Ardent
national security and defense
ITSubjectMatterExpert
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“IT Subject Matter Expert at Ardent. Skills: IT Subject Matter Expert, enterprise IT governance, modernization efforts, technical governance, enterprise IT operations. Provide subject matter expertise supporting enterprise IT governance and modernization initiatives. Support technical governance activities, operational planning, and strategic IT initiatives”
What You'll Achieve.
support program objectives; ensure alignment with program goals
Industry & Context.
analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities; problem-solving
willing to undergo the government issued background investigation process
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, Minimum of 10 years of experience in Information Technology environments, Minimum of 4 years of experience supporting enterprise IT initiatives or enterprise-scale environments, Experience supporting technical governance, enterprise IT operations, or modernization efforts, communication and stakeholder coordination skills, Ability to support complex technical and operational initiatives in a federal environment, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
Nice to Have
Experience supporting federal government environments, Experience supporting IT governance, enterprise architecture, or modernization programs, Familiarity with enterprise IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, or cloud environments, Experience developing technical reports, governance documentation, or executive briefings, Experience collaborating across multidisciplinary technical teams
What You'll Do.
Provide subject matter expertise supporting enterprise IT governance and modernization initiatives
Support technical governance activities
and strategic IT initiatives
Provide recommendations regarding enterprise IT processes
and operational improvements
Collaborate with stakeholders
and leadership to support program objectives
Support development of technical documentation
Assist with analysis of enterprise IT environments
and operational requirements
Participate in governance meetings
and planning discussions
Provide guidance on IT standards
and operational processes
Support coordination across technical and business teams to ensure alignment with program goals
Contribute to continuous improvement and modernization efforts across enterprise IT operations
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with stakeholders, technical teams, and leadership to support program objectives; Support coordination across technical and business teams to ensure alignment with program goals; Experience collaborating across multidisciplinary technical teams
Communication Scope
communication and stakeholder coordination skills; technical documentation, reports, and briefings
Full Job Description
At Ardent, we hire people who want more than a job — they want to serve a mission that matters. Our teams support the federal government’s most critical national security and defense priorities, helping protect the nation, strengthen resilience, and advance the technologies and capabilities that keep America secure. For veterans, cleared professionals, and purpose-driven innovators, Ardent is a place to continue serving alongside a team that understands the importance of the mission and the people behind it. We also know top talent has choices, which is why we back our mission with benefits and flexibility that stand out: competitive pay, comprehensive health coverage, flexible PTO, federal holidays off, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, wellness stipends, and a culture that values and rewards hard work, dedication, and adaptability. If you want to build something meaningful, while enjoying the kind of flexibility and support that you need to do your best work — Ardent is where your next mission begins. Ardent is seeking an IT Subject Matter Expert to join our team. This is a remote position. Position Description: Ardent is seeking an IT Subject Matter Expert to support enterprise IT initiatives within a federal environment. This role will provide technical expertise, operational support, and stakeholder coordination across enterprise systems, governance activities, and modernization efforts. The position will support technical initiatives requiring strong analytical, problem-solving, and enterprise IT experience. Responsibilities and Duties: Provide subject matter expertise supporting enterprise IT governance and modernization initiatives. Support technical governance activities, operational planning, and strategic IT initiatives. Provide recommendations regarding enterprise IT processes, systems, and operational improvements. Collaborate with stakeholders, technical teams, and leadership to support program objectives. Support development of
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