Policy and Capabilities Team Lead

International Executive Service Corps; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 128,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Job summary

The International Executive Service Corps in Bethesda, Maryland is looking for a Policy and Capabilities Team Lead. The candidate will oversee the PC team, ensuring mission success through effective project management and leadership.

Required skills include extensive project management experience and the ability to develop strategic materials. The salary range is $128,000 to $270,000 based on various factors.

The position offers benefits like healthcare, retirement plans, and education assistance.

Qualifications

• Over 4 years of experience in hands-on project management for complex initiatives.
• Experience in developing strategic papers and executive briefings.
• Knowledge of AI architecture patterns and project management principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the PC team effort and ensure alignment with mission objectives.
• Liaise with program authorities on technical matters.
• Provide regular updates to PC leadership on program status.

Skills

Project management experience

Decision-quality materials development

Executive action tracking

Portfolio and program performance management

Resource planning and allocation

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, data analytics, or related field

Job description

Policy and Capabilities Team Lead

Candidate must have a TS/SCI

DCCA is a veteran‑owned IT business that has been providing innovative solutions to government agencies and commercial enterprises since 1982. The company emphasizes integrity, inclusivity, and a people‑first mindset.

Key Tasks

• Serve as the lead for the PC team effort, providing leadership, coordination, and oversight across multiple locations.
• Act as the primary liaison to sponsor program authorities on technical and project matters, ensuring alignment with mission objectives.
• Oversee team operations, direct execution of contractual and technical activities, and regularly brief PC leadership on program status, milestones, risks, and accomplishments.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the PC mission and evolving requirements to ensure effective support and mission success.
• Provide regular status updates and feedback to the Jiminy Cricket Program Manager on all work performed in support of the PC mission.

Required Skills

• More than four years of hands‑on project management experience leading complex technical and business initiatives.
• Develop decision‑quality materials, including strategic papers, courses of action, options analyses, executive briefings, and recommendations.
• Track executive actions, monitor progress against strategic objectives, and ensure timely completion of assigned tasks through effective coordination and accountability.
• Oversee portfolio and program performance by monitoring key metrics, identifying risks and opportunities, and implementing corrective actions.
• Support resource planning and allocation activities, ensuring personnel, funding, and technical resources align with program priorities.
• Contribute to acquisition and procurement strategies by evaluating requirements, supporting vendor engagements, and assisting with contract planning and execution.
• Apply knowledge of vendor management principles and enterprise licensing concepts to optimize resource utilization, reduce costs, and improve operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders, government leadership, and industry partners to align program objectives, acquisition strategies, and enterprise‑wide initiatives.

Desired Skills

• Experience translating mission priorities and strategic objectives into actionable IT roadmaps, technology investment plans, and measurable performance outcomes.
• Experience developing and implementing technology strategies that align enterprise capabilities, resources, and initiatives with organizational mission requirements.
• Knowledge of AI architecture patterns, including model hosting, vector search and Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG), data pipelines, API integration, and workflow orchestration.
• Experience supporting the design, integration, and adoption of AI‑enabled solutions to improve operational efficiency, decision‑making, and mission effectiveness.
• Experience briefing senior executives and leadership teams on strategic initiatives, program performance, risks, and recommendations.
• Proven ability to drive cross‑team collaboration and delivery by coordinating stakeholders, aligning priorities, and ensuring successful execution of complex technical initiatives.
• Experience facilitating communication between technical and non‑technical stakeholders to achieve consensus, resolve issues, and advance organizational objectives.

Required Education / Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, data analytics, software engineering, or a related technical field with eight 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.

Benefits include healthcare, retirement plan, paid disability and life insurance programs, employee assistance program, paid and unpaid leave, education assistance, and wellness initiatives.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets.