Associate Director, AI Strategy and Solution Architecture

Everforth ECS is seeking an Associate Director to work remotely.ECS Federal is seeking a results-driven Associate Director of Digital Transformation & Cloud Solutions to lead complex, high-impact IT modernization initiatives across federal civilian agencies. ECS combines mission understanding with technical firepower to deliver real-world outcomes, providing frontier technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and digital transformation.The ideal candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to senior government executives, translating strategic vision into executable outcomes while building and leading high-performing teams in regulated, mission-critical environments. This role will support business development and capture efforts while driving innovation and excellence through research and development on emerging technologies and best practices.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership & Client EngagementLead large federal portfolios, driving cloud adoption strategy and digital transformation across cabinet-level agencies, including Department of Homeland Security (DHS)Serve as a trusted advisor to senior government stakeholders, including C-suite executives at federal agenciesDevelop and execute unsolicited proposals and whitepapers to position ECS Federal as a transformative partner for large-scale federal opportunitiesProvide thought leadership, subject matter expertise, and innovative solutions to support ECS Federal's business development and capture effortsHelp ECS meet Federal agencies where they are to transform their customer experience efforts and create scalable, actionable strategiesProgram & Delivery ManagementManage the end-to-end lifecycle of multiple data/AI projects from planning/ideation through to deployment/implementationOversee post-sales delivery and technology implementation across multiple federal entities with varying cloud and IT maturity levelsAssess technical feasibility of proposed use cases by clarifying and analyzing requirements with data architects, SMEs, data engineers, and federal stakeholdersLead end-to-end enterprise technology and process transformations impacting thousands of users and systemsCoordinate efforts with ECS Centers of Excellence (COE) and other corporate Cyber, Data, and AI SMEs to support use case development, roadmap and maturity development, and data integrationTeam Development & Organizational ExcellenceLead and develop cross-functional teams of 10-30+ technical and business resources (data architects, data engineers, developers, and functional staff) across on-site and distributed environmentsDrive talent acquisition, executing interviews, hiring, and onboarding of high-caliber professionalsMaintain 100% training and certification compliance across teamsFoster a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing among cybersecurity experts, researchers, and practitioners within ECS Federal to drive innovation and excellenceInnovation & Continuous ImprovementConduct research and development on emerging technologies and best practices to stay ahead of the curve and identify new opportunities for ECS FederalDesign and launch innovation initiatives to drive employee-driven ideation and executive-sponsored programsApply AI-enabled analytics and data-informed decision-making to improve delivery consistency and accelerate customer outcomesLeverage expertise of ECS Federal employees to drive business success and growthEstablish ECS Federal as a thought leader in the industry through participation in conferences, workshops, and other industry eventsSalary Range: $200,000-$210-000General Description of BenefitsMust be a US CitizenMust be able to obtain Public Trust Clearance15+ years of progressive experience in technology consulting, cloud solutions, or IT transformation7+ years managing IT/technology projects with experience managing technical and strategy teams in data science, data analytics, and data management5+ years leading large teams in federal or public sector environmentsDemonstrated experience managing multi-million-dollar contractsProven track record delivering complex solutions for federal civilian agencies (DHS, DOT, or similar preferred)Experience with cloud adoption strategies (AWS, Azure, or similar platforms)Proficiency in various project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, etc.)Excellent verbal and written communication, leadership, team management, and presentation skillsBachelor's degree in a relevant field (Technology, Business, or related discipline)