Technology Modernization Analyst (Secret Clearance)

Position Description:

ThinkTek is seeking a highly motivated Technology Modernization Analyst to support the assessment of our client's current technology landscape and the development of a forward-looking technology strategy. This role is focused on the tactical evaluation of systems and architecture, identifying opportunities for modernization, and creating a detailed, actionable roadmap to guide the organization's technological transformation.
Key Responsibilities:
• Technology and Architecture Assessment: Conduct comprehensive assessments of the current technology environment and architecture, evaluating their alignment with industry best practices and mission requirements.
• Roadmap Development: Develop a multi-year technology roadmap that includes a sequenced plan of initiatives, timelines, dependencies, and a prioritization matrix aligned to strategic objectives.
• Future-State Vision: Create and document a 'to-be' technology vision, including detailed narratives and models of the target environment.
• Emerging Technology Analysis: Analyze emerging trends and technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), to identify opportunities for improving baseline technologies (e.g., ServiceNow) and back-office support.
• Performance Metrics: Define and draft Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track the progress and success of the technology roadmap's implementation.
• Implementation and Financial Planning: Develop a tactical plan for the first year of implementation and create multi-year financial and resource estimates (cost, personnel, skills) required to execute the roadmap.
Required:
Skills & Competencies:

• Ability to evaluate complex IT environments, systems, and architectures for alignment with mission needs and industry best practices.
• Working knowledge of enterprise architecture concepts and ability to support development of current-state ("as-is") and future-state ("to-be") views.
• Ability to develop multi-year technology roadmaps, including prioritization, sequencing, and dependency mapping aligned to strategic objectives.
• Familiarity with legacy system modernization approaches, including cloud adoption, platform consolidation, and workflow automation improvements.
• Ability to assess emerging technologies (e.g., AI/ML, automation, low-code platforms) for applicability to mission and business processes.
• Ability to define and apply KPIs and performance metrics to track progress and inform decision-making.
• Experience supporting cost estimation, resource modeling, and implementation planning for technology initiatives.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into clear documentation, briefings, and recommendations for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Familiarity with tools such as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and collaboration platforms (e.g., Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow).
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Clearance:

• Minimum Active Secret Clearance

Education & Experience:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in information technology, systems engineering, business, or related field
• Experience: 3+ years of experience supporting federal IT programs, system modernization, or technology consulting

Desired:

• Experience supporting large-scale or multi-vendor federal IT programs or modernization initiatives.
• Familiarity with federal mission systems, including case management, workflow automation, or identity and credentialing solutions.
• Certifications such as PMP, FAC-P/PM, SAFe, Scrum Master (CSM), or ITIL
• Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or government cloud platforms)

ThinkTek offers medical, dental, and vision insurance to all full-time employees; PTO and a variety of other paid leave options are also available. You can read more about ThinkTek benefits at .