VP, Technology and Strategy (Job 1513)

DLH; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 285,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k) matching

Professional development

Job summary

DLH is seeking a Vice President of Technology and Strategy to shape the technology vision, strategy, and innovation across Health and Defense & Security markets. You will set the enterprise tech direction, guide investments, and ensure emerging capabilities translate into differentiated solutions and growth.

This role blends deep tech expertise with market foresight and executive presence. As a member of the senior leadership team, you will lead solution architectures, drive strategic

Qualifications

• 15+ years of federal technology leadership and digital transformation experience.
• Proven track record translating technology strategy into growth and partnerships.
• Experience supporting Growth, Capture, solutioning, or major proposals.
• Deep knowledge of Health and Defense missions, acquisition environment, and competitive landscape.
• Strong executive communication with credibility across customers and senior leadership.
• Active Secret Clearance or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Own enterprise technology adoption strategy and multi-year roadmap aligned to growth.
• Direct innovation, pilots, rapid prototyping, and IR&D efforts.
• Govern solution architectures, embed differentiated tech into bids and proposals.
• Lead technology strategy and manage architects and experts, internal or partners.
• Establish strategic partnerships with technology companies to strengthen capabilities.
• Monitor competitor tech investments and market positioning for differentiation.
• Champion responsible AI adoption across delivery environments.
• Serve as DLH's technology voice in customer, partner, and industry forums.

Skills

Executive leadership

Technology strategy

Emerging technologies

AI governance

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering/Data Science

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Cloud platforms

AI/ML frameworks

Job description

About UsDLH delivers improved health and national security readiness solutions for federal programs through science research and development, systems engineering and integration, and digital transformation. Our experts in public health, performance evaluation, and health operations solve the complex problems faced by civilian and military customers alike by leveraging advanced tools - including digital transformation, artificial intelligence, data analytics, cloud enablement, modeling, and simulation, and more. DLH is dedicated to the idea that "Your Mission is Our Passion" and brings a unique combination of government sector experience, proven methodology, and unwavering commitment to innovation to improve the lives of millions.

OverviewDLH is seeking a Vice President, Technology and Strategy , to help shape the company's technology vision, strategy, and innovation agenda across our Health and Defense & Security markets. As a member of the senior leadership team, the VP will set the enterprise technology direction, guide where DLH invests and/or partners, and ensure emerging capabilities translate into differentiated solutions and measurable growth.This role will combine deep technology expertise with market insight and executive presence - someone who can shape strategy, lead technical teams, drive the execution of solutions, and represent DLH's technology brand to customers, partners, and industry.

Responsibilities

• Own the enterprise technology adoption and deployment strategy and multi-year roadmap, aligned to DLH's corporate growth objectives.
• Direct the company's innovation and adoption agenda, including emerging-technology pilots, rapid prototyping, and independent research and development (IR&D) efforts.
• Govern technical solution architectures on strategic pursuits, partnering with Growth to embed differentiated technology into bids, RFIs, white papers, demonstrations, and proposals.
• Lead DLH's technology strategy, including solution architects and external emerging and established technology subject‑matter experts - whether as direct reports or a matrixed community of practice and partners.
• Establish and manage strategic partnerships and alliances with technology companies that strengthen DLH's capabilities and competitive posture. Evaluate emerging technologies and translate into business strategy.
• Monitor competitor technology investments, partnerships, and market positioning to identify opportunities for differentiation.
• Monitor competitor technology investments and market positioning to identify opportunities for differentiation.
• Champion responsible AI adoption across the company and DLH delivery environments coordinating with business-unit technology initiatives.
• Serve as DLH's technology voice in relevant customer, partner, and industry forums, providing thought leadership and guidance on emerging trends and mission impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, Data Science, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years of relevant experience in federal technology leadership, technology strategy, digital transformation, solution development, or related areas, including enterprise-wide scope
• Demonstrated record of translating technology strategy into growth - differentiated contract wins, new offerings, or strategic partnerships.
• Experience supporting Growth, Capture, solutioning, or major proposal efforts.
• Deep knowledge of Health and Defense customer missions, the acquisition environment, and the competitive landscape.
• Strong executive communication skills, with credibility across customers, partners, and senior leadership; able to translate complex technology into clear business and mission implications.
• Experience supporting federal Health, Defense, or National Security customers preferred.
• Active Secret Clearance walking through the door

What Success Looks Like

• A funded, multi-year enterprise technology roadmap tied directly to DLH's corporate growth plan.
• Measurable improved win rates on technology-differentiated pursuits.
• A pipeline of emerging-technology pilots and partnerships converting into offerings, partnerships, or contract wins.
• DLH recognized by customers and industry as a technology leader in its Health and Defense markets.

Basic Compensation: $230,000 - $285,000 yearly salaryThe salary range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. The final offer may vary based on skills, experience, geographic location, market conditions, and internal equity. Additional compensation may include performance incentives and program-specific awards. We do not use salary history to determine compensation, in line with applicable law.

Benefits

• DLH Corp offers our employees an excellent benefits package, including Personal Time Off (PTO), medical, dental, vision, supplemental life with AD&D, disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, and more.
• We want our employees to save for their future; therefore, we offer a 401(k) Retirement Plan, which includes a matching component.
• DLH is dedicated to your career development, providing training to help drive success, with access to our best-in-class e-learning suite for formal and informal learning, professional and technical certification preparation, and education assistance at accredited institutions.

DLH Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. DLH will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities and disabled Veterans who need assistance to apply. DLH is committed to maintaining a fair and authentic interview process.