Icf
GroupChiefTechnologyOfficer
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“Group Chief Technology Officer at Icf. Skills: AI-first technology, Federal modernization, Cloud, Data, Cybersecurity, Software engineering. Shape DMX's technology. Set technology direction”
What You'll Achieve.
Drive adoption; Customer buy-in; Credible path to value; Support projected growth
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis
Ability to travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Built or scaled AI-first technology in production, Direct involvement in technical decisions, Operated as a hands-on technical leader, Led integration of modern AI capability, Shaped captures and proposals, Solution architecture, Executive-level technical narratives, Working depth in cloud, Modern data engineering, AI-augmented software delivery, Ground in cybersecurity and compliance, Guiding architectural standards, Governance models, Technical guardrails, Bachelor's degree in a technical field, Advanced research training, Equivalent demonstrated technical depth
Nice to Have
Federal experience preferred, AI conviction and adjacent regulated-market experience are strong
What You'll Do.
Shape DMX's technology
Set technology direction
Engage government and enterprise customers
Shape technology visions
Guide modernization strategies
Position ICF as technology partner
Bring AI into federal modernization
Represent DMX's technical position
Execute Group’s technology offerings
Layer modern AI capability
Pressure-test technology direction
Advise Senior Leadership Team
Support technical diligence
Support commercial diligence
Challenge programs not delivering results
Shape transformation roadmaps
Build trusted-advisor relationships
Shape solution strategy
Develop delivery patterns
Lead technology evaluations
Lead proofs of concept
Lead executive briefings
Lead client demonstrations
Provide architecture judgment
Provide engineering judgment
Challenge initiatives not on credible path
Stay current on emerging technology
Translate signal into DMX bets
Make customer recommendations
Develop senior technologists
Mentor senior architects
Strengthen technical bench
Strengthen communities of practice
Partner with enterprise CTO function
Align technology investments
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partnering with SLT; Work with business leaders; Work with partners; Work with delivery executives
Communication Scope
Convey complex concepts; Executive-level narratives; Client meetings; Executive briefings; Client demonstrations
Process & Methodology
Roadmap planning
Full Job Description
The Digital Modernization & Experience (DMX) Group Chief Technology Officer (CTO) plays a pivotal role in driving customer engagement, solution strategy, and growth-oriented technology leadership across the DMX portfolio. The Group CTO engages directly with government and enterprise customers to shape technology visions, guide modernization strategies, and position ICF as a trusted technology partner. Key is: * Partnering with the DMX Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to shape DMX's technology direction; * Setting the bar for how artificial intelligence (AI) is brought into federal modernization delivery; * Representing DMX's technical position to government and enterprise customers; and * Executing the Group’s technology offerings for the future. The Group CTO is AI-first in mindset and judgment, with the breadth to layer modern AI capability into DMX's existing cloud, data, cybersecurity, and software engineering work. The DMX Group CTO sets and pressure-tests technology direction, advises the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), supports technical and commercial diligence on acquisition targets , and represents DMX's technical position to government and enterprise customers. The role emphasizes product judgment, AI conviction, and the standing to challenge programs that aren't delivering expected results and outcomes. **What This Role Is Not:** * This is not a delivery executive or profit and loss (P&L) role. * This is not a Chief AI Officer. AI is core, not the totality. * The Group CTO shapes DMX’s technology direction alongside the Strategy and SLT, bringing the technical-reality lens to decisions that the Strategy Lead approaches from a market and growth lens. **Location:** This role will be based in the Washington, DC area as a hybrid position aligned to ICF’s Reston, VA headquarters. Remote candidates with strong qualifications, experience, and the ability to travel may be considered. **Key Responsibilities:** * Set and own DMX's technology direction, with a clear poin
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