Policy and Capabilities 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

Paid time off

Education assistance

Job summary

DCCA is seeking a Policy and Capabilities Team Lead in Maryland. The role requires leading the PC team across locations, coordinating with Sponsor program authorities on technical matters, and guiding contractual and technical activities to ensure mission success.

Ideal candidates bring extensive project management experience, AI strategy knowledge, and strong stakeholder briefing skills to drive cross-functional initiatives for government and commercial clients.

Qualifications

• Over 4 years of hands-on project management experience leading complex technical initiatives.
• Experience translating mission priorities into actionable IT roadmaps and measurable outcomes.
• Knowledge of AI architecture patterns, including model hosting and RAG workflows.
• Ability to brief senior executives on strategy, risks, and performance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Lead for the Policy and Capabilities team across multiple locations.
• Act as primary liaison to Sponsor program authorities on technical matters.
• Oversee program execution, coordinate contractual and technical activities, brief leadership on status and milestones.
• Maintain understanding of mission requirements to ensure effective support and success.
• Contribute to acquisition strategies and vendor engagements.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

AI strategy

Vendor management

Acquisition planning

Executive briefing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in computer science or related field

Tools

AI platforms

APIs

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 Policy and Capabilities 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: Serves as the Lead for the PC team effort, providing leadership, coordination, and oversight across multiple locations. Acts as the primary liaison to Sponsor program authorities on technical and project matters, ensuring alignment with mission objectives. Oversee team operations, directs the execution of contractual and technical activities, and regularly briefs PC leadership on program status, milestones, risks, and accomplishments. Maintains a thorough understanding of the PC mission and evolving requirements to ensure effective support and mission success. Provides regular status updates and feedback to the Jiminy Cricket Program Manager on all work performed in support of the PC mission Required Skills:

• Possesses more than four years of hands‑on project management experience leading complex technical and business initiatives, ensuring successful execution of scope, schedule, budget, and performance objectives.
• Develops decision-quality materials, including strategic papers, courses of action, options analyses, executive briefings, and recommendations that enable informed leadership decision-making.
• Tracks executive actions, monitors progress against strategic objectives and ensures timely completion of assigned tasks through effective coordination and accountability measures.
• Oversees portfolio and program performance by monitoring key metrics, identifying risks and opportunities, and implementing corrective actions to achieve mission and organizational goals.
• Supports resource planning and allocation activities, ensuring personnel, funding, and technical resources are aligned with program priorities and operational requirements.
• Contributes to acquisition and procurement strategies by evaluating requirements, supporting vendor engagements, and assisting with contract planning and execution activities.
• Applies knowledge of vendor management principles and enterprise licensing concepts to optimize resource utilization, reduce costs, and improve operational efficiency.
• Collaborates 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 to support informed decision-making.
• 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 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