Executive Director, Technology & Innovation

Everforth ECS is seeking an Executive Director of Technology and Innovation to work in our Arlington, VA office. The role will lead complex, high‑impact IT modernization initiatives across National Security agencies, serving as a trusted advisor to senior government executives and driving innovation through research and development on emerging technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Client Engagement: Lead large federal portfolios, drive cloud adoption, data and AI best practices, and digital transformation for cabinet‑level agencies such as DHS; act as a trusted advisor to senior government stakeholders; develop unsolicited proposals and whitepapers; provide thought leadership to support business development and capture efforts; create scalable, actionable strategies to improve customer experience.
• Program & Delivery Management: Manage end‑to‑end lifecycle of multiple technology projects from ideation through deployment; oversee post‑sales delivery across federal entities with varying cloud and IT maturity; assess technical feasibility with data architects, SMEs, and stakeholders; develop forward‑looking roadmaps and solution proposals; coordinate with ECS Centers of Excellence and corporate SMEs to support use‑case development, roadmap creation, and data integration.
• Team Development & Organizational Excellence: Lead and develop technical directors, SMEs, and principal architects, overseeing cross‑functional teams of 10‑30+ resources; drive talent acquisition, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding; manage training plans for emerging technologies; foster a collaborative culture and knowledge sharing across ECS Federal.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Conduct R&D on emerging technologies and best practices; design and launch employee‑driven innovation initiatives; apply AI‑enabled analytics for data‑informed decision‑making; leverage internal expertise to drive business growth; represent ECS Federal as a thought leader at conferences, workshops, and industry events.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen; must be able to obtain Public Trust clearance (TS/SCI or higher preferred).
• 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 leading technical and strategy teams in data science, analytics, and data management.
• 5+ years leading large teams in federal or public‑sector environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing multi‑million‑dollar contracts and delivering complex solutions for federal agencies.
• Experience with cloud adoption strategies (AWS, Azure, or similar platforms).
• Proficiency in project‑management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communication, leadership, team‑management, and presentation skills.

Desired Skills

• Understanding of data management, data governance, and AI‑driven decision making.
• Knowledge of AI/ML concepts, tools, and programming languages.
• Experience managing proof‑of‑concept/value lifecycles.
• Familiarity with the Atlassian Suite (Jira, Confluence).
• Experience building highly scalable platforms, products, or services.

Compensation

Salary Range: $200,000 – $250,000