Technical Governance Lead

Are you looking for your next challenge? Are you ready to work with a performance-based small company? At Zantech, we are a dynamic Woman Owned Small Business focused on providing complex, mission-focused solutions with a proven track record of outstanding customer performance and high employee satisfaction. We would love to talk with you regarding the next step in your career. Come join our team!Zantech is looking for a talented Technical Governance Lead to contribute to the success of our upcoming Applied and Emerging Technology Support project for a Hybrid role based out of Camp Springs, MD.The Technical Governance Lead establishes and maintains enterprise-wide standards, best practices, and governance frameworks that ensure secure, efficient, and scalable software delivery across USCIS OIT. This role leads Team Managed Deployment (TMD) initiatives, enabling delivery teams to achieve self-service deployment approval through automated governance and standardization. The Technical Governance Lead implements lean, smart standardizations that simplify complexity and provide better information for data-driven decisions.Responsibilities include, but will not be limited to:Team Managed Deployment (TMD) LeadershipLead continued delivery and enhancement of Team Managed Deployment (TMD) program across USCIS enterpriseDefine and document TMD criteria, processes, and readiness assessmentsEnable faster, high-quality software deployments while reducing rollbacks through standardized practicesPrepare teams for approval to deploy without multiple manual reviewsTechnical Governance Strategy & StandardsEstablish enterprise-wide DevSecOps best practices, principles, and guidelinesDefine technical standards for development, security, testing, and operationsEnsure every system aligns with USCIS mission and modernization goalsPolicy-as-Code ImplementationImplement policy-as-code using Open Policy Agent (OPA) or similar toolsAutomate enforcement of technical standards and governance controlsCreate automated compliance gates within CI/CD pipelinesPerformance Metrics & ReportingProvide automated performance metrics and reporting supporting data-driven decision makingImplement DORA metrics (deployment frequency, lead time, MTTR, change failure rate)Create enterprise dashboards using Power BI providing real-time visibility into compliance, risk, and delivery performanceContinuous Authorization (OA) SupportSupport automated evidence collection for Continuous Authorization (OA) processesCollaborate with ISSO teams to automate security control validationReduce ATO/OA burden through automated governance and compliance evidenceRequired Experience or Knowledge of the following technologies/functions:Experience:10+ years of IT experience with progressive technical leadership5+ years of technical governance, enterprise architecture, or platform engineering leadership3+ years of federal government environment experienceExperience with Team Managed Deployment or similar DevOps maturity programsTechnical Skills (Required):Expert: Enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Federal Enterprise Architecture)Expert: DORA metrics, Value Stream MappingProficient: Open Policy Agent (OPA), AWS ConfigProficient: Power BI, data visualizationProficient: Jira, ServiceNow, ConfluenceKnowledge: SAFe, Agile Release Train (ART), SRE principlesPreferred Experience or Knowledge of the following technologies/functions:USCIS-Specific Experience (Highly Desired):Experience with USCIS technology portfolio and modernization programsFamiliarity with USCIS Backstage, CCD, ERDS, CMI platformsExperience with AWS GovCloud architecture and governance in DHS environmentRequired Education/Certifications:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related fieldMaster's degree or MBA preferredCertifications (Recommended - Minimum 1)TOGAF 9 Certified (Foundation and Certified)AWS Certified Solutions Architect - ProfessionalCertified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)SAFe Practice Consultant (SPC), ITIL 4, CISM (desired)Required Security Clearance:US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain an active Public Trust or higher clearance, per contract requirements."Outstanding Performance…Always!"Our corporate motto represents our commitment to build long-term relationships with both our clients and our employees by providing the highest quality service in everything we do. We strive for excellence for our clients and for each other. We embrace the opportunity to hire individuals with new talents and fresh perspectives. Zantech offers competitive compensation, strong benefits, and a vacation package, as well as a fast-paced and exciting work environment. Come join our team!J-18808-Ljbffr