Key Responsibilites
- Lead the discovery, assessment, and implementation of emerging technologies such as AI, machine learning, cloud computing, IoT, blockchain, data analytics, and cybersecurity solutions.
- Conduct comprehensive technology scouting and feasibility studies to evaluate the potential impact of new technologies on business and technical operations.
- Develop and guide proof-of-concept (PoC) efforts to validate capabilities and demonstrate value before full-scale adoption.
- Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to develop strategic roadmaps for adopting emerging technologies that align with organizational goals and priorities.
- Communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to non-technical stakeholders, executives, and decision-makers.
- Influence and guide cross-functional teams to embrace and adopt innovative solutions through strategic planning, training, and change management support.
- Manage technology integration efforts, including planning, budgeting, and resource coordination, to ensure successful deployment and measurable impact.
- Monitor industry trends, maintain relationships with technology vendors, and evaluate competitive landscapes to inform innovation strategies.
- Ensure all new technology initiatives comply with relevant security, privacy, and regulatory requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field
- A minimum of ten (10) years of recent experience (within the last two years) integrating new and emerging technologies into existing IT infrastructures to improve operational functionality.
- Demonstrated expertise in technology scouting, feasibility analysis, proof-of-concept development, and strategic planning.
- Broad technical skillset and experience across multiple domains such as artificial intelligence, cloud services, data platforms, and cybersecurity.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and change management skills to lead cross-disciplinary teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.
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What We Do
NextGen is an award-winning IT solutions and services provider. NextGen is a fast-growing company that employs agile and mature processes in areas of innovation, research and development, program management, systems engineering, and technology commercialization. Current customers include the Department of Defense, Federal Government, and commercial companies.
NextGen utilizes a mixed model consisting of Services and Solution Development in support of customer goals. Our core areas of expertise include Software Development, Research and Development, Enterprise IT Systems Engineering, and Cyber Security & Data Management. NextGen obtained ISO 9001 certification and achieved CMMI-DEV and CMMI-SVC Level 3 appraisal. Recent and steady growth led to our recognition by INC 5000 as the 211th (2016), 440th (2017), 1096th (2018), 1703rd (2019), and 2437th (2020) fastest-growing company in the US and 19th fastest growing IT Services Company in the US. NextGen has offices near Aberdeen, MD; Ft. Meade, MD; Dayton, OH; O’Fallon, IL, and Morgantown, WV.
We understand the paradigm shift of doing more with less; developing, operating, and supporting complex systems and missions while keeping pace with changing technologies; and providing high-quality working solutions to analysts and warfighters supporting the Federal Government. We aggressively manage internal costs to ensure competitive salaries for top talent while ensuring cost-effective delivery to our customers. As the demand for quality increases, NextGen is well-positioned to tackle the most intricate challenges facing the defense and intelligence communities today.
