ODNI CIO Team Lead with Security Clearance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

DCCA is seeking a candidate for the ODNI CIO Team Lead role in Maryland, requiring TS/SCI clearance. You will lead the ODNI CIO team, directing personnel and contractor activities across multiple locations and interfacing with Sponsor authorities on technical matters.

The position emphasizes delivering progress reports to leadership, developing procedures, and managing multidisciplinary engineering, programming, and administrative support to ensure program success.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Direct personnel and contractor activities across multiple locations as the ODNI CIO Team Lead; interface with Sponsor program authorities and staff on technical and project matters.
• Brief leadership on JIMINY CRICKET program status, milestones, and progress; develop and implement procedures; oversee execution of contractual, technical, engineering, programming, maintenance, and admin support.
• Monitor and report overall program performance and progress.

Skills

Program management

Executive briefings

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in CS/Data analytics/Software engineering or related field

Tools

PMI certification

Job description

DCCA is a veteran-owned IT business specializing in providing innovative solutions to a variety of government agencies and commercial enterprises since 1982. DCCA is proud to offer career growth opportunities and a competitive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website at: www.dcca.com ODNI CIO Team Lead Candidate must have a TS/SCI For over 40 years, DCCA has provided a broad range of IT services to government agencies and commercial enterprises, helping them to feel confident in their IT infrastructure. With DCCA, these organizations can be confident in the flexibility and skill of their IT partners, allowing them to upgrade their technology quickly and efficiently. Better yet, thanks to DCCA's successful track record, clients can rest assured knowing DCCA can tackle any problem with ease, allowing them to focus on the work that matters. Internally, DCCA prides itself on a culture built on integrity and inclusivity, allowing its employees to build lasting skills and relationships. As a veteran owned business, DCCA knows the importance of recruiting employees with a wide range of backgrounds, allowing for every problem to be approached by a diverse array of perspectives. Join us and be part of a team that has a people first mentality and a dedication to excellence.

Key Tasks:

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 while 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. At DCCA, we believe the key to providing our clients with unrivaled services starts with retaining top talent, something we're able to do through our consistent commitment to building culture and comprehensive benefits. Competitive Compensation: While salary at DCCA is determined by various factors, we are committed to making sure our salaries reflect the skill and expertise of our employees. In addition, each year we perform an annual salary review ensuring pay is equitable across both the company and industry at large. Growth Opportunities: DCCA makes it a priority to help you grow and support your career advancement. From upskilling programs to recertification support, to professional development opportunities, we're here to help you grow your career and create lasting relationships. Emphasis on Inclusivity: DCCA's culture emphasizes respect, equity, and opportunity and is supported by an array of business resource groups and other opportunities for connection. Empowering Health: DCCA's benefits which encompass healthcare, paid time off, and flexible 401(k) options encourage you to live a healthy and fulfilling life, both in and outside of work. Learn more about our total benefits package on our Benefits page . Mission Focused Work: From the defense industry to health IT management, DCCA allows you to work on innovative projects whose outcomes improve people's lives and solve today's IT problems.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets