CS&PS Chief Technology Officer

As the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), you will be instrumental in shaping the strategy and solution development for the Citizen Security & Public Services Sector (CSPS). You will craft and implement IT strategies tailored to the Federal Civilian market, translating organizational needs into effective, best-in-class solutions that drive both mission success for our customers and growth for CSPS. With a blend of strong technical expertise, operational excellence, and an entrepreneurial mindset, you’ll embrace an outcome-focused approach to problem-solving. Collaborating closely with both internal teams and external stakeholders, you’ll develop and deploy strategic solutions to address complex challenges. You are a technology evangelist and industry thought leader.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive technology strategy and roadmap for the sector, ensuring seamless alignment with leadership, business goals, and organizational objectives.
• Build and refine a high-performing technology organization, incorporating the necessary functions to drive contract growth while cultivating a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
• Partner with leadership, business units, and stakeholders to gain a deep understanding of their technology needs and lead technology-enabled business initiatives.
• Clearly articulate and communicate the technology strategy and key performance indicators (KPIs) to all relevant stakeholders.
• Establish and nurture strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, partners, and technology vendors, to foster collaboration and mutual success.
• Analyze customer challenges and design innovative, tailored solutions that address their most pressing issues and support their mission objectives.
• Continuously evaluate emerging solutions and services to ensure the adoption of the most relevant innovations.
• Oversee the technology budget, ensuring prudent management of technology-related expenses and alignment with the sector’s growth strategy.
• Lead the development and deployment of cutting-edge technology solutions across the sector’s diverse portfolio, ensuring they meet the needs of both customers and business objectives.
• Collaborate with fellow executive team members to identify new business opportunities and strategic partnerships, offering guidance and support throughout the business growth lifecycle.
• Stay ahead of technology trends, industry shifts, and best practices to ensure the sector remains at the forefront of innovation.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations on a broad spectrum of technical matters, helping to guide decision-making and long-term planning.
• Advise on emerging technological research areas and advancements that align with both short- and long-term goals.
• Manage the technology budget effectively, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently and in line with sector objectives, while maintaining cost-effective solutions.
• Lead innovation forums to foster cross-sector collaboration and drive internal partnerships, accelerating the pace of technological advancement.
• Represent the organization as a thought leader at industry events, conferences, and forums, contributing valuable insights to the broader technological community.
• Spearhead the integration of AI technologies to advance operational efficiency and enhance customer value.
• Drive technological growth and advancements in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, creating strategic differentiation and delivering measurable value for customers.

Qualifications/Experience/Skills Required:

• 15+ years of experience in technology leadership, including 5+ years in a senior executive role, ideally within Federal Civilian IT to include Homeland Security.
• Proven leadership and team-building abilities, with a history of mentoring and developing high-performing technical talent.
• Demonstrated success in building, scaling, and leading technology teams, driving large-scale transformations, and implementing innovative solutions to meet business objectives.
• Strong track record of successfully navigating matrixed organizations, building consensus, and influencing key stakeholders across diverse teams.
• Deep expertise in Enterprise IT, including software development, cloud infrastructure, IT operations, cybersecurity, data analytics, and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with external stakeholders such as strategic alliance partners, vendors, and customers.
• Strategic thinker with robust business acumen, skilled at aligning technology initiatives with broader organizational goals to drive growth and success.
• Strong working knowledge of data security, privacy regulations, and cloud computing environments, ensuring compliance and effective risk management.
• Passionate about continuous learning, staying at the forefront of technology trends and industry developments to drive innovation.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a data-driven, solution-oriented mindset.
• Willingness to travel as needed, with flexibility for up to 25% travel.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, delivering results under pressure while meeting deadlines and adapting to evolving challenges.
• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology (IT), Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Secret or Top-Secret clearance required.