Deputy Chief Engineer

This position is primarily remote; however, travel to GSM-O sites is required when necessary and candidates must be within commuting distance to either Scott AFB, IL or Ft. Meade, MD. A DoD Secret clearance is required to start.

Primary Responsibilities
Technical Leadership

Manage and provide technical guidance to a virtual team of Project Managers, Solution Architects and Technical Leads
Analyze government customer requirements, concepts of operations documents, and high-level architectures to develop system requirements specifications
Guide government customers in formulating functional, hardware, and/or software requirements, advise alternative approaches, and conduct feasibility studies
Support the evaluation and analysis of design and performance behind current and future technologies and architectures used on the GSMO-II programs
Team Management

Manage and develop a team of technical professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure their success and growth
Develop and manage team budgets, resource allocation plans, and performance metrics to ensure effective team management
Mentor, coach and provide feedback to ensure success and growth of team members
Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement and learning within the team
Project Management

Coordinate with Project Managers, Solution Architects, and Technical Leads to ensure successful transition of the GSMO-II special projects innovations to operations
Collaborate with team leadership to define technical priorities and guide system development and implementation planning
Facilitate problem-solving to manage risk, remove impediments, and drive program-level continuous improvement
Collaborate with other teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment and coordination of efforts
Customer Engagement

Conduct senior-level customer presentations and demonstrations, and support proposal and ROM responses for new GSMO-II capabilities and ongoing enhancements
Interface with government customers and attend technical meetings to brief technical solutions, status, and issues
Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government customers, contractors, and other industry partners
Provide technical expertise and guidance to customers to ensure successful implementation and operation of GSMO-II systems and services
Strategic Planning

Evaluate new technologies, platforms, and enhancements to expand and enhance the GSMO-II program
Develop and implement strategic plans to achieve program goals and objectives
Identify and prioritize opportunities for innovation and improvement, and develop plans to pursue them
Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies, and apply this knowledge to improve program operations and outcomes
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline (e.g., computer science, engineering, information technology) and 12+ years of related experience, or Master’s degree with 10+ years of related experience.
Experience with people management and development, including performance management and talent development
Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate status and present to both customers and program leadership
Demonstrated leadership skills and attention to detail, with experience managing and developing technical teams
Experience with cloud implementations, software-defined networking, AIOps, and data-driven operations
Experience with capability deployment across the full system lifecycle, including design, development, integration, test, and sustainment activities
Experience with large-scale cloud native architecture design utilizing industry security standards
Currently possess an active Secret security clearance
Leadership experience utilizing Agile methodologies
Proven track record of developing and implementing technical solutions that meet customer requirements
Ability to travel to customer sites (