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About the Role

As the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), you will shape the strategy and solution development for the Health State and Local Sector (HSL). You will craft and implement IT strategies tailored to the market, translating organizational needs into effective solutions that drive customer mission success and sector growth. With a blend of technical expertise, operational excellence, and an entrepreneurial mindset, you’ll embrace an outcome-focused approach to problem-solving and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop and deploy strategic solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive technology strategy and roadmap for the sector, ensuring alignment with leadership, business goals, and organizational objectives.
• Build and refine a high-performing technology organization, incorporating necessary functions to drive contract growth while cultivating a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
• Partner with leadership, business units, and stakeholders to understand 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.
• 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 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.
• Collaborate with fellow executive team members to identify new business opportunities and strategic partnerships.
• 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.
• 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.
• Lead innovation forums to foster cross-sector collaboration and drive internal partnerships.
• Represent the organization as a thought leader at industry events, conferences, and forums.
• 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.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in technology leadership, including 5+ years in a senior executive role, ideally within Health and/or State and Local markets.
• Proven leadership and team-building abilities, with a history of mentoring and developing high-performing technical talent.
• Demonstrated success in building, scaling, and leading technology teams, driving large-scale transformations, and implementing innovative solutions.
• Strong track record of successfully navigating matrixed organizations, building consensus, and influencing key stakeholders.
• Deep expertise in Enterprise IT, including software development, cloud infrastructure, IT operations, cybersecurity, data analytics, and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with external stakeholders such as strategic alliance partners, vendors, and customers.
• Strategic thinker with robust business acumen, skilled at aligning technology initiatives with broader organizational goals.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a data-driven, solution-oriented mindset.
• Willingness to travel as needed, with flexibility for up to 25% travel.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, delivering results under pressure while meeting deadlines and adapting to evolving challenges.
• US citizenship with the ability to obtain secret level clearance as needed.

Skills

• Technology Strategy
• Roadmap Development
• Team Building
• Innovation
• Collaboration
• Stakeholder Management
• Business Acumen
• Problem-Solving
• Data Analytics
• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Enterprise IT
• Software Development
• Cloud Infrastructure
• IT Operations
• Cybersecurity

Location

• Remote
• Onsite

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Senior Executive
• 15+ years of experience in technology leadership

Education Level

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology (IT), Cyber Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.

Salary/Compensations

• $190,000 - $304,000

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus
• Overtime
• Shift differential

About the Company

• 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.

Equal Opportunity

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