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Role Description GovCIO is currently hiring for a Senior Program Director to: - Install and test new equipment and upgrades. - Install, patch, and test operating systems and software. - Monitor HPC and research computing environment health and utilization. - Engage in HPC and Linux systems design, engineering, administration, and programming in multi-petabyte cluster computing environments. - Problem solve in a technical environment. This position will be a fully remote position. Qualifications - Bachelor's with 10-15 years (or commensurate experience). - 10+ years of experience managing complex IT programs. - 8+ years of experience with Linux/RAID, storage, scripting, and automation. - Clearance Required: This position does not require a clearance. Requirements - Specialties Required: Linux, storage, scripting, automation, RAID, LVM, virtualization, NFS, SAN, InfiniBand, Spectrum Scale (GPFS), Ansible, Slurm, Spack. Benefits - Posted Salary Range: USD $275,000.00 - USD $280,000.00 /Yr.

Role Description GovCIO is currently hiring a Senior IT Project Manager to lead business intelligence and automation modernization for the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). You will drive the migration of legacy systems to a modern data analytics stack, while overseeing enterprise Power Platform deployment. This position will be located within the United States and will be a full remote position with up to 25% travel. As a Senior IT Project Manager, you will serve as the primary driver for planning and delivering mission-critical IT projects that enhance Coast Guard operations. You will ensure projects are executed on time, within scope, and budget, while maintaining compliance with federal standards and promoting collaboration among stakeholders. Specifically, you will: - Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of IT projects supporting Coast Guard enterprise systems and automation solutions (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI). - Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations in accordance with USCG governance processes. - Lead the delivery of Power Platform automation workflows, low-code applications, and data integrations that support enterprise modernization and operational efficiency. - Coordinate cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders—including automation developers and solution architects—to ensure successful outcomes. - Identify and mitigate risks, manage issues, and implement change control throughout the project lifecycle, including governance of automation environments and data connectors. - Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings, dashboards, and performance metrics (including automation adoption metrics) to Coast Guard leadership. - Promote process improvement and implement best practices in project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid), as well as best practices for scalable, secure Power Platform development. Qualifications - Bachelor's (or equivalent) with 12+ years of experience. - Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent federal project management certification. - Strong knowledge of project management frameworks and governance processes. - Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills for executive briefings and team leadership. - Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. - Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project and ServiceNow. - Experience leading automation development projects, preferably using Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, Power BI). - Understanding of low-code governance, solution lifecycle management, and secure design principles. Requirements - Own project tasking, deliverables, and timeline coordination across analytics, data integration, and legacy decommissioning workstreams. - Facilitate end-to-end data connection onboarding (Confluent/Qlik), clearing dependencies with network admins, policy teams, DBAs, change boards, and data owners/TPOCs. - Coordinate plans with C5I and ODA/DiD for ingesting data/metadata; communicate ingest prioritization to stakeholders. - Partner with ISSO(s) to document ATO impacts, update security documentation, and confirm integration success. - Maintain Issues/Actions/Risks trackers; run formal change management (benefit/impact analyses, approvals, artifact updates, resource realignment). - Act as SPOC with KO/COR/USCG PM; publish weekly and monthly reports and lead PMRs per the SOW. - Clearance Required: Must have an active Secret clearance. Preferred Skills and Experience - Experience supporting U.S. Coast Guard or DHS programs highly desirable. - Familiarity with cloud integration and IT governance frameworks. - Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on continuous improvement. - Experience managing low-code development teams or implementing enterprise automation strategies. - Knowledge of Power Platform Center of Excellence (CoE) standards and automation monitoring techniques. Benefits - Posted Salary Range: USD $135,000.00 - USD $175,000.00 /Yr.

Role Description GovCIO is currently hiring for Senior Information Security Analyst with an active Secret clearance to plan and coordinate IT security programs and policies. This position will be located in Arlington, VA and will be a fully remote position. - Plan and coordinate IT security programs and policies. - Manage and control changes to systems, assessing the security impact of related changes. - Provide security testing for code changes/development, and prepare/review documentation to include: - System Security Plans (SSPs) - Risk Assessment Reports - Certification and Accreditation (C&A) packages - System Requirements Traceability Matrices (SRTMs) - Provide Subject Matter Expertise (SME) for disaster recovery (DR) contingency plans (ISCP). - Write expert IT Security evaluations of audits findings. - Assist with creating, updating and closing all Plans of Action and Milestones (POAMs). - Develop security guidelines and processes for new and existing networks as needed. - Provide IT Security analysis by reviewing all System Change Requests (SCR). - Review vulnerability scan reports and work with technical SMEs to develop and track plans to remediate findings. Qualifications - Bachelor's with 5 - 8 years system security (or commensurate experience) Requirements - Clearance Required: Active Secret with the ability to obtain and hold DEA suitability Benefits - Posted Salary Range: USD $115,000.00 - USD $115,000.00 /Yr.

Role Description GovCIO is currently hiring for a Sr. Full Stack Developer to support the Consolidated Corporate Support Services (CCSS) program serving our Department of Veterans Affairs Corporate Portfolio. The ideal candidate will have extensive Angular, .NET Core, .NET Framework and SQL experience. This is a full-time, fully remote position open to candidates located within the Continental United States (CONUS). - Involved in planning of system and development deployment as well as responsible for meeting software compliance standards. - May design graphical user interface (GUI) to meet the specific needs of users. - Prepares operating instructions, compiles documentation of program development, and analyzes system capabilities to resolve questions of program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls. - May build add-on modules using application program language. - Provides guidance and best practices for successful application upgrades and/or modernizations using Angular and .NET Core. - Designs, develops, and tests new features in VA provided applications. - Responsible for regular communication with colleagues involved in all development processes. - Can perform analysis, implements, tests, and can troubleshoot bug-fixes. - Determines user needs; analyzes system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls. - Prepares operating instructions; designs and develops autonomous services, desktop applications, web applications, scripts, and utility programs. - Ensure software standards are met. - Frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques. - Receives assignments in the form of objectives and establishes goals to meet outlined objectives. - Provides solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors. - Work is reviewed for soundness of technical judgment, overall adequacy and accuracy. - Exercises judgement within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. - Contributes to completion of milestones associated with specific projects. Qualifications - Bachelor's with 5-8 years (or commensurate experience) - Angular - 18 months (at least) and/or up to (min req Angular 2 years) - Basic HTML5 and CSS3, JavaScript 5.x, TypeScript 4.x, Bootstrap 5.x, JQuery 3.6.x - MS SQL Server (ability to write stored procedures, understand SQL, create tables, and manage DBs) - Visual Studio knowledge/experience (versions 2019 - 2022) - GIT - APIs - Windows - Azure - C# - IIS - SSRS Requirements - Experience working with the VA - Experiencing overseeing multiple projects simultaneously - Experience supporting program goals - Experience collaborating with other project leaders - VB.NET - PowerBI - SSIS - Apache Web Server - WebLogic - CI/CD Clearance Required - Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust clearance. Posted Salary Range USD $110,000.00 - USD $120,000.00 /Yr.

Title: Senior Systems Engineer (ICAM/RA) Location: VA-Alexandria Job Description: GovCIO is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join our Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) and Registration Authority (RA) team, supporting a critical cybersecurity program for the U.S. Coast Guard. This position will be located in Alexandria, VA, and will be a hybrid position. Responsibilities The Senior Systems Engineer will provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise in Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and ICAM operations, ensuring compliance with Coast Guard security policies and federal standards. Responsibilities include: - Adhere to policies outlined in the Certificate Practice Statement and enforce Coast Guard procedures. - Enforce PKI policy by validating requester identity and access entitlements before authorizing certificate issuance. - Process enrollment requests for privileged accounts and server TLS certificates. - Respond to certificate-related issues and revoke compromised certificates promptly. - Provide support and training for Coast Guard Trusted Agent community on certificate processes and best practices. - Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure secure identity and access management across enterprise systems. - Assist in risk assessments related to ICAM and PKI implementations. - Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with DoD and Coast Guard security frameworks. Qualifications High School with 9+ years (or commensurate experience) Required Skills and Experience - Certifications: DoD 8570 IAT Level II (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+) - Experience in systems engineering or cybersecurity roles, with a focus on PKI and ICAM. - Experience with Registration Authority (RA) and/or Trusted Agent duties in a DoD environment. - Practical knowledge of digital certificates, CSR formats, and trust chains. - Understanding of security and compliance frameworks relevant to PKI (e.g., NIST, DoD RMF). - Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for certificate and identity management issues. - Excellent communication skills for training and stakeholder engagement. Clearance Required: Active Secret Clearance Preferred Skills and Experience - Prior experience supporting U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) or Department of Homeland Security (DHS). - Advanced PKI or ICAM certifications (e.g., Certified Identity and Access Manager) - Familiarity with enterprise identity solutions and risk assessment methodologies - Experience with tools such as Microsoft Active Directory Certificate Services, Entrust, or similar PKI platforms. Posted Salary Range USD $100,000.00 - USD $140,000.00 /Yr. Company Overview GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens. But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

Title: QA Automation Engineer - Mid/Sr (Remote) Location: United States Job Description: - Information Technology - Suitability/Public Trust - Fully remote Overview GovCIO is currently hiring for Sr. QA Automation Engineer to provides senior-level expertise in designing scalable test automation strategies, leading complex testing efforts, and mentoring junior engineers. This position will be a fully remote position within the United States. Responsibilities Advanced Testing & Quality Engineering - Architect, design, and implement robust automation frameworks using Cypress, Playwright, Selenium (Java), or AI‑assisted testing tools. - Lead complex test planning and execution for functional, regression, integration, end-to-end, and performance testing. - Conduct advanced API, interface, data validation, and web-services testing using tools such as ReadyAPI, Postman, Wave, and AMP. - Perform deep-dive analysis across complex system integrations, enterprise APIs, and data flows to identify root causes and quality risks. - Drive optimization of test execution strategies and automation coverage across CI/CD pipelines. Test Strategy, Planning & Process Leadership - Lead development of scalable, enterprise-grade test strategies aligned to program goals, system architectures, and integration requirements. - Ensure adherence to established QA processes while guiding continuous improvement efforts. - Own development and maintenance of the Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) at scale. - Oversee creation and refinement of test plans, test cases, and automation scripts. - Provide senior-level reporting and analysis of test metrics, quality KPIs, and readiness assessments. Tools, Technology & Engineering Enablement - Act as subject matter expert on cloud-based testing approaches leveraging AWS environments. - Mentor teams in best practices for CI/CD execution using Jenkins, Maven, Nexus, and GitHub. - Evaluate emerging tools and technologies, recommending adoption strategies to enhance quality engineering maturity. - Support creation of reusable automation components and improve framework scalability. Leadership, Collaboration & Communication - Serve as a senior quality advocate, collaborating with developers, product owners, requirements analysts, and technical leads. - Facilitate knowledge sharing, training, and mentoring for QA Automation Engineers at levels 1–3. - Lead defect triage sessions, technical walkthroughs, product reviews, and Agile ceremonies. - Communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders, providing expert-level clarity on testing impacts and readiness. Qualifications Required Skills and Experience - Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of related experience, or equivalent/commensurate experience. - Hands-on experience in manual, functional, integration, and automated testing. - Strong experience working in Agile Scrum environments. - Proficiency with Jira for test planning, execution tracking, and reporting. Preferred Skills and Experience - Extensive integration and interface testing experience. - Experience with VA systems, enterprise APIs, corporate databases, MPI, VA Profile, or Oracle scripting. - Prior experience supporting the VA or other Federal agencies. - Experience working in a remote environment. - Familiarity with FISMA, NIST 800-53, HIPAA, and HITECH requirements. - Knowledge of Agile methodologies and the VA Veteran-Focused Integration Process (VIP). Clearance Requirement Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust/Suitability clearance. Posted Salary Range USD $110,000.00 - USD $120,000.00 /Yr. Company Overview GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens. But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer? Employee Perks At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well-being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including: - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Corporate Discounts - Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content - Training, Education and Certification Assistance* - Referral Bonus Program - Internal Mobility Program - Pet Insurance - Flexible Work Environment *Available to full-time employees Our employees’ unique talents and contributions are the driving force behind our success in supporting our customers, which ultimately fuels the success of our company. Join us and be a part of a culture that invests in its people and prioritizes continuous enhancement of the employee experience. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets. Posted Pay Range The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Role Description GovCIO is seeking an experienced Program Director with deep expertise leading large-scale federal IT programs, hybrid infrastructure modernization, data center operations, FinOps, Service Integration and Management (SIAM), and business office integration to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Information Technology (OIT). In this role, you will serve as the senior accountable leader across multiple program workstreams, collaborating closely with VA executive leadership, the COR, senior OIT partners, business stakeholders, technical leaders, and corporate operations to drive enterprise alignment, modernization strategy, and mission outcomes. This role will act as a trusted advisor to VA leadership, ensuring high-quality delivery across Infrastructure Enhancements, Data Center Operations, FinOps, SIAM implementation, and Business Office Integration within a complex hybrid cloud and on-premises environment. This position is fully remote, located in the United States. Responsibilities - Serve as the primary interface to VA executive leadership, the COR, senior stakeholders, federal partners, and internal leadership. - Lead executive briefings, KPI reporting, quarterly optimization reviews, governance discussions, and strategic decision-making forums. - Establish and maintain governance structures, decision frameworks, escalation pathways, operating rhythms, and stakeholder engagement models. - Develop a deep understanding of VA’s IT architecture, business operations, infrastructure priorities, modernization goals, funding posture, and ongoing transformation initiatives. - Oversee development and execution of the Strategic Infrastructure Optimization Plan (SIOP), Multi-Year Modernization Roadmap, and related transformation strategies. - Drive enterprise-wide modernization across hybrid infrastructure environments, including cloud, on-premises systems, data center operations, service delivery, and business office functions. - Integrate SIAM, FinOps, infrastructure optimization, data center engineering, and operational improvement initiatives into a unified program strategy. - Align program delivery with VA strategic priorities, portfolio needs, mission objectives, and funding models. - Lead delivery across functional domains, including Infrastructure Optimization, Data Center Engineering & Operations, SIAM framework implementation, FinOps maturity, cost optimization, incident management, and operational excellence. - Manage a large, multi-disciplinary team of 50+ personnel, including task leads, technical leads, delivery teams, and cross-functional stakeholders. - Ensure all deliverables meet client expectations for quality, timeliness, accuracy, compliance, and mission impact. - Champion Agile methodologies, performance-driven delivery models, transparent reporting, and continuous improvement practices. - Define, track, and report KPIs, OKRs/KRs, automation targets, service delivery metrics, operational performance measures, and executive-level outcomes. - Use data analytics, dashboards, and performance reporting to inform decision-making and improve program outcomes. - Conduct quality assurance reviews, performance assessments, risk reviews, and program health evaluations. - Drive innovation, operational maturity, technical excellence, and continuous improvement across all program workstreams. - Maintain enterprise risk registers, mitigation strategies, compliance documentation, audit readiness materials, and disaster recovery posture. - Oversee incident management, response processes, system reliability improvements, service delivery maturity, and operational support functions. - Manage T&M level of effort, monitor underburn, identify resource gaps, and recommend reallocation strategies. - Oversee cost models, ROI tracking, financial governance, portfolio alignment, and financial optimization activities. - Partner with finance, recruiting, corporate operations, delivery leadership, and business office stakeholders to ensure program success. - Present and defend program strategies, delivery decisions, risks, tradeoffs, and recommendations clearly and confidently in both individual and team discussions. - Document and report on value delivery across IT initiatives to demonstrate impact and drive informed decision-making. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Resource Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent professional experience may substitute for a degree. - 15+ years of experience leading large-scale federal IT programs, enterprise technology initiatives, or complex multi-workstream delivery environments. - Experience supporting VA, OIT, or similar federal health, benefits, or mission-focused IT environments. - Proven ability to manage large, complex, multi-disciplinary programs and teams, including 50+ personnel, task leads, and cross-functional workstreams. - Strong expertise in program governance, executive reporting, KPI development, performance management, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning. - Deep understanding of Agile methodologies, project management practices, performance-driven delivery, and continuous improvement models. - Experience with hybrid infrastructure environments, including cloud platforms, on-premises infrastructure, and data center operations. - Experience with infrastructure modernization, data center operations, SIAM implementation, FinOps maturity, cost optimization, incident management, and/or site reliability improvement. - Experience using data analytics, dashboards, executive scorecards, and performance measurement to improve program outcomes. - Demonstrated ability to drive technical innovation, operational excellence, risk management, compliance, and audit readiness. - Strong financial management experience, including T&M level-of-effort management, underburn tracking, cost modeling, ROI analysis, and resource planning. - Exceptional written, verbal, and visual communication skills, tailored to diverse audiences and stakeholder groups. Preferred Skills and Experience - Certification in project management (PMP), Agile and/or SAFe. - Experience leading initiatives within the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Information Technology (OIT), Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), and/or Veterans Health Administration (VHA). - Experience leading SIAM and/or FinOps transformation initiatives in complex federal or enterprise environments. - Familiarity with ServiceNow, Power BI, Jira, enterprise dashboards, workflow management tools, and portfolio reporting platforms. - Experience with financial optimization, chargeback/showback models, infrastructure cost management, or business office integration in large-scale IT programs. - Background in enterprise modernization within healthcare, benefits, infrastructure, or regulated federal systems. - Experience supporting Franchise Business Office priorities, portfolio governance, funding alignment, and investment decision-making. Clearance Required - Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust clearance. Posted Salary Range USD $200,000.00 - USD $250,000.00 /Yr.

Role Description GovCIO is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Subject Matter Expert (SME) with deep expertise in enterprise infrastructure engineering, optimization, automation, and Service Integration and Management (SIAM) to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Information Technology (OIT). In this role, you will collaborate closely with senior OIT partners, architects, program leadership, operations teams, business stakeholders, and service providers to assess, optimize, and modernize VA’s hybrid infrastructure environment. This role will provide hands-on technical leadership across infrastructure optimization, KPI reporting, resilience planning, automation, and SIAM framework implementation to ensure VA’s infrastructure is secure, scalable, resilient, efficient, and aligned with enterprise modernization objectives. This position is fully remote, located in the United States. - Develop a deep understanding of VA’s hybrid infrastructure environment, business operations, IT service delivery model, and modernization initiatives. - Conduct comprehensive infrastructure assessments and baseline evaluations to identify inefficiencies, risks, gaps, and improvement opportunities. - Design and implement infrastructure optimization strategies across power and cooling systems, resource utilization, capacity management, lifecycle management, and operational performance. - Develop and maintain the Strategic Infrastructure Optimization Plan (SIOP) and support 12–24 month modernization roadmap planning. - Implement automation for configuration management, patching, monitoring, orchestration, and operational workflows. - Perform cost impact analysis and ROI assessments for infrastructure optimization and modernization initiatives. - Support disaster recovery readiness, resilience testing, DR test planning, after-action reporting, and audit-ready documentation. - Build and maintain real-time KPI dashboards using Power BI or equivalent tools to support executive visibility and data-driven decision-making. - Deliver monthly executive summaries, quarterly optimization reviews, KPI data dictionaries, and metric frameworks. - Support KPI automation and data accuracy goals, including automated reporting, metric validation, and performance tracking. - Maintain enterprise risk registers, compliance audit artifacts, control traceability documentation, and infrastructure compliance reports. - Conduct SIAM current-state assessments and gap analyses across vendors, ITSM processes, governance structures, and service delivery models. - Support development of SIAM governance frameworks, operating models, policies, Integrated Service Management plans, service workflows, process maps, service catalogs, and SLA/OLA alignment. - Support ITSM tool configuration, workflow automation, integration activities, and multi-vendor service coordination. - Drive continuous service improvement initiatives, service improvement plans, performance monitoring, reporting, risk management, and compliance artifact tracking. - Develop automation runbooks, orchestration pipelines, operational logs, and technical documentation. - Support emerging technology pilots, innovation initiatives, and quarterly technology refresh recommendations. - Present technical findings, optimization strategies, risks, and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. - Document and report on value delivery across infrastructure and SIAM initiatives to demonstrate impact and drive informed decision-making. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Resource Management, Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent professional experience may substitute for a degree. - 12+ years of experience in enterprise infrastructure engineering, infrastructure operations, or technical management within complex IT environments. - Deep experience supporting hybrid infrastructure environments, including cloud and on-premises systems. - Strong background in infrastructure optimization, automation, orchestration, performance monitoring, KPI reporting, and operational improvement. - Experience conducting infrastructure assessments, baseline evaluations, risk analysis, and modernization planning. - Experience supporting ITSM, SIAM, or multi-vendor service delivery environments. - Demonstrated ability to develop technical documentation, dashboards, executive reports, process workflows, runbooks, and governance artifacts. - Strong understanding of disaster recovery, resilience planning, compliance documentation, and audit readiness. - Exceptional written, verbal, and visual communication skills, tailored to diverse audiences and stakeholder groups. Requirements - One or more of the following certifications: - MCSE: Core Infrastructure - Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert - AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional - AWS Certified Security – Specialty - Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) - Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) - ITIL 4 Managing Professional - Experience leading or supporting initiatives within the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Information Technology (OIT), Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), and/or Veterans Health Administration (VHA). - Experience supporting VA or other federal IT infrastructure environments. - Familiarity with ServiceNow, Power BI, Jira, or similar workflow, reporting, dashboarding, and collaboration platforms. - Experience with cloud cost optimization, FinOps, or infrastructure ROI analysis. - Experience supporting enterprise technology design, future-state architecture, modernization roadmaps, and continuous improvement initiatives. Clearance Required - Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust clearance. Posted Salary Range USD $200,000.00 - USD $250,000.00 /Yr.

Role Description GovCIO is seeking an experienced FinOps Lead with deep expertise in cloud financial management, IT financial operations, cost optimization, forecasting, and hybrid infrastructure cost governance to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Information Technology (OIT). In this role, you will collaborate closely with senior OIT partners, finance teams, engineering teams, operations stakeholders, business leaders, and functional consultants to establish and mature a hybrid Financial Operations framework that enables cost transparency, financial accountability, and optimization across cloud and on-premises infrastructure environments. This role will serve as the financial authority across infrastructure operations, helping VA improve cost visibility, forecasting accuracy, investment planning, and data-driven decision-making in a complex, multi-vendor environment. This position is fully remote, located in the United States. Responsibilities - Develop a deep understanding of VA infrastructure operations, funding models, modernization initiatives, financial governance structures, and hybrid cloud/on-prem cost drivers. - Lead implementation and maturation of an enterprise FinOps framework across cloud environments and on-premises infrastructure. - Establish governance structures, policies, financial accountability models, and operating practices that support cost transparency and optimization. - Align FinOps strategy with VA priorities, modernization objectives, portfolio planning needs, and funding models. - Implement and manage showback and chargeback models, cost allocation processes, resource tagging standards, financial dashboards, and KPI scorecards. - Ensure full cost transparency across hybrid infrastructure environments and partner with stakeholders to improve financial awareness and accountability. - Develop unified forecasting models with variance tracking, trend analysis, and executive-level reporting. - Lead cost optimization initiatives, including rightsizing, workload placement strategies, reserved instance and commitment planning, and on-premises capacity/utilization optimization. - Deliver predictive insights and optimization recommendations using advanced analytics, benchmarking, and scenario modeling. - Drive automation of cost control, financial reporting, anomaly detection, real-time cost monitoring, and optimization processes. - Develop scenario modeling tools to support infrastructure, modernization, investment, and portfolio decision-making. - Identify and adopt emerging tools, methods, and practices to enhance FinOps maturity and improve financial operations. - Produce executive-level reporting and decision-support materials, including benchmarking analyses, optimization dashboards, financial governance frameworks, and portfolio review materials. - Maintain audit-ready financial documentation, reporting processes, and traceable financial governance artifacts. - Support financial reviews, decision gates, investment prioritization, and portfolio governance activities. - Lead FinOps adoption across finance, engineering, operations, and business stakeholder groups. - Develop role-based training materials, enablement programs, adoption metrics, and continuous improvement practices. - Act as a liaison between technical and financial stakeholders, translating infrastructure decisions into financial impact. - Present financial insights, technical tradeoffs, optimization strategies, and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. - Document and report on value delivery across FinOps initiatives to demonstrate impact and drive informed decision-making. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent professional experience may substitute for a degree. - 12+ years of experience in cloud financial management, FinOps, IT financial operations, infrastructure cost management, or related roles within complex IT environments. - Experience supporting hybrid infrastructure environments, including cloud and on-premises platforms. - Strong expertise in cost modeling, financial forecasting, financial analytics, KPI development, budgeting, variance analysis, and optimization strategies. - Experience implementing financial governance frameworks, cost allocation models, showback/chargeback structures, and financial accountability practices. - Experience developing dashboards, financial scorecards, executive reporting, and decision-support materials. - Demonstrated ability to translate technical infrastructure decisions into financial impact, business value, and investment recommendations. - Strong understanding of infrastructure modernization, resource utilization, workload placement, capacity planning, and cost optimization. - Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills across technical, financial, and business teams. - Exceptional written, verbal, and visual communication skills, tailored to diverse audiences and stakeholder groups. Preferred Skills and Experience - Experience leading or supporting initiatives within the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Information Technology (OIT), Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), and/or Veterans Health Administration (VHA). - Experience with FinOps Foundation principles, FinOps certification, or enterprise FinOps maturity models. - Familiarity with federal financial governance models, chargeback structures, funding models, and portfolio governance processes. - Experience supporting large-scale enterprise or federal IT programs. - Knowledge of cloud provider cost management tools, including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform. - Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI or similar platforms. - Experience in enterprise technology design, infrastructure modernization, financial optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives. Clearance Required - Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust clearance. Posted Salary Range USD $200,000.00 - USD $225,000.00 /Yr.

Role Description GovCIO is seeking an experienced Lead Cloud Architect with deep expertise in cloud and data center engineering to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Information Technology (OIT). In this role, you will provide technical leadership across hybrid infrastructure environments, collaborating with senior OIT partners, architects, engineering teams, and business stakeholders to design, modernize, and optimize secure, scalable, and resilient cloud and data center solutions. This position is fully remote, located in the United States. - Develop a deep understanding of VA enterprise infrastructure, including cloud platforms, on-premises data centers, and modernization initiatives - Lead the design and implementation of hybrid cloud and data center architectures, ensuring alignment with VA strategic objectives - Create and maintain architecture artifacts, engineering standards, technical guidance, and design documentation - Conduct design reviews and provide technical validation for infrastructure and cloud solutions - Drive infrastructure modernization initiatives, including hardware/software refresh, migration, and transformation strategies - Support execution of multi-year modernization roadmaps and platform decommissioning efforts - Perform and oversee advanced engineering analysis, including infrastructure performance modeling and optimization assessments - Lead capacity planning, resource allocation, and performance monitoring to ensure efficient and scalable operations - Architect integrated solutions across on-premises systems and cloud environments, ensuring high availability, resilience, and performance - Ensure all architectures meet VA security requirements and federal compliance standards, incorporating cybersecurity controls into designs - Oversee development of configuration management materials and ensure all engineering artifacts are audit-ready and traceable - Collaborate with program leadership, operations teams, and business stakeholders to support portfolio planning and investment prioritization - Present technical strategies and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders - Document and communicate value delivery, performance improvements, and modernization outcomes across initiatives Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience) - 12+ years of experience in cloud architecture, data center engineering, or infrastructure leadership roles - Deep expertise in: - Hybrid cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, or similar) - Data center infrastructure (compute, storage, networking) - Infrastructure modernization and transformation initiatives - Strong experience developing architecture artifacts, engineering standards, and technical documentation - Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical initiatives across enterprise environments - Experience with capacity planning, performance optimization, and infrastructure lifecycle management - Strong communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams Requirements - Current in one or more of the following certificates: - AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate/Professional) - Google Professional Cloud Architect - Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert - Experience supporting federal agencies, particularly the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), OIT, VBA, or VHA - Familiarity with advanced modeling and analysis techniques (e.g., performance modeling, computational simulations) - Experience with cloud financial management, cost optimization, or FinOps practices - Experience with tools such as Jira for workflow and collaboration management - Background in enterprise architecture and future-state technology planning Benefits - Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust clearance. Posted Salary Range USD $200,000.00 - USD $250,000.00 /Yr.