🔍 Job Title: Innovations Lead
🏢 Location: Hybrid (Remote & Onsite as Needed)
🕒 Position Type: Full-Time

🚀 About the Role
We are seeking a visionary and strategic Innovations Lead to spearhead our organization's technological transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of driving innovation across AI, Machine Learning (ML), and Cloud environments. This role will focus on identifying and executing high-impact, forward-looking strategies and leading cross-functional teams to success.

🧠 Key Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership for innovation initiatives in emerging technologies, including AI, ML, and Cloud solutions.

• Translate strategic objectives into actionable innovation roadmaps and guide execution.

• Research and evaluate cutting-edge technologies, trends, and opportunities for business transformation.

• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to prototype, pilot, and scale innovative ideas.

• Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement, experimentation, and thought leadership.

• Advise executive leadership and stakeholders on technology strategy and innovation impact.

• Stay ahead of industry trends to ensure a competitive edge and relevance in the market.

• Oversee partnerships with startups, research institutions, and technology vendors.

💼 Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in technology strategy, innovation leadership, or related roles.

• Proven success in leading innovation initiatives within large and/or government-focused organizations.

• Deep understanding of AI/ML, Cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), and emerging technologies.

• Strong experience building strategies aligned with long-term business goals.

• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to executive stakeholders.

• Experience managing cross-functional and cross-organizational teams.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Innovation Management, or related field (Master's preferred).

🛡️ Clearance Requirement
Must be able to attain and retain a Public Trust Clearance.

🧩 Work Environment
Hybrid position: Remote flexibility with onsite work required as needed for team collaboration, client meetings, or special initiatives.

🎯 What We Bring

• A collaborative and mission-driven culture focused on solving real-world challenges.

• Opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects that drive national and organizational innovation.

• Support for professional development and certifications in emerging technologies.

🎁 Benefits

• Competitive compensation package

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match

• Generous paid time off (PTO) and federal holidays

• Life and disability insurance

• Wellness programs and employee assistance services

• Tuition reimbursement and training support

• Paid parental leave

• Computer purchase program

🤝 Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

📩 Referral & Application
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