Icf

GroupChiefTechnologyOfficer

$281–478k Washington, District of Columbia, United States; Reston, Virginia, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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The Brief

“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.

Problems you'll solve

Root cause analysis

Eligibility Requirements

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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