External Job Posting CS&PS Chief Technology Officer

Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Responsibilities

As the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), you will be instrumental in shaping the strategy and solution development for the Citizen Security & Public Services Sector (CSPS). You will craft and implement IT strategies tailored to the Federal Civilian market, translating organizational needs into effective, best-in-class solutions that drive both mission success for our customers and growth for CSPS. With a blend of strong technical expertise, operational excellence, and an entrepreneurial mindset, you'll embrace an outcome-focused approach to problem-solving. Collaborating closely with both internal teams and external stakeholders, you'll develop and deploy strategic solutions to address complex challenges. You are a technology evangelist and industry thought leader.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop and execute a comprehensive technology strategy and roadmap for the sector, ensuring seamless alignment with leadership, business goals, and organizational objectives.
• Build and refine a high-performing technology organization, incorporating the necessary functions to drive contract growth while cultivating a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
• Partner with leadership, business units, and stakeholders to gain a deep understanding of their technology needs and lead technology-enabled business initiatives.
• Clearly articulate and communicate the technology strategy and key performance indicators (KPIs) to all relevant stakeholders.
• Establish and nurture strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, partners, and technology vendors, to foster collaboration and mutual success.
• Analyze customer challenges and design innovative, tailored solutions that address their most pressing issues and support their mission objectives.
• Continuously evaluate emerging solutions and services to ensure the adoption of the most relevant innovations.
• Oversee the technology budget, ensuring prudent management of technology-related expenses and alignment with the sector's growth strategy.
• Lead the development and deployment of cutting-edge technology solutions across the sector's diverse portfolio, ensuring they meet the needs of both customers and business objectives.
• Collaborate with fellow executive team members to identify new business opportunities and strategic partnerships, offering guidance and support throughout the business growth lifecycle.
• Stay ahead of technology trends, industry shifts, and best practices to ensure the sector remains at the forefront of innovation.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations on a broad spectrum of technical matters, helping to guide decision-making and long-term planning.
• Advise on emerging technological research areas and advancements that align with both short- and long-term goals.
• Manage the technology budget effectively, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently and in line with sector objectives, while maintaining cost-effective solutions.
• Lead innovation forums to foster cross-sector collaboration and drive internal partnerships, accelerating the pace of technological advancement.
• Represent the organization as a thought leader at industry events, conferences, and forums, contributing valuable insights to the broader technological community.
• Spearhead the integration of AI technologies to advance operational efficiency and enhance customer value.
• Drive technological growth and advancements in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, creating strategic differentiation and delivering measurable value for customers.

Qualifications

Qualifications / Experience / Skills Required :

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains : land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$229,000 - $366,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

EEO

EEO : Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.