Principal Technical Advisor – SME

Zantech

Principal Technical Advisor providing federal performance oversight and modernization strategy for Zantech. Guiding cloud, AI/ML, automation, analytics, and innovation initiatives for DHS operations.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timeAshburn • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in performance management and technology innovation, with a strong focus on developing KPIs and SLAs for IT service contracts. Proven ability to lead modernization initiatives and advise on cloud, AI/ML, and intelligent automation strategies in a Federal environment.

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Federal IT ModernizationCloud ArchitecturePerformance Management FrameworksRapid PrototypingProject Management Professional (PMP)

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Hard Skills

Data AnalyticsSoftware EngineeringTechnical StrategyIntelligent AutomationAI-Enabled CapabilitiesKPI DevelopmentSLA ImplementationCloud SolutionsPerformance EvaluationRisk Assessment

Soft Skills

Strategic OversightLeadershipAdvisory SkillsCommunicationAnalytical Thinking

Tools & Technologies

Cloud PlatformsAI/ML TechnologiesData Management ToolsPrototyping ToolsAutomation Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)AWS Solutions ArchitectSAFe AgilistDHS Clearance

Industry Keywords

Federal EnvironmentHomeland SecurityLaw EnforcementIT Service ContractsGovernment Acquisition

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the senior-most subject matter expert for performance management and technology innovation.
Provide objective analysis of the integrator's performance from the Government's perspective.
Advise on forward-looking technology strategies to enhance efficiency and mission capability.
Provide strategic oversight, technical validation, and innovation leadership for current operations and future modernization efforts.
Develop meaningful KPIs and SLAs to measure integrator performance.
Analyze technical, financial, and operational data to evaluate performance, identify trends, and surface risks or improvement opportunities.
Translate complex performance data into recommendations for Government governance bodies.
Identify, evaluate, and demonstrate technology-enabled approaches including cloud, AI/ML, and intelligent automation.
Advise executive stakeholders and shape scalable, low-risk technical solutions aligned with Government priorities.
Lead rapid prototyping, proofs-of-concept, and innovation activities.
Assess technical feasibility, risks, dependencies, security considerations, and transition approaches for modernization initiatives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
Fifteen or more years of experience in Federal IT modernization, technology management, software engineering, cloud architecture, and/or IT performance management.
Ten or more years of technical leadership experience on medium or large, high-complexity multi-task projects in a Federal environment.
Experience developing and implementing data-driven performance management frameworks, including KPIs and SLAs, for large-scale IT service contracts.
Experience leading or advising on cloud, platform, or application modernization, including technical strategy and software development.
Experience applying intelligent automation, AI-enabled capabilities, and data analytics to improve workflows and decision support.
Experience leading rapid prototyping or proof-of-concept development for Government acquisition or modernization decisions.
Active PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
One or more relevant professional certifications in cloud architecture, agile delivery, or platform engineering, such as AWS Solutions Architect or SAFe Agilist, or equivalent.
US citizenship.
Active Secret or higher security clearance.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DHS clearance.
Experience supporting DHS or other homeland security, law enforcement, or Federal civilian mission environments is preferred.
Active DHS CBP clearance is preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Strong benefits
Vacation package
Fast-paced and exciting work environment