Technology Modernization & Innovation SME

About the role

Zantech is seeking a Technology Modernization & Innovation SME to contribute to the success of their upcoming Operations and Program Management Support Services project. This role is based out of Ashburn, VA and requires a Hybrid role.

Responsibilities

• Support the Government in identifying, evaluating, and demonstrating technology-enabled approaches that improve mission performance, operational efficiency, decision support, and service delivery across the BEMSD environment
• Lead or advise rapid prototyping, proof-of-concept development, technical demonstrations, coding challenges, and other innovation activities used to inform Government acquisition or modernization decisions
• Apply intelligent automation, AI-enabled capabilities, data analytics, customer experience, and platform development approaches to improve workflows, decision support, and mission outcomes
• Assess technical feasibility, risks, dependencies, security and privacy considerations, and transition approaches associated with modernization initiatives
• Lead cloud, platform, application, or solution modernization efforts, including hybrid cloud transformation, software development, and technical strategy
• Advise executive stakeholders, translating complex technical concepts into actionable options and shaping scalable, low-risk solutions that align with Government priorities, security expectations, and operational realities

Requirements

• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of Federal IT modernization, technology management, software engineering, cloud architecture, digital transformation, and/or related experience; 10+ years providing technical leadership for medium or large multi-task projects of high complexity in a Federal environment
• Demonstrated experience leading cloud, platform, application, or solution modernization efforts, including hybrid cloud transformation, software development, and technical strategy
• Experience leading or advising rapid prototyping, proof-of-concept development, technical demonstrations, coding challenges, or other innovation activities used to inform Government acquisition or modernization decisions
• Experience applying intelligent automation, AI-enabled capabilities, data analytics, customer experience, and platform development approaches to improve workflows, decision support, and mission outcomes
• Experience assessing technical feasibility, risks, dependencies, security/privacy considerations, and transition approaches associated with modernization initiatives
• Advising executive stakeholders; translating complex technical concepts into actionable options; shaping scalable, low-risk solutions aligned with Government priorities, security expectations, and operational realities
• Experience supporting DHS or other homeland security, law enforcement, or Federal civilian mission environments is preferred

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field
• Active Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• One or more relevant professional certifications in cloud architecture, agile delivery, or platform engineering — e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, Salesforce Heroku Architect, SAFe Agilist, or equivalent certification

Skills

• Technical leadership in technical strategy, software engineering, cloud architecture, intelligent automation, and rapid prototyping within a Federal environment

Benefits

Competitive compensation, strong benefits, and a vacation package, as well as a fast-paced and exciting work environment.

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