BS in a related field; MBA in IT Management or Program/Project Management preferred
10+ years of experience in IT strategy and operations
Top Secret clearance required with SCI eligibility
ITIL Certified
PMP/PMI certification preferred
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary Point of Contact and strategic advisor to the CIO
Develop and execute comprehensive enterprise IT strategies and modernization plans
Lead coordination of enterprise cybersecurity initiatives aligned with DoD policies
Establish and manage enterprise IT portfolios for effective oversight
Oversee development of enterprise IT architecture to support operational needs
Implement enterprise cloud computing strategies including migration and security
Manage enterprise data strategies for governance and accessibility
Benefits
Opportunity to work with a government customer in Maryland
Engagement in high-level strategic IT and cybersecurity initiatives
Collaboration with executive leadership and technical teams
Potential for professional development and certifications
Involvement in shaping the future of enterprise IT operations
Full Job Description
Enterprise IT Strategy & Operations Lead. This is an exempt position supporting a government customer in Maryland.
TOP SECRET CLEARANCE REQUIRED
Responsibilities:
Serve as the primary Point of Contact (POC) and strategic advisor to the CIO, providing executive-level guidance, operational coordination, and recommendations supporting enterprise IT and cybersecurity priorities.
Develop, maintain, and execute comprehensive enterprise IT strategies, strategic initiatives, technology roadmaps, and modernization plans aligned with DC3's mission, organizational priorities, and long-term objectives.
Lead the coordination and execution of enterprise cybersecurity initiatives, ensuring alignment with applicable DoD cybersecurity policies, regulatory requirements, risk management practices, and established cybersecurity frameworks.
Establish, manage, and govern enterprise IT portfolios, ensuring effective oversight of technology investments, project prioritization, portfolio performance, and alignment with organizational objectives.
Develop, maintain, and oversee DC3's enterprise IT architecture, ensuring technology solutions, infrastructure, applications, and systems support operational requirements, interoperability, scalability, and modernization objectives.
Oversee the development and implementation of enterprise cloud computing strategies, including cloud adoption, migration planning, service integration, security considerations, and alignment with mission and operational requirements.
Develop, coordinate, and manage enterprise data strategies that promote effective data governance, accessibility, integration, quality, security, and utilization in support of DC3's operational and strategic objectives.
Develop and maintain IT acquisition strategies, investment plans, and technology roadmaps, ensuring procurement decisions support enterprise architecture, mission requirements, financial priorities, and long-term sustainability.
Provide strategic oversight of enterprise IT and cybersecurity programs, ensuring effective project planning, milestone tracking, resource coordination, risk management, and timely execution of organizational initiatives.
Establish and maintain structured IT portfolio governance frameworks, standardized management processes, decision-making procedures, and reporting mechanisms to improve transparency, accountability, and operational effectiveness.
Evaluate enterprise IT resource requirements, workforce capabilities, technology investments, and operational priorities to optimize resource allocation and support efficient execution of strategic initiatives.
Identify, analyze, and manage interdependencies across enterprise IT programs and projects, using data-driven assessments to address operational risks, scheduling conflicts, resource constraints, and potential mission impacts.
Conduct comprehensive cost-benefit analyses, business case evaluations, and build-versus-buy assessments to support informed technology investment decisions, resource utilization, and acquisition planning.
Develop and deliver executive-level briefings, strategic performance reports, portfolio dashboards, and decision-support materials while coordinating with CIO leadership, directorate personnel, program stakeholders, and technical teams.
Evaluate enterprise IT operations, portfolio performance, governance processes, and technology strategies to identify opportunities for modernization, operational efficiencies, process improvements, and enhanced mission effectiveness.
Qualifications Requirements:
BS in a related field; MBA in IT Management or Program/Project Management preferred
