Chief Technology Officer (2025-0129)

Acclaim Technical Services•Reston, VA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Acclaim Technical Services, founded in 2000, is a leading language and intelligence services company supporting a wide range of U.S. Federal agencies. We are an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, which is uncommon within our business sector. We see this as a significant strength, and it shows: ATS is consistently ranked as a top workplace among DC area firms and continues to grow. We are actively hiring an executive-level Chief Technology Officer with a TS/SCI w/ polygraph to work in Reston, VA. You will be responsible for understanding, harnessing, and showcasing ATS’s technical services and solutions, with a view to building ATS’s brand as a leader in engineering and technology expertise across the national security space. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, your role will require close collaboration with several departments—to include Business Development, Administration, Finance, and HR.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
US Government security clearance at TOP SECRET with polygraph
At least 15 years of service in the Intelligence Community in technical roles
Proven track record leading technology efforts in Government or at a Government contractor
Knowledge of Federal Government contracting, procurement, and acquisitions processes
Knowledge of current and likely future technology trends, particularly in the realm of AI and cyber
Proven experience in working across departments to meet organizational goals
Experience building and maintaining strategic partnerships with key vendors and technology partners
Strong skills in developing and marketing innovative technology solutions
Proven ability to measure the ROI of R&D efforts and ensure alignment with business objectives
Expertise in technology thought leadership, including speaking at conferences
Strong writing skills with experience in producing content for proposals, white papers, and marketing materials

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree
Project management certifications
Cybersecurity certifications
Cloud certifications

Responsibilities

Innovation Leadership: Lead the development of innovative technologies and IP—particularly in the areas of cyber and AI—that maximize the value of ATS’s unique insights into mission accomplishment.
Solution Identification: Build relationships with key technical contributors across ATS (including running technology-focused communities of practice), with a view to identifying and taking advantage of the best solutions already being applied across ATS that may be scalable and/or applicable to additional mission needs.
Solution Development: Serve as lead architect for custom solutions for proposals and white papers, cooperating closely with the Senior Vice President of Business Development.
Brand Building: Proactively engage with Government executives on ATS’s capabilities and solutions, building a brand for ATS as a leader in technology and engineering services.
Thought Leadership: Represent ATS at government and industry conferences, roundtables, and in publications, sharing insights on technology trends, innovation, and best practices.
Partnerships and Vendor Management: Build and maintain strategic partnerships with key technology vendors, ensuring access to industry-leading tools and resources that can be incorporated into ATS proposals or solutions, or used to support ATS’s client-facing projects.
Market Sensing: Engage with customers and industry experts to identify trends and opportunities for innovation, ensuring alignment with market needs.
Research: Stay current with emerging technologies, research, and industry publications, highlighting identified trends and business opportunities for internal audiences at ATS.
Training Expertise: Apply knowledge of technical career paths to aid in corporate efforts to develop training and upskilling the workforce, particularly in regards to how AI will affect different occupations at ATS.
ROI Measurement: Measure and track the ROI from R&D efforts, ensuring that innovations translate into business value and align with company objectives.