Associate Director, AI Strategy and Solution Architecture

Everforth, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth ECS seeks an Associate Director of AI Strategy and Solution Architecture to lead federal digital transformation initiatives, align AI/ML strategies with cloud adoption, and advise senior government stakeholders.

The role focuses on shaping proposals, guiding cross-functional teams, and delivering enterprise-grade AI and data platforms within regulated federal environments. Remote work is available for candidates in the United States.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in technology consulting, cloud solutions, or IT transformation.
• 7+ years managing IT/technology projects with experience leading technical and strategy teams in data science, data analytics, and data management.
• 5+ years leading large teams in federal or public sector environments.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience with cloud adoption strategies (AWS, Azure) and federal civilian contexts.

Responsibilities

• Lead large federal portfolios, driving cloud adoption strategy and digital transformation across cabinet-level agencies, including 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 and innovative solutions to support business development and capture efforts.
• Help transform customer experiences and create scalable, actionable strategies.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Client engagement

Cloud strategy

AI/ML concepts

Federal civilian experience

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technology or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Associate Director, AI Strategy and Solution Architecture

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Work from home, Virginia, United States

Job Description

Everforth ECS is seeking an Associate Director to work remotely.

ECS Federal is seeking a results-driven Associate Director of Digital Transformation & Cloud Solutions to lead complex, high-impact IT modernization initiatives across federal civilian agencies. ECS combines mission understanding with technical firepower to deliver real-world outcomes, providing frontier technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and digital transformation.

The ideal candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to senior government executives, translating strategic vision into executable outcomes while building and leading high-performing teams in regulated, mission-critical environments. This role will support business development and capture efforts while driving innovation and excellence through research and development on emerging technologies and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

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


• 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


• 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)


• 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

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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!

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.

Meet the challenge. Make a difference with Everforth ECS!