Executive Director, Technology & Innovation

Socket.dev; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Federal in Arlington, VA seeks an Executive Director of Technology and Innovation to lead large-scale IT modernization initiatives across federal agencies, including DHS, blending strategic vision with hands-on delivery.

You will manage multi-million-dollar programs, guide cloud adoption, data and AI initiatives, and build high-performing cross-functional teams across on-site and distributed environments.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain Public Trust Clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Technology, Business, or related field.
• 10+ years in technology consulting, cloud solutions, or IT transformation.

Responsibilities

• Lead large federal portfolios, driving cloud adoption, data and AI best practices, and digital transformation.
• Serve as trusted advisor to senior government stakeholders and C-suite executives.
• Develop unsolicited proposals and whitepapers to position ECS Federal as a transformative partner.
• Provide thought leadership and innovative solutions to support business development and capture efforts.
• Oversee end-to-end lifecycle of technology projects across multiple federal entities.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Client engagement

Public sector experience

Cloud adoption

Data & AI

Communication

Team leadership

Proposal development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Everforth ECS is seeking a Executive Director of Technology and Innovation to work in our Arlington, VA office.

ECS Federal is seeking a results driven Executive Director of Technology and Innovation to lead complex, high-impact IT modernization initiatives across National Security agencies. ECS combines mission understanding with technical firepower to deliver real-world outcomes, providing frontier technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, cloud, 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 , Data and AI best practices, 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 technology projects and solutions 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
• Anticipate government needs and develop forward looking roadmaps and solution proposals for government adoption
• 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, Cloud, Development, Data, and AI SMEs to support use case development, roadmap and maturity development, and data integration

Team Development & Organizational Excellence

• Lead and develop technical directors, SMEs, and principal architects to drive innovation and delivery of 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
• Identify and manage training plans for new technologies for ECS technical staff to be prepared for emerging government needs
• Foster a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing across technical staff 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 - $250,000

General Description of Benefits

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen
• Must be able to obtain Public Trust Clearance
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Technology, Business, or related discipline)
• 10+ 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 agencies
• 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