[Hiring] Chief Technology Officer @Strategic Communications

Role Description

The Chief Technology Officer is an executive leader and player-coach who develops and executes the technology strategy in alignment with Strategic’s business goals, with an emphasis on enhancing the internal and external customer experience. This multifaceted role oversees organizational hardware, software, data, and networks, as well as the development and delivery of client technology solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field required; Master’s degree or advanced technical certifications preferred.
• 10+ years of related experience with at least 5 years in an executive, senior leadership, or managerial position.
• Prior experience creating operation playbooks for solution teams.
• Deep understanding of systems architecture, cloud infrastructure, artificial intelligence tools, cybersecurity governance, policies, framework, and risk management.
• Prior experience managing 15+ direct reports and 20+ team members indirectly.
• Ten years’ experience planning, designing, managing, and deploying solutions encompassing technological vision, assessment of existing infrastructure, optimization of workflows, integration of new tools, and governance and risk assessments.

Requirements

• Daily managerial oversight of all technical staff, including recruitment, training, professional development, and operations.
• Management of technology budget, liaising with internal parties and external partners as needed.
• Researching and recommending new systems and technologies as required.
• Driving the adoption of new technologies and managing the implementation of technology solutions.
• Working closely with executive leadership to align technology with business goals.
• Ensuring the security of software and infrastructure, implementing best practices for data protection.
• Experience migrating legacy federal systems to secure cloud infrastructures.
• A proven ability to responsibly integrate artificial intelligence, machine learning, and big data into solutions while maintaining strict compliance.
• Acting as the central link between engineering teams, non-technical stakeholders, and agency leadership.
• Creation of operational and service delivery playbooks and framework to deploy Strategic’s go-to-market solutions.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• 401k Plan
• Paid Vacation Days
• Paid Sick Days
• Paid Holidays

Other Benefits

• Dog-friendly corporate office
• Wellness incentives
• Referral bonuses

Screening Requirements

• Background Check
• Drug Testing
• Preferred US Citizen with ability to obtain security clearance as needed