VP, Technology and Strategy (Job 1513)

DLH; United States; Remote; USD 230,000 - 285,000; Full time

Job summary

DLH is seeking a Vice President, Technology and Strategy to shape the company’s technology vision, strategy, and innovation across Health and Defense & Security markets. As a senior leader, you will set enterprise technology direction, decide where to invest or partner, and ensure emerging capabilities translate into differentiated solutions and measurable growth.

This role combines deep technical expertise with market insight, guiding teams, leading solution execution, and representing DLH’s

Qualifications

• 15+ years of federal technology leadership and strategy experience.
• Proven ability to translate technology strategy into growth and contracts.
• Experience supporting Growth, Capture, and major proposals.
• Deep knowledge of Health and Defense missions, acquisition environment, and competition.
• Strong executive communication with customers, partners, and senior leadership.
• Experience with federal Health, Defense, or National Security customers preferred.
• Active Secret Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Own the enterprise technology roadmap aligned to growth objectives.
• Direct the innovation agenda including pilots and rapid prototyping.
• Govern architectures with Growth to embed technology into bids and proposals.
• Lead technology strategy, architects, and external experts.
• Establish partnerships to strengthen capabilities and posture.
• Monitor competitor technology investments and market positioning.
• Champion responsible AI adoption across DLH delivery environments.
• Represent DLH’s technology voice in forums and thought leadership.

Skills

Executive communication

Strategic leadership

Digital transformation

Growth strategy

Proposal support

Federal knowledge

Active Secret Clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

DLH 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.

Overview

DLH 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 salary

The 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.

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.

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EEO

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

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