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Innovation Lead

Quality Business Engineering
Fort Belvoir, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2025

Job Type

Full-time

Description

About the Role : We are seeking a highly experienced Innovation Lead to support enterprise-level cloud systems for the Department of Defense (DoD) or Intelligence Community (IC). This is an excellent opportunity for a senior-level professional with deep expertise in cloud technologies, IT modernization, and AI / Gen AI implementation, to lead transformational IT initiatives for the Federal Government.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Lead and deliver large-scale cloud systems for the DoD or IC, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security.
  • Oversee and manage enterprise-level IT systems and cloud development for the Federal Government, focusing on system transitions, modernizations, acquisitions, and transformations.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on cloud architectures, software engineering, IT modernization, and development best practices.
  • Drive the implementation and sustainment of cloud-based solutions, including AI / Gen AI capabilities, for DoD or other government agencies.
  • Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and strategic guidance to teams working on complex IT projects.
  • Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources, ensuring projects are completed on time and within scope.
  • Collaborate with government and contractor stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of IT systems and cloud-based solutions.
  • Stay up to date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and security best practices relevant to DoD and IC cloud environments.

Requirements

Required Qualifications :

  • 10 years of experience delivering cloud systems for the DoD or Intelligence Community.
  • 5 years of experience leading enterprise-level IT systems / cloud development and sustainment, including managing IT system transitions, modernizations, acquisitions, and transformations.
  • 7-10 years of hands-on experience in software engineering, IT modernization, IT project management, or development / sustainment roles.
  • 1 years of experience implementing AI / Gen AI engagement in DoD or other government agencies.
  • Demonstrated experience with Agile Development.
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Active Top-Secret clearance
  • Azure Fundamentals certification.
  • AI certification (e.g., Microsoft Certified : Azure AI Engineer Associate or similar)
  • PMI-ACP certification (Agile Certified Practitioner)
  • PMP certification (Project Management Professional)
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Desired Skills :

  • Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with technical teams, stakeholders, and senior government officials.
  • Proven ability to manage complex, multi-faceted IT projects in a high-pressure, high-stakes environment.
  • Experience with cloud security best practices and compliance standards for DoD or federal agencies.
  • Familiarity with the latest trends in cloud computing, DevOps, and AI technologies.
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