ODNI CIO Team Lead

DCCA; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 128,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Paid and unpaid leave

Job summary

DCCA is seeking an ODNI CIO Team Lead located in Bethesda, Maryland. This individual will be the lead manager and administrator for the ODNI CIO team, overseeing key project operations and direct personnel activities. The role emphasizes executive communication and strategic direction.

The ideal candidate must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field and a minimum of four years of Program Management experience. Comprehensive benefits including healthcare and education assistance are also provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of hands-on Program Management experience supporting enterprise IT.
• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical field with eight or more years of experience.
• Demonstrated experience translating mission priorities into actionable IT roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead manager and administrator for the ODNI CIO team.
• Regularly brief leadership on program status, milestones, and progress.
• Oversee contractor personnel and project operations.

Skills

Program Management experience

Developing decision-quality products

Resource planning

Vendor management

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in computer science or related field

Tools

PMI certification

Job description

ODNI CIO Team Lead

Candidate must have a TS/SCI.

The successful candidate will serve as the ODNI CIO Team Lead as the lead manager and administrator for the ODNI CIO team, directing personnel and contractor activities across multiple locations, acting as the primary interface and point of contact with Sponsor program authorities and staff on technical and project-related matters. The Team Lead is responsible for regularly briefing leadership on JIMINY CRICKET program status, milestones, and progress; overseeing contractor personnel and project operations through the development and implementation of procedures; planning and directing the execution of contractual, technical, multidisciplinary engineering, programming, maintenance, and administrative support activities; and monitoring and reporting overall program performance and progress.

Required Skills

• Minimum of four (4) years of hands‑on Program Management experience supporting enterprise IT Operations and Maintenance (O&M) environments and system enhancement initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience developing decision‑quality products, including strategic papers, options analyses, executive briefings, and action‑tracking mechanisms for senior leadership.
• Proven experience overseeing or guiding portfolio and program performance, resource planning and acquisition/procurement strategies, including vendor management and enterprise software licensing activities.

Desired Skills

• Active Project Management Institute (PMI) certification, such as Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP).
• Experience translating mission priorities and strategic objectives into actionable IT roadmaps, investment strategies, implementation plans, and measurable outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to align technical initiatives with organizational goals and drive execution across complex enterprise environments.
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience supporting senior‑level decision‑making processes.

Required Education / Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree in computer science, data analytics, software engineering, or related technical field with 8 or more years of experience.

The proposed salary range for this position in Maryland is $128,000 to $270,000. Final salary will be determined based on various factors. Our comprehensive benefit offerings include healthcare, retirement plan, paid disability and life insurance programs, employee assistance program, paid and unpaid leave programs, education assistance, and wellness initiatives.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets