Delivery Associate Director

NTT DATA North America; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA North America is looking for a Delivery Associate Director to join our team in Arlington, Virginia. The role involves directing technical activities related to implementation, upgrades, and maintenance, ensuring compliance with regulations while modernizing legacy applications.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in IT or related field, with at least 10 years of IT management experience and relevant project management certification. Strong communication skills and familiarity with cloud infrastructure like AWS are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in IT management including systems development.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Project Management Certification (e.g., PMI PMP Certification).

Responsibilities

• Supports development of long-term IT strategies and technical roadmaps.
• Oversees network services and cloud platforms.
• Acts as liaison between IT and other agency departments.

Skills

IT management

Project Management

Technical Operations

Network Administration

Cloud Platforms

Education

Master’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

AWS

Job description

Req ID: 372365

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward‑thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a Delivery Associate Director to join our team in Arlington, Virginia (US-VA), United States (US).

Job Summary

The Technical Director directs and manages technical activities related to implementation, transition, upgrades, testing, break fix, operations and maintenance. The Technical Director serves as an operational agency Point of Contact and contact for government‑owned, external vendor solution elements for interoperability activities, communications, and escalations. The Technical Director performs technical engineering requirements associated with procurement, sustainment, modification, and performance of specific systems or sub‑systems; provides technical guidance, data analysis, reports, assists in the coordination of all technical activities to include system analysis and facilities with Government oversight for inherently Government activities that require a decision or that might obligate the Government. The Technical Director ensures any performance degradations not specifically and directly delivered services under this call order can be supported in the operational model with the greatest efficiency and least government staff activity. The Technical Director ensures technology alignment to the strategy, roadmap, and technical architecture decisions of the government. The Technical Director has strong leadership, communication and project management skills, in-depth technical knowledge and the ability to adapt to evolving technologies.

Job Duties

• Supports development of long‑term IT strategies, technical roadmaps, and policies aligned with agency missions.
• Oversees network services, server administration, cybersecurity, and cloud platforms.
• Ensures compliance with federal or local regulations (e.g., FISMA, FERPA, HIPAA) and implements robust security controls.
• Directs the modernization of legacy applications and manages the development of new, complex software solutions.
• Acts as a primary liaison between the IT department and other agency departments and stakeholders.

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Information Systems, Management, or a related field.
• One-and-one-half (1.5) years of additional experience can substitute for one (1) year of a typical degree program.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in IT management to include systems development, network administration, or technical operations.
• Project Management Certification (e.g., PMI PMP Certification).
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Work onsite Monday thru Thursday and Telework on Fridays.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with demonstrated ability to manage staff, communicate with non‑technical staff and officials, and drive organizational change.
• Familiarity with modern cloud infrastructure, particularly AWS.
• Understanding of government IT standards, requirements, best practices, and related regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple requests and deadlines concurrently in a fast‑paced environment.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a global technology services leader, serving a broad portfolio of clients with innovative solutions in AI, cloud, security, and digital infrastructure.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. NTT DATA complies with all applicable legal requirements regarding equal employment opportunity.