Chief Technology Officer

Defense Information Systems Agency; Washington, Baltimore (District of Columbia, MD); On-site; USD 152,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) seeks a Chief Technology Officer to lead technology innovation and enterprise transformation from Fort Meade, MD.

As CTO, you will advise senior leaders and drive adoption of Zero Trust, 5G, quantum-resistant cryptography, and next-gen DoW IT standards across the organization to keep DISA ahead of threats.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or computer science with 30 credits in math, stats or CS.
• U.S. citizenship and transcripts required for the degree standards.
• Top Secret-SCI security clearance eligibility is required.

Responsibilities

• Emerging Technology research to identify opportunities for innovation.
• Strategic modernization and roadmapping for long-term DISA goals.
• Enterprise architecture evaluation for secure and reliable IT systems.
• Cross-agency collaboration with internal and external partners.
• Prepare technical analyses and briefings for senior leaders.

Skills

Technology evaluation

Senior advisory

Future tech adoption

Education

Engineering degree

Computer science degree

Job description

We’re seeking a visionary Chief Technology Officer to drive cutting-edge technology innovation and enterprise transformation for the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA).

Join DISA, where we deliver secure, resilient IT and communications capabilities that connect our Warfighters and senior leaders anytime, anywhere.

Our Emerging Technology (EM) organization operates at the intersection of innovation, mission integration, and enterprise modernization—ensuring DISA can adapt quickly to emerging threats, leverage cutting‑edge capabilities, and deliver resilient, secure, and scalable services across the DoW Information Network (DOWIN).

Position Overview:

As CTO you will serve as the senior scientific and professional advisor to the Enterprise Integration & Innovation Director (Tier 2 SES). You will drive enterprise-wide adoption of cutting-edge technologies — including Zero Trust, 5G, Quantum-Resistant Cryptography, and next-generation DoW IT standards — to keep DISA ahead of evolving threats and prevent technological obsolescence.

Salary:

$151,661 to $228,000 per year

Location: Fort Meade, MD

Major Duties:

• Emerging Technology Research — Conduct independent research and analysis on advanced technologies to identify opportunities for innovation across DISA.
• Strategic Modernization & Roadmapping — Develop technical assessments and recommendations that inform DISA’s long‑term modernization strategies and integrated enterprise roadmaps.
• Enterprise Architecture Evaluation — Assess and advise on technical solutions that support secure, efficient, and reliable information system architectures.
• Cross‑Agency Collaboration — Partner with internal DISA organizations, DoW stakeholders, and external mission partners to evaluate concepts, proposals, technical risks, and advanced technology requirements.
• Technical Reporting & Senior Leader Engagement — Prepare and present comprehensive technical analyses, reports, and briefings on emerging technology trends to senior scientific, technical, and mission stakeholders.

Key Skills

• Ability to evaluate, assess, and integrate advanced technologies into enterprise environments.
• Proven capability to provide authoritative scientific and technical counsel to senior leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to guide the adoption of next‑generation capabilities and prevent technological obsolescence.

Degree Requirements:

• This position requires a degree in engineering, or computer science, or a related degree with at least 30 credits in combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science that meets the OPM Individual Occupational Requirements for Professional Engineering Positions (series 0854/0855) or the Computer Science Positions (series 1550). Full details are available here: Engineering standard and Computer Science standard. Transcripts are required.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• Incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450.
• This is a drug testing designated position
• Incumbent is required to travel away from their normal duty station to other locations within the continental United States (CONUS) and/or other locations outside the continental United States (OCONUS) up to 30 percent of the time.

Security Clearance:

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret- SCI.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.