We are seeking a Geospatial Technology Officer (GTO) to spearhead the development, implementation, and management of geospatial technologies within our organization. This role involves close collaboration with our Geospatial & Digital Solutions (GDS) Market Sector team, integrating geospatial data and technologies to enhance decision-making processes, streamline operations, and achieve strategic goals for our customers. Reporting directly to the Vice President & Market Sector Lead for GDS, you will drive business strategy and technical solutions that are essential to the growth of this market sector. As one of our key customer-facing roles, you will be instrumental in providing strategic direction, crafting technical solutions, and interacting with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership:

• Lead technical solution strategies throughout the capture and proposal lifecycle, from early qualification to proposal submission.
• Develop technical win themes, solution readiness plans, and contribute to GDS win strategies.
• Engage current and prospective customers to understand their critical needs, socialize solutions, and advise on strategies that align with their goals.
• Represent the broader GTO organization, translating technology solutions into customer-specific needs and priorities.

Solution Development:

• Identify and select the best technical solutions to meet acquisition requirements.
• Prioritize Navy needs to influence GTO investments.
• Lead solution design, creating key artifacts like architectural models, process diagrams, and concepts of operation.
• Develop unsolicited technical recommendations, RFIs, RFP responses, and other collateral to engage prospective customers and position GDS for growth.

Collaboration & Innovation:

• Collaborate with GDS team members to differentiate GDS through technical and business strategies.
• Develop teaming strategies and vet potential partners.
• Develop cost strategies, LOEs/BOEs/BOMs, and associated rationale.
• Work closely with customers to align GDS technical offerings with their objectives.
• Tailor GDS enterprise offerings to foster adoption across diverse customer bases and advocate for customer initiatives within GDS.

Strategic Growth:

• Craft innovative technical approaches to address customer needs and bridge gaps in their programs.
• Tailor existing GDS offerings and create new ones to help customers achieve their mission objectives.
• Ensure the readiness of the solution and proposal support teams for a compelling and compliant response to solicitations.

Mentorship & Development:

• Coach and advise junior solution architecture and proposal support resources.
• Review proposals and provide critical feedback to strengthen technical and program management solutions.
• Author key sections of technical volumes and develop compelling graphics and presentation materials.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline.

Experience:

• 20+ years of experience designing and delivering geospatial solutions across diverse markets.
• Proven ability to assist customers and organizations in achieving their objectives.
• Experience in cyber, training, IT, networks, or business systems.
• Experience in drafting and writing technical and program management solutions.
• Supervisory experience managing technical and administrative staff.

Technical Skills:

• DevOps experience in on-premise and cloud environments, including automation, containerization, and Kubernetes.
• In-depth knowledge of ITIL framework application and best practices.
• Experience developing Concepts of Operations (ConOps) and labor estimation.
• Ability to acquire and maintain relevant domain accreditations in at least two of the following cloud platforms: AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud.

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to leverage relationships with academic institutions, small businesses, and other partners to build solutions.
• Expertise in service delivery business models and technologies to support customer mission capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to strategize and co-develop solutions that accelerate customers' attainment of mission objectives.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

• Familiarity with Department of Navy technical approaches, particularly in cloud, network, and cybersecurity technologies.
• Experience working in a P&L capacity with an understanding of delivering solutions that meet business objectives.
• ITIL certification and/or PMP certification.

Clearance Requirement:

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.