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.

 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.