Technical Director

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.

Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.

Requisition #: 1053

Job Title : Technical Director

Location: 471 East C Street Norfolk, Virginia23511

Clearance Level: Active DoD - Secret

SUMMARY

Provide the Military Sealift Command (MSC) Business Systems Branch with program management, systems engineering, software development and integration, advanced data services, and customer focused operational support. As technology evolves, introduce emerging technologies, embrace forward-looking strategies, and implement new and/or significant enhancements to existing Business Systems.

The Technical Manager supports the Program Manager and may be required to fill in for that person, interface with the MSC PM, MSC Business Systems Manager, and MSC COR, and is responsible for executing all technical activities.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·       The Technical Manager (TM) is responsible for establishing guidelines for all technical aspects of contract performance under the leadership of the PMO, including implementation, technical assistance and life-cycle support of all Business Systems applications and infrastructure within their area of expertise.

·       The TM shall provide IT expertise, establish standards required for performance, establish policies and procedures required by the PMO, and support the PMO in communicating with all levels of management across the Business Systems stakeholder community.

·       The TM shall ensure all Business Systems architecture (Cloud and on-premises) is optimally configured to provide best system performance to the user community while ensuring cost is kept within projected budgets.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Certifications

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Education, Background, and Years of Experience

·       Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Management Information Systems, or related field.

·       10+ years of technical leadership for DoD or DoN programs including:

·       Technical experience directly related to software/system development (Waterfall and Agile methodologies) using a DevSecOps framework.

·       Proven experience with migrating systems to cloud.

·       Proven experience with managing data lake/Business Intelligence/Artificial Intelligence projects.

·       Within the 10 years, at least seven years related to the implementation and maintenance of management information systems and or software intensive systems.

·       Within the 10 years, at least seven years of managerial leadership mobilizing teams to complete PWS task activities per established procedures.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Required Skills

·       At least five years of system development and integration experience for DoD or DON software programs hosted in the AWS GovCloud.

Preferred Skills

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WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental Conditions

·       Contractor site with 0%-10% travel possible. General office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require standing and walking for up to 10% of the time. The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are not hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available.

Strength Demands

·       Light – 20 lbs. Maximum lifting with frequent lift/carry up to 10 lbs.  A job is light if less lifting is involved but significant walking/standing is done or if done mostly sitting but requires push/pull on arm or leg controls.

Physical Requirements

·       Stand or Sit; Walk; Repetitive Motion; Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Feel; Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl; See; Push or Pull; Climb (stairs, ladders) or Balance (ascend / descend, work atop, traverse).

Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together. 

What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.

We also believe in supporting our employees by offering a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. To explore the benefits we offer, please visit our website under the Careers section.

Happy - Be Infectious.

Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.

Helpful - Be Supportive.

Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.

Honest - Be Trustworthy.

Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.

Humble - Be Grounded.

Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.

Hungry - Be Eager.

Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.

Hustle - Be Driven.

Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.

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