Department of State Mission & Technology SME

Revolutional, LLC•Washington, DC

4d•$200,000 - $250,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Revolutional is seeking a senior Department of State (DoS) Mission & Technology Subject Matter Expert with deep institutional knowledge of the Department’s diplomatic and national security missions, organizational structure, technology priorities, and decision-making environment. The position is intended for someone with substantial firsthand DoS experience and trusted relationships across multiple bureaus and organizations. The ideal candidate understands how diplomatic priorities, administration policies, funding, acquisition strategies, organizational dynamics, and technology investments affect mission execution. This is a strategic advisory position—not a hands-on engineering role or a traditional business development role. Reporting is not specified. The SME will advise Revolutional’s growth and technical leadership teams, help identify mission-driven technology opportunities, and align company capabilities with DoS priorities and challenges. The role is based in Washington, D.C. / Northern Virginia with a hybrid work arrangement, and requires an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. Travel is as needed for customer engagements. The role calls for extensive knowledge of DoS missions and technology, including enterprise IT and application modernization, AI/ML and data analytics, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, SOC operations, Zero Trust, DevSecOps, identity and access management, secure communications, and data integration. Relevant DoS areas may include Diplomatic Technology, Diplomatic Security, Consular Affairs, Intelligence and Research, management and enterprise services, overseas missions, and acquisition and program organizations.

Requirements

15 or more years of relevant federal government, national security, diplomatic, technology leadership, or mission-support experience.
Significant direct experience working within or supporting the U.S. Department of State, with institutional knowledge extending beyond a single program or contract.
Deep understanding of DoS missions, organizational structures, bureau responsibilities, leadership priorities, and operational environments.
Demonstrated experience working across multiple DoS organizations, bureaus, or mission areas.
Strong understanding of the Department’s political and diplomatic environment, including how policy direction, leadership transitions, funding priorities, and mission requirements influence technology decisions.
Active Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI access.
Ability to participate in classified customer engagements and operate in classified environments as required.
Extensive knowledge of the Department’s enterprise technology landscape, including major IT organizations, modernization priorities, cybersecurity challenges, and mission-support systems.
Understanding of how technology enables diplomatic operations, overseas missions, consular services, national security, intelligence support, and enterprise management.
Experience engaging senior DoS mission, technology, program, and acquisition stakeholders.
Knowledge of federal technology acquisition, budgeting, requirements development, and procurement processes.
Ability to identify and interpret emerging DoS mission requirements and translate them into practical technology strategies.
Understanding of federal cybersecurity, cloud computing, enterprise infrastructure, application modernization, AI/ML, data analytics, and related technology capabilities.
Familiarity with the Department’s contractor ecosystem, acquisition strategies, and major technology initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to operate across organizational boundaries and connect mission requirements with enterprise technology priorities.
Strong strategic judgment and ability to navigate complex organizational and stakeholder environments.
Executive-level communication and relationship-building capabilities.
Ability to understand the intersection of diplomacy, national security, technology, funding, and acquisition.
Strong analytical skills and ability to identify emerging priorities and anticipate mission-driven technology needs.
Ability to translate complex mission challenges into clear, actionable recommendations for growth and technical leadership.
Collaborative approach to working with business development, capture, solution architecture, and technical delivery teams.
Sound judgment regarding federal ethics, procurement integrity, confidentiality, and appropriate customer engagement.

Nice To Haves

Current or former senior Department of State Civil Service, Foreign Service, Diplomatic Security, or technology/program leader.
Previous service at the GS-15, Senior Foreign Service, Senior Executive Service (SES), or equivalent leadership level.
Established professional relationships across multiple DoS bureaus, mission organizations, and technology leadership communities.
Experience advising senior DoS executives on technology strategy, modernization, cybersecurity, or mission-support initiatives.
Experience supporting both domestic and overseas Department of State operations.
Familiarity with DoS enterprise IT programs, major technology investments, acquisition organizations, and contracting mechanisms.
Experience supporting classified DoS environments or national security and intelligence missions.
Previous involvement in strategic planning, technology investment decisions, enterprise modernization, or cross-bureau initiatives.

Responsibilities

Serve as Revolutional’s senior advisor on Department of State missions, organizational priorities, technology strategy, and operational challenges.
Provide institutional insight into the Department’s organizational structure, leadership dynamics, bureau responsibilities, and decision-making processes.
Advise leadership on how administration priorities, foreign policy objectives, funding decisions, and organizational changes influence DoS technology requirements and investments.
Establish and maintain trusted professional relationships with senior DoS mission leaders, technology executives, program officials, and acquisition stakeholders through appropriate customer engagement channels.
Identify emerging mission needs, technology modernization initiatives, cybersecurity priorities, and enterprise transformation opportunities across the Department.
Translate diplomatic, consular, security, intelligence, and enterprise mission requirements into actionable technology strategies.
Advise growth, capture, and solution teams on DoS funding processes, acquisition strategies, procurement timelines, organizational relationships, and customer priorities.
Support early-stage opportunity development, customer engagement, market intelligence, and competitive positioning.
Participate in customer meetings, industry engagements, RFIs, white papers, solution development sessions, and proposal activities.
Collaborate with technical leadership to align company capabilities with DoS priorities in enterprise IT and application modernization, AI/ML and data analytics, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, SOC operations, Zero Trust, DevSecOps, identity and access management, secure communications, and data integration.
Identify opportunities to extend successful technology solutions across multiple DoS bureaus and mission organizations.
Provide insight into the Department’s contractor ecosystem, strategic partnerships, acquisition vehicles, and teaming considerations.
Help develop a coordinated, enterprise-level DoS growth strategy grounded in mission requirements and customer priorities.

Benefits

Traditional and HSA-eligible medical insurance plans.
100% employer-paid dental and vision insurance options.
100% employer-sponsored short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
5% 401(k) company matching.
Flexible schedules and teleworking options.
Paid holidays and PTO accrual plans.
Paid parental leave.
Professional development and career growth opportunities.
Team and company-wide events, recognition, and appreciation.
Competitive compensation, a family-focused culture, and a dynamic, productive work environment.