Deputy Director, Information Technology
Deputy Director, Information Technology
Ripple Effect
Rockville, MD
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Are you interested in guiding information technology and information security strategy? Do you excel at researching, planning and implementing new technologies?
Ripple Effect is looking for a Deputy Director of Information Technology who is responsible for overseeing IT infrastructure operations and personnel within the IT department. They work with the executive team, business operations team, Ripple Effect's Managed Service Provider, IT vendors, and Ripple Effect client facing teams to ensure that Ripple Effect has the technology, processes, controls and information security practices in place to carry out its business functions and meet customer requirements.
If this position sounds of interest, there's a place for you here at Ripple Effect! We are a diverse, progressive, and engaging work environment. We offer a multitude of incentives and flexible work options that work for you and your lifestyle.
General Information
Minimum Education and Experience
Skills That Set You Apart
About Ripple Effect
Ripple Effect is an award-winning women-owned small business providing professional consulting and exceptional talent for federal, private, and non-profit clients. We deliver multi-disciplinary solutions across communications & outreach, research & evaluation, policy & program management, digital transformation, and strategic staffing solutions with a focus on science, research, and healthcare domains.
Hiring Process | Life at Ripple |COVID Response | DEI
Benefits
Ripple Effect rewards our employees for their contributions to our mission in many ways, from competitive pay and exceptional benefits to a range of work/life programs based on your employment classification and personalized preferences.
Ripple Effect is looking for a Deputy Director of Information Technology who is responsible for overseeing IT infrastructure operations and personnel within the IT department. They work with the executive team, business operations team, Ripple Effect's Managed Service Provider, IT vendors, and Ripple Effect client facing teams to ensure that Ripple Effect has the technology, processes, controls and information security practices in place to carry out its business functions and meet customer requirements.
If this position sounds of interest, there's a place for you here at Ripple Effect! We are a diverse, progressive, and engaging work environment. We offer a multitude of incentives and flexible work options that work for you and your lifestyle.
General Information
- Job Code: PRO-IT-05X
- Location: Ripple Effect Headquarters - Rockville, MD
- Employee Type: Exempt, Full-Time Regular (Ask our recruiters about flexible work arrangements)
- Telework: Partial
- Clearance: Other
- Manager: Yes
- Number of Openings: 1
- Salary Range: $115,841.00 - $133,216.00 per year (how we pay and promote)
- Manages multi-disciplinary project teams, including staff with expertise in IT delivery, data, programming, development and project management by providing mentoring, oversight, and managing performance
- Coordinates the internal and external resources for flawless execution of projects that meet stakeholder expectations
- Identifies and locates resources through hiring, recruiting, consultants, and internal resources to execute digital and IT-focused programs and projects
- May manage larger projects and teams, multiple concurrent projects or interdisciplinary projects spanning multiple business units
- Leads the overall strategy, design, implementation, and maintenance of new and existing systems, including researching new technologies and conducting feasibility studies
- Provides advice on digital solutions and technical approaches to accomplish project objectives including meeting cadence, research approaches, resource needs, communication strategies, and data management
- Ensures systems are compliant with all government laws that govern technology, including security, accessibility, and privacy laws
- Oversees the business requirements for gathering, development, maintenance, testing, documentation, and deployment process to ensure on-time delivery and high quality
- Develops a detailed solution roadmap and project plans to track progress and manage changes in project scope, schedule, and costs
- Manages the relationship with clients and all stakeholders
- Leads the development of processes and procedures that enhance effectiveness and efficiency of team's operations
- Contributes to developing a pipeline of proposal opportunities for the division by developing relationships, vetting opportunities, leading proposals, and overseeing the pricing and technical solutions for proposals
- Actively promotes the company and the division by contributing to recruiting, participating in networking events, presenting at professional meetings, and actively developing networks
- Contributes to divisional leadership by contributing to division priorities and goal setting,
- Contributes to major portions of technical volumes for digital solution projects and may contribute budgeting and pricing
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Minimum Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree preferably in Information technology, Business information systems, or related field
- 9 years of relevant experience
- 5 years of government contracting experience
- Deep knowledge of Microsoft systems (ex: MS365, Azure Active Directory)
- Expert knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint and Teams
- Working knowledge of Power Platform
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work well under pressure, problem solve, as well as conflict resolution skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact, communicate, collaborate and work well with individuals and groups at all levels
- Deep knowledge of IT-related security, privacy and accessibility laws that impact government contractors working at HHS and DoD
- Ability to handle requests on short timelines
Skills That Set You Apart
- Experience with CMMI and ISO standards
- Knowledge of CMMC and NIST 800-171
- Experience with assessing and understanding information security requirements from a contract terms and conditions perspective
- Knowledge of FutureFeed
- Experience working in a small business environment
About Ripple Effect
Ripple Effect is an award-winning women-owned small business providing professional consulting and exceptional talent for federal, private, and non-profit clients. We deliver multi-disciplinary solutions across communications & outreach, research & evaluation, policy & program management, digital transformation, and strategic staffing solutions with a focus on science, research, and healthcare domains.
Hiring Process | Life at Ripple |COVID Response | DEI
Benefits
Ripple Effect rewards our employees for their contributions to our mission in many ways, from competitive pay and exceptional benefits to a range of work/life programs based on your employment classification and personalized preferences.
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