VP, Technology & Strategy — Health & Defense Growth

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

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