Associate Director, AI Strategy and Solution Architecture
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Strategic Leadership & Client Engagement
Lead large federal portfolios, driving cloud adoption strategy and digital transformation across cabinet-level agencies, including Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior government stakeholders, including C-suite executives at federal agencies
Develop and execute unsolicited proposals and whitepapers to position ECS Federal as a transformative partner for large-scale federal opportunities
Provide thought leadership, subject matter expertise, and innovative solutions to support ECS Federal's business development and capture efforts
Help ECS meet Federal agencies where they are to transform their customer experience efforts and create scalable, actionable strategies
Program & Delivery Management
Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of multiple data/AI projects from planning/ideation through to deployment/implementation
Oversee post-sales delivery and technology implementation across multiple federal entities with varying cloud and IT maturity levels
Assess technical feasibility of proposed use cases by clarifying and analyzing requirements with data architects, SMEs, data engineers, and federal stakeholders
Lead end-to-end enterprise technology and process transformations impacting thousands of users and systems
Coordinate efforts with ECS Centers of Excellence (COE) and other corporate Cyber, Data, and AI SMEs to support use case development, roadmap and maturity development, and data integration
Team Development & Organizational Excellence
Lead and develop cross-functional teams of 10-30+ technical and business resources (data architects, data engineers, developers, and functional staff) across on-site and distributed environments
Drive talent acquisition, executing interviews, hiring, and onboarding of high-caliber professionals
Maintain 100% training and certification compliance across teams
Foster a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing among cybersecurity experts, researchers, and practitioners within ECS Federal to drive innovation and excellence
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
Conduct research and development on emerging technologies and best practices to stay ahead of the curve and identify new opportunities for ECS Federal
Design and launch innovation initiatives to drive employee-driven ideation and executive-sponsored programs
Apply AI-enabled analytics and data-informed decision-making to improve delivery consistency and accelerate customer outcomes
Leverage expertise of ECS Federal employees to drive business success and growth
Establish ECS Federal as a thought leader in the industry through participation in conferences, workshops, and other industry events
Salary Range: $200,000-$210-000
General Description of Benefits
Required Skills
- Must be a US Citizen
- Must be able to obtain Public Trust Clearance
- 15+ years of progressive experience in technology consulting, cloud solutions, or IT transformation
- 7+ years managing IT/technology projects with experience managing technical and strategy teams in data science, data analytics, and data management
- 5+ years leading large teams in federal or public sector environments
- Demonstrated experience managing multi-million-dollar contracts
- Proven track record delivering complex solutions for federal civilian agencies (DHS, DOT, or similar preferred)
- Experience with cloud adoption strategies (AWS, Azure, or similar platforms)
- Proficiency in various project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, etc.)
- Excellent verbal and written communication, leadership, team management, and presentation skills
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Technology, Business, or related discipline)
Desired Skills
- AWS Solutions Architect Associate or equivalent cloud certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or SAFe Agilist (SA) certification
- Understanding of data management, data governance, and how data is used within AI to drive decisions
- Knowledge of AI/ML concepts, tools, and languages
- Expertise in managing AI/ML and Generative AI initiatives, especially with AWS platforms and LLM technologies
- Experience managing proof of concept/proof of value lifecycles
- Experience with the Atlassian Suite (Jira/Confluence)
- Experience building highly scalable platforms, products, or services
- #EverforthECS1
- ECS Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.
- Everforth ECS is the federal segment of Everforth , a $4B global organization with over 10,000 employees. Our nearly 3,500 professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies. Our work powers mission-critical outcomes, strengthens technology partnerships, and creates meaningful opportunities for our people. We are defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, a culture of innovation, and an environment where talent can thrive and grow. We value:
- Attracting and developing top talent and high-performing teams
- Fostering a culture that is engaging, accountable, and mission-driven
- Meet the challenge. Make a difference with Everforth ECS!
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