Principal Technical Advisor

Flatter, Inc.; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Flatter, Inc. seeks a Principal Technical Advisor to support DHS performance management and technology innovation. You will provide objective analysis of integrator performance, oversee IT service delivery modernization, and advise on forward-looking technology strategies to enhance efficiency and mission capability.

You will lead technical validation, strategic oversight, and rapid prototyping efforts, communicating effectively with government leaders and stakeholders in a federal environment.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in IT, CS, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
• 15+ years in Federal IT modernization, technology management, software engineering, cloud architecture, or IT performance management.
• 10+ years leading medium/large multitask projects in a federal environment.
• Experience developing data-driven KPI and SLA frameworks for large-scale IT service contracts.
• Experience guiding cloud, platform, application, or software modernization efforts.
• Experience applying intelligent automation and data analytics to improve workflows.
• Experience leading rapid prototypes or proofs of concept informing acquisition or modernization decisions.
• Executive-level technical advisory and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability in technology strategy, architecture evaluation, rapid prototyping, and risk analysis.
• Demonstrated ability in performance analytics and translating evidence into actionable modernization recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Guide development of KPIs and SLAs measuring integrator value and alignment with Government objectives.
• Analyze technical, financial, and operational data against baselines.
• Identify trends, risks, performance gaps, and improvement opportunities.
• Translate complex performance data into recommendations for Government bodies.
• Identify and evaluate cloud, AI/ML, and intelligent automation approaches.
• Develop modernization options that are scalable, low risk, and mission-aligned.
• Lead rapid prototypes, proofs of concept, and demonstrations.
• Assess feasibility, architecture, cybersecurity, and implementation risk.
• Advise on cloud, platform, application, and software modernization strategies.
• Support acquisition decisions with objective technical analysis.
• Communicate complex concepts to both technical and nontechnical leaders.
• Provide technical leadership for large multitask projects in a federal environment.
• Apply intelligent automation and data analytics to improve workflows.

Skills

Executive advisory

Technology strategy

Architecture evaluation

Cloud modernization

AI/ML

Intelligent automation

Rapid prototyping

Risk analysis

Performance analytics

KPI/SLA development

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Ethical conduct

Time management

Attention to detail

Integrity

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in IT/CS/IS/Engineering

Tools

Cloud platforms

Cybersecurity best practices

Job description

Position is contingent upon proposal award.

Description

Flatter, Inc. (Flatter) is hiring a Principal Technical Advisor to support the Department of Homeland Security’s performance management and technology innovation efforts. The position provides objective analysis of integrator performance and advises the Government on forward-looking technology strategies designed to improve efficiency, reduce risk, and strengthen mission capability.

The Principal Technical Advisor provides strategic oversight, technical validation, and innovation leadership from the Government's perspective. Direct execution of the IT service delivery lifecycle remains the responsibility of the integrator contract.

Essential Functions

• Guide development of KPIs and SLAs that measure integrator value, cost-effectiveness, service outcomes, and alignment with Government objectives.
• Analyze technical, financial, and operational data against established baselines.
• Identify trends, risks, performance gaps, and improvement opportunities.
• Translate complex performance data into clear recommendations for Government governance bodies and executive stakeholders.
• Identify and evaluate technology-enabled approaches, including cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and intelligent automation.
• Develop modernization options that are scalable, practical, low risk, and aligned with mission priorities and operational realities.
• Lead rapid prototypes, proofs of concept, demonstrations, and other innovation activities that test potential solutions before broader commitment.
• Assess technical feasibility, architecture, dependencies, cybersecurity considerations, implementation risk, cost implications, and transition approaches.
• Advise on cloud, platform, application, and software modernization strategies.
• Support acquisition or investment decisions with objective technical analysis.
• Communicate complex technology concepts, tradeoffs, and recommendations in decision-ready language for technical and nontechnical leaders.
• Provide technical leadership supporting medium or large multitask projects of high complexity in a federal environment.
• Apply intelligent automation, AI-enabled capabilities, and data analytics to improve workflows and decision support.

Competencies

• Executive-Level Technical Advisory.
• Technology Strategy.
• Architecture Evaluation.
• Cloud and Platform Modernization.
• Application and Software Modernization.
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
• Intelligent Automation.
• Rapid Prototyping and Proofs of Concept.
• Technical Risk Analysis.
• Performance Analytics.
• KPI and SLA Development.
• Problem Solving/Analysis.
• Communication Proficiency.
• Stakeholder Engagement.
• Ethical Conduct.
• Time Management.
• Attention to Detail.
• Integrity and Commitment.

Supervisory Responsibility

Not specified in source PD.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. The work environment is primarily a professional office setting, with occasional travel to client sites, industry events, or government locations.

Position Type/Expected Hours Of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel

Travel may be required for corporate offsites, corporate events, conferences, or other required activities.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable)

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DHS Public Trust security clearance.

Requirements

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in IT, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
• Fifteen (15+) years of experience in Federal IT modernization, technology management, software engineering, cloud architecture, and/or IT performance management.
• Ten (10+) years providing technical leadership for medium or large multitask projects of high complexity in a federal environment.
• Experience developing data-driven KPI and SLA frameworks for large-scale IT service contracts.
• Experience leading or advising cloud, platform, application, or software modernization efforts.
• Experience applying intelligent automation, AI-enabled capabilities, and data analytics to improve workflows and decision support.
• Experience leading rapid prototypes or proofs of concept that inform Government acquisition or modernization decisions.
• Executive-level technical advisory and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability in technology strategy, architecture evaluation, rapid prototyping, and risk analysis.
• Demonstrated ability in performance analytics and translating evidence into actionable modernization recommendations.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Active Project Management Institute Project Management Professional certification, required.
• One or more relevant certifications in cloud architecture, agile delivery, or platform engineering, such as AWS Solutions Architect, SAFe Agilist, or equivalent.
• Experience supporting DHS or another homeland security, law enforcement, or Federal civilian mission environment is preferred.