Chief Technical Advisor

Technical AdvisorWashington DC Metro area preferredPart Time: 10-15 hours/week Remote/Hybrid - Occasional travel to Rosslyn, DC area as required by the clientDHA - Defense Health Agency150-160/hr We are seeking a senior Technical Advisor (former CIO, CTO, or equivalent executive) to support Workforce 3.0 (WF3) initiatives under PEO DHMS. This is a part-time role focused on providing high-level technical guidance across complex, multi-vendor, enterprise environments. This role operates as a trusted advisor to the Technical Director and program leadership, helping guide enterprise architecture, modernization strategy, and system integration across key DHMS programs (e.g., JOMIS, MHS GENESIS, EIDS, FEHRM, Cyber). The ideal candidate brings strong commercial experience, executive-level technical leadership, and the ability to engage directly with clients and senior stakeholders while providing practical, experience-based guidance. This is not a delivery role. This is a high-impact advisory role focused on improving decision-making, reducing risk, and strengthening technical direction across the program. This role is intended for individuals who have operated at the enterprise executive level (CIO, CTO, or equivalent) and have led large-scale technology organizations and decision-making. Engagement will be on-demand, aligned to program needs, including scheduled sessions and ad hoc advisory support. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Executive Technical AdvisoryAct as a senior technical advisor across WF3 programs, guiding enterprise architecture, system integration, and overall platform strategySupport the Technical Director with strategic technical direction and decision support across programsModernization and System StrategyProvide advisory support on DevSecOps, cloud alignment, legacy system decommissioning, and cross-system interoperabilityGuide modernization efforts across complex, multi-system environments with competing prioritiesVendor and Solution OversightReview and challenge vendor architectures and delivery approaches, identifying risks, gaps, and inefficienciesRecommend practical, scalable solutions based on real-world executive experienceClient and Stakeholder EngagementLead and participate in executive-level discussions with government and commercial stakeholders, providing clear and defensible technical positionsSupport executive discussions, technical reviews, and strategic alignment across multiple clientsDecision Support and Risk ManagementSupport leadership in key technical decisions, including tradeoffs, roadmap alignment, and prioritizationIdentify risks early and provide actionable recommendations to mitigate technical and program riskBASIC QUALIFICATIONSFormer CIO, CTO, or equivalent senior technology executive experience15+ years leading enterprise-scale technology environmentsStrong background in:Enterprise architectureSystem integrationLarge-scale modernization initiativesExperience supporting:Multi-vendor environmentsComplex, cross-functional programsAbility to operate at both:Executive advisory levelDeep technical strategy levelStrong ability to interface directly with clients and senior stakeholdersStrong commercial/private sector experience (preferred over DoD-only background)Familiarity with:Healthcare IT systemsLarge enterprise platformsGovernment or regulated environments (nice to have, not required)Experience in:Advisory or fractional executive rolesConsulting environments (Big 4, strategy firms, etc.)Familiarity with DHMS ecosystem (e.g., JOMIS, DHMSM, MHS GENESIS, EIDS, FEHRM) is a plus KEY COMPETENCIESExecutive-level technical judgment and decision-makingAbility to quickly assess complex systems and identify risksStrong client-facing presence and credibilityAbility to provide independent technical judgment, including challenging leadership, vendors, and existing approaches when neededExperience operating in ambiguous, evolving environments Marathon TS is committed to the development of a creative, diverse and inclusive work environment. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Marathon TS will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Marathon TS does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status").