Senior Technical Advisor

Red Gate Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

11 paid holidays

401(k) eligibility with a generous match

Full medical, dental, and vision coverage

100% company-paid life insurance

Job summary

Red Gate Group is looking for an experienced Senior Technical Advisor to support the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). This strategic role involves assessing technology needs and providing expert guidance to senior leaders.

Qualifications include a TS/SCI clearance, a Master’s degree in a related field, and a minimum of 12 years of experience. Comprehensive benefits are offered, including flexible time off and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with CI Poly or ability to obtain a polygraph.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in relevant fields.
• Strong initiative to build relationships and learn.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of organizational needs and recommend service solutions.
• Identify and evaluate strategic options for leadership.
• Support assigned special studies and projects.

Skills

Strategic IT leadership

Business analysis skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Master’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience

ITIL Foundation certification

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft Office Suite

ServiceNow

Splunk

Tableau

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Brief Description

The Red Gate Group is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Advisor to support the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Chief Information Officer, Service Central Program Management Office (CIO-2). This role is ideal for a strategic IT leader who excels at assessing organizational and technology needs, developing forward‑looking service and IT strategies, leading complex studies and analyses, identifying risks and opportunities, and delivering expert recommendations and technical guidance to senior leadership to drive mission‑focused solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of organizational, business, and/or technology needs and recommend service solutions
• Identify and evaluate strategic options and communicate recommendations to organizational leadership
• Build and develop the IT Strategy through pro‑active engagement with personnel and customers
• Support assigned special studies; participate in various special projects to meet unique customer requirements
• Identify future concerns, issues, risks, and needs; develop strategies that accomplish project goals and requirements.
• Demonstrates ability to define problems, supervise studies and lead surveys to collect and analyze data to provide advice and recommend solutions.
• Demonstrates leadership and expertise in identifying, planning, developing, and executing techniques aligned with labor category mission.
• Demonstrates extensive ability to provide strategic advice, technical guidance and expertise to organizational senior leadership and policymakers.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with CI Poly (or ability to obtain a polygraph)
• Experience: Minimum 12 years of experience
• Education: Master’s degree in a related field or Associate's + 4 years relevant experience, Bachelor's + 2 years relevant experience, OR 6 years relevant experience
• Minimum of ITIL Foundation certification.
• Experience creating, analyzing, and publishing Information ITSM metrics.
• Familiarity with a variety of tools (SharePoint, Microsoft Office Suite, ServiceNow, Splunk, Tableau) and significantly advanced skill sets with Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated initiative to build relationships, learn new business processes and identify opportunities
• Keen attention to detail and experience with data entry.
• Strong business analysis skills and logical mindset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management, prioritization and organizational skills.
• Self‑motivated; ability to maintain excellence with minimum supervision.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team in an ever‑changing environment.

Benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits including flexible time off, 11 paid holidays, immediate 401(k) eligibility with a generous match, and full medical, dental, and vision coverage. Our employees enjoy 100% company‑paid life insurance and disability benefits, along with professional development assistance for degrees and certifications. We foster a culture of growth and work‑life balance, backed by our commitment to supporting both our clients' missions and our employees' success.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Red Gate Group, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Red Gate Group, Ltd. considers applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. Know Your Rights.