Senior IT Governance & Strategy Lead

US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency seeks a Deputy Chief of Governance to serve as senior advisor and principal deputy to the Director of ITD. You will help develop, implement, and oversee enterprise IT governance, cyber governance, risk and compliance programs, investment management, and policy across ITD.

The role requires GS-13/14 level experience in governance, strategic planning, and cross-domain technology roadmaps, with demonstrated stakeholder advisory and leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• IT-related experience required across governance competencies.
• Experience developing agency governance directives and roadmaps.
• Ability to translate technical and regulatory challenges into governance recommendations.
• Experience addressing governance or compliance disputes.
• Evidence of guiding enterprise IT policy adherence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee enterprise IT governance and policy.
• Lead strategic planning and technology roadmaps across domains.
• Advise stakeholders on governance alignment and investment decisions.
• Translate complex technical issues into actionable governance guidance.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Decision Making

Information Management

Interpersonal Skills

Oral Communication

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Technical Competence

Job description

Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency seeks a Deputy Chief of Governance to serve as senior advisor and principal deputy to the Director of ITD. You will help develop, implement, and oversee enterprise IT governance, cyber governance, risk and compliance programs, investment management, and policy across ITD.

The role requires GS-13/14 level experience in governance, strategic planning, and cross-domain technology roadmaps, with demonstrated stakeholder advisory and leadership capabilities.