Chief Technology Officer

We’re seeking a visionary Chief Technology Officer to drive cutting-edge technology innovation and enterprise transformation for the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA).

Join DISA , where we deliver secure, resilient IT and communications capabilities that connect our Warfighters and senior leaders anytime, anywhere.

Our Emerging Technology (EM) organization operates at the intersection of innovation , mission integration , and enterprise modernization —ensuring DISA can adapt quickly to emerging threats, leverage cutting‑edge capabilities, and deliver resilient, secure, and scalable services across the DoW Information Network (DOWIN).

Position Overview:

As CTO you will serve as the senior scientific and professiona l advisor to the Enterprise Integration & Innovation Director (Tier 2 SES). You will drive enterprise-wide adoption of cutting-edge technologies — including Zero Trust, 5G, Quantum-Resistant Cryptography, and next-generation DoW IT standards — to keep DISA ahead of evolving threats and prevent technological obsolescence.

Salary:

$151,661 to $228,000 per year

Location: Fort Meade, MD

Major Duties:

• Emerging Technology Research — Conduct independent research and analysis on advanced technologies to identify opportunities for innovation across DISA.
• Strategic Modernization & Roadmapping — Develop technical assessments and recommendations that inform DISA’s long‑term modernization strategies and integrated enterprise roadmaps.
• Enterprise Architecture Evaluation — Assess and advise on technical solutions that support secure, efficient, and reliable information system architectures.
• Cross‑Agency Collaboration — Partner with internal DISA organizations, DoW stakeholders, and external mission partners to evaluate concepts, proposals, technical risks, and advanced technology requirements.
• Technical Reporting & Senior Leader Engagement — Prepare and present comprehensive technical analyses, reports, and briefings on emerging technology trends to senior scientific, technical, and mission stakeholders.

Key Skills

• Ability to evaluate, assess, and integrate advanced technologies into enterprise environments.
• Proven capability to provide authoritative scientific and technical counsel to senior leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to guide the adoption of next‑generation capabilities and prevent technological obsolescence.

Degree Requirements:

• This position requires a degree in engineering, or computer science, or a related degree with at least 30 credits in combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science that meets the OPM Individual Occupational Requirements for Professional Engineering Positions (series 0854/0855) or the Computer Science Positions (series 1550). Full details are available here: Engineering standard and Computer Science standard . Transcripts are required.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• Incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450.
• This is a drug testing designated position
• Incumbent is required to travel away from their normal duty station to other locations within the continental United States (CONUS) and/or other locations outside the continental United States (OCONUS) up to 30 percent of the time.

Security Clearance:

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret- SCI.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.