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Zantech is looking for a talented Principal Technical Advisor (SME) to contribute to the success of our upcoming Operations and Program Management Support Services project for a Hybrid role based out of Ashburn, VA.
The Contractor shall provide a Principal Technical Advisor who serves as the senior-most subject matter expert for both performance management and technology innovation. This individual is responsible for providing the Government with objective analysis of the integrator's
performance and advising on forward-looking technology strategies to enhance efficiency and mission capability. This SME is not responsible for the IT service delivery lifecycle itself.
Instead, their role is to provide strategic oversight, technical validation, and innovation leadership from the Government's perspective, ensuring that both current operations and future modernization efforts deliver maximum value.
Key Responsibilities:
• Performance Management and Oversight:
o Provide expert guidance in developing meaningful KPIs and SLAs to measure integrator performance, focusing on value, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with Government objectives.
o Analyze technical, financial, and operational data to evaluate performance against baselines, identify trends, and surface risks or opportunities for improvement.
o Translate complex performance data into clear, data-informed recommendations for Government governance bodies.
• Technology Modernization and Innovation Strategy:
o Identify, evaluate, and demonstrate technology-enabled approaches (including cloud, AI/ML, and intelligent automation) that improve mission performance and operational efficiency. CBP/SAS/BEMSD/Service Delivery and Resource Allocation Management Support
o Advise executive stakeholders by translating complex technical concepts into actionable options, shaping scalable, low-risk solutions that align with
Government priorities and operational realities.
o Lead rapid prototyping, proofs-of-concept, and other innovation activities to test and validate potential solutions before broader commitment.
o Assess the technical feasibility, risks, dependencies, security considerations, and transition approaches associated with new modernization initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Education: A Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in IT, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience:
o Fifteen (15) or more years of experience in Federal IT modernization, technology management, software engineering, cloud architecture, and/or IT performance management.
o Ten (10) or more years of experience providing technical leadership for medium or large multi-task projects of high complexity in a Federal environment.
o Demonstrated experience developing and implementing data-driven performance management frameworks (KPIs, SLAs) for large-scale IT service contracts.
o Demonstrated experience leading or advising on cloud, platform, or application modernization efforts, including technical strategy and software development.
o Proven experience applying intelligent automation, AI-enabled capabilities, and data analytics to improve workflows and decision support.
o Experience leading rapid prototyping or proof-of-concept development to inform Government acquisition or modernization decisions.
• Certifications:
o Possess an active Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
o Possess one or more relevant professional certifications in cloud architecture, agile delivery, or platform engineering (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, SAFe
Agilist, or equivalent).
• Security: Experience supporting DHS or other homeland security, law enforcement, or Federal civilian mission environments is preferred.
Required Security Clearance:
- US Citizenship
- Active Secret or higher clearance, per contract requirements.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DHS clearance is required; active DHS CBP clearance is preferred
“Outstanding Performance…Always!”
Our corporate motto represents our commitment to build long-term relationships with both our clients and our employees by providing the highest quality service in everything we do. We strive for excellence for our clients and for each other. We embrace the opportunity to hire individuals with new talents and fresh perspectives. Zantech offers competitive compensation, strong benefits, and a vacation package, as well as a fast-paced and exciting work environment. Come join our team!
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or 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 providing technical leadership for medium or large multi-task federal projects of high complexity
- Experience developing and implementing data-driven performance management frameworks (KPIs, SLAs) for large-scale IT service contracts
- Experience leading or advising on cloud, platform, or application modernization efforts including technical strategy and software development
- Proven 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 to inform Government acquisition or modernization decisions
- Active PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- One or more relevant certifications in cloud architecture, agile delivery, or platform engineering (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, SAFe Agilist, or equivalent)
- US Citizenship
- Active Secret or higher security clearance
- Ability to obtain and maintain DHS clearance
- Active DHS CBP clearance
- Experience supporting DHS or other homeland security, law enforcement, or Federal civilian mission environments
What We Do
Zantech was founded in 2007, by Zia Islam with the vision of building an organization, highly skilled at developing technology-oriented solutions for information systems requirements, for Federal Government customers. Zantech was created based on high quality standards, integrating lessons learned from GM as well as incorporating CMMI ML3 DEV and Six Sigma methodologies for quality and adaptive agile principles for efficient, timely performance. In this way, Zantech is taking the rigorous methodologies that are used in commercial sectors and applies them to reduce waste while improving accuracy and efficiency in our government contracts. Our focus on continuous process improvement has guided Zantech to ensure that we have consistent, reliable service across all geographic sites while recognizing and meeting the specific requirements. Zantech is one of the fastest-growing IT solutions and business strategy Government Contracting firms. We apply state-of-the-art methodologies to develop total systems solutions that meet mission-critical requirements and develops customer-specific solutions for enterprise information systems. Zantech has successfully executed more than 75 prime contracts with the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Department of State, NASA, and many other Federal departments and agencies. Zantech provides high quality, cost effective, state-of-the-art holistic solutions to satisfy and exceed customer requirements. Zantech is focused on providing “Outstanding Performance…Always” to our customers.
