Technical Fellow - Digital Transformation Architect

Offset Strategic Services, LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Offset Strategic Services (OSS) is seeking a Digital Transformation Architect to act as a top technical authority, guiding strategic direction and advancing mission-focused capabilities for DoD and federal partners.

You will mentor engineers, drive innovative solutions, and ensure high standards across security, architecture, and documentation, while engaging with government and industry stakeholders to deliver impactful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related field; Master's/PhD preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive technical experience in DoD or federal missions.
• Proven history of technical leadership and high-impact contributions.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable guidance.
• Active DoD Secret clearance required; TS/SCI preferred based on program.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level technical guidance across specialized domains.
• Review architectures, research approaches, modeling methods, prototypes, and docs for accuracy.
• Support high-complexity proposal development, R&D initiatives, and customer engagements.
• Shape OSS's technical standards, quality expectations, and IT methodologies.

Skills

Technical leadership

Clear communication

DoD experience

Cybersecurity knowledge

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's or PhD preferred

Job description

Digital Transformation Architect - Job Description (OSS)

Offset Strategic Services (OSS) is a Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Business committed to delivering mission‑focused excellence to our Department of Defense and federal partners. We take pride in offering high‑impact technical, analytical, and operational support built on integrity, innovation, and expert‑level talent.

This position plays a key role in advancing OSS capabilities and strengthening our support to customer missions across the defense enterprise. The description below outlines the essential duties, expectations, and qualifications for this role.

Position Overview

The Digital Transformation Architect serves as one of OSS's highest‑level technical authorities, providing deep subject‑matter expertise, strategic guidance, and advanced problem‑solving across complex mission domains. This role helps shape technical direction, strengthen solution quality, influence enterprise strategy, and support customer initiatives requiring exceptional expertise and judgment. The Digital Transformation Architect is a trusted advisor who advances OSS capabilities, mentors technical staff, and reinforces OSS's reputation for cybersecurity and analytical excellence.

Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Expertise

• Provide senior‑level insight and authoritative technical guidance across specialized technical domains.
• Review architectures, research approaches, modeling methods, prototypes, and technical documentation for accuracy and mission relevance.
• Support high‑complexity proposal development, R&D initiatives, and customer engagements requiring advanced technical solutions.
• Shape OSS's technical standards, quality expectations, and information technology methodologies.

Innovation & Strategy

• Lead innovation through advanced research, modeling, analysis, and emerging technology evaluation.
• Identify enterprise capability gaps and recommend enhancements in tools, processes, workforce skills, and technical strategy.
• Contribute to long‑term planning efforts that strengthen competitive positioning and mission‑aligned technology development.

Customer Engagement & Collaboration

• Represent OSS as a senior technical voice to government partners, industry stakeholders, and internal teams.
• Communicate complex topics clearly to executives, program managers, engineers, and non‑technical personnel.
• Support major technical reviews, strategy sessions, color teams, and mission‑critical discussions.

Mentorship & Workforce Development

• Mentor engineers, analysts, and technical staff to expand expertise and elevate execution across OSS programs.
• Provide guidance on advanced methodologies, career development, and technical decision‑making.
• Contribute to internal training, knowledge‑sharing forums, and technical capability‑building initiatives.

Quality, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure technical deliverables meet or exceed relevant standards, including OSS quality processes, ISO practices, and mission requirements.
• Develop and reinforce best practices for system and network architecture, cybersecurity, analysis, and documentation.
• Recommend improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and technical excellence across OSS programs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Management Information Systems, Mathematics, or related field; Master's or Ph.D. strongly preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive technical experience supporting DoD or federal missions.
• Demonstrated history of technical leadership, innovation, and high‑impact contributions.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable guidance.
• Active DoD Secret clearance required; TS/SCI preferred based on program support.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in advanced technical domains such as AI/ML, algorithm development, RF systems, modeling and simulation, or missile defense.
• History of publications, patents, or recognized industry leadership.
• Prior experience as a Senior Level leader in a Government Contractor, or similar role.
• Security , CISSP, or similar certification

Core Competencies

• Expert‑level problem solving
• Strategic technical judgment
• Innovative design thinking
• Executive‑level communication
• Mentorship and team development
• Technical writing and documentation
• Cross‑functional collaboration
• High accountability and professionalism

Work Environment & Travel

On‑site unless otherwise stipulated by customer requirements; occasional travel for proposals, briefings, or customer engagements.

OSS is proud to employ dedicated professionals who bring excellence, integrity, and mission‑focused commitment to every engagement. The responsibilities and qualifications listed in this description represent the expected scope of the role but may evolve to meet customer needs or organizational growth.

Offset Strategic Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment that supports our employees and reflects the values of service, professionalism, and continuous improvement. We welcome all qualified applicants who share our dedication to serving the warfighter and advancing national defense capabiliti