing requirements with data architects, SMEs, data engineers, and federal stakeholders
Anticipate government needs and develop forward looking roadmaps and solution proposals for government adoption
Lead end-to-end enterprise technology and process transformations impacting thousands of users and systems
Coordinate efforts with ECS Centers of Excellence (COE) and other corporate Cyber, Cloud, Development, Data, and AI SMEs to support use case development, roadmap and maturity development, and data integration
Team Development & Organizational Excellence
Lead and develop technical directors, SMEs, and principal architects to drive innovation and delivery of cross-functional teams of 10-30+ technical and business resources (data architects, data engineers, developers, and functional staff) across on-site and distributed environments
Drive talent acquisition, executing interviews, hiring, and onboarding of high-caliber professionals
Identify and manage training plans for new technologies for ECS technical staff to be prepared for emerging government needs
Foster a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing across technical staff within ECS Federal to drive innovation and excellence
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
Conduct research and development on emerging technologies and best practices to stay ahead of the curve and identify new opportunities for ECS Federal
Design and launch innovation initiatives to drive employee-driven ideation and executive-sponsored programs
Apply AI-enabled analytics and data-informed decision-making to improve delivery consistency and accelerate customer outcomes
Leverage expertise of ECS Federal employees to drive business success and growth
Establish ECS Federal as a thought leader in the industry through participation in conferences, workshops, and other industry events
Salary Range : $200,000 - $250,000
General Description of Benefits
Must be a US Citizen
Must be able to obtain Public Trust Clearance
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Technology, Business, or related discipline)
10+ years of progressive experience in technology consulting, cloud solutions, or IT transformation
7+ years managing IT/technology projects with experience managing technical and strategy teams in data science, data analytics, and data management
5+ years leading large teams in federal or public sector environments
Demonstrated experience managing multi-million-dollar contracts
Proven track record delivering complex solutions for federal agencies
Experience with cloud adoption strategies (AWS, Azure, or similar platforms)
Proficiency in various project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, etc.)
Excellent verbal and written communication, leadership, team management, and presentation skills
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Worksite address
virginia, MN, 55792, US
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