Innovation Lead

CACI International

1d•$105,100 - $231,100•Onsite

About The Position

The Innovation Lead will be responsible for driving innovation, efficiency, and cost savings through the implementation of advanced technologies, including AI and automation, in support of the Integrated Financial and Acquisitions Management System (iFAMS) Operations and Maintenance contract. This leadership role will work closely with project teams to identify opportunities for improvement, develop and implement innovative solutions, and quantify the resulting cost savings to the government.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in technology innovation, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
Proven experience in implementing AI and automation solutions in large-scale government or enterprise environments.
Strong understanding of financial management systems and federal government operations.
Experience with Agile methodologies and scaled frameworks (e.g., SAFe).
Demonstrated ability to quantify and report on cost savings and efficiency improvements.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Familiarity with federal government security and privacy requirements, including NIST standards and VA-specific regulations.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
Experience with the Momentum financial system is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and implementation of an AI and automation strategy to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs across all aspects of the iFAMS contract.
Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and methodologies that can be applied to improve contract performance and reduce operational costs.
Collaborate with project teams to integrate AI and automation solutions into existing processes, focusing on areas such as predictive maintenance, automated scheduling, resource allocation, and data analytics.
Design and implement automated reporting and compliance tracking systems to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Quantify and report on cost savings achieved through innovative solutions, ensuring alignment with the contract's efficiency improvement goals.
Collaborate with the Government to evaluate the output of AI tools for accuracy prior to implementation in VA efforts
Ensure all AI and automation initiatives comply with VA's Trustworthy AI Framework and other relevant regulations.
Coordinate with the Contractor's Agile teams to integrate innovative solutions into the existing Scaled Agile Framework.
Ensure that all innovative solutions maintain or enhance the security and privacy standards required by the contract.