Deputy Administrator for Engineering

Serves as Deputy Administrator for Engineering/Deputy CIO for Engineering within TCSC, reporting to the Administrator. Provides executive leadership and oversight of enterprise engineering, technical programs, AI, systems engineering, digital transformation, and modernization initiatives. Advises the Administrator, Departmental CIO, and senior leadership on engineering strategy, technical feasibility, innovation, project performance, risk, and enterprise technology investments.

Duties

As the Deputy Administrator for Engineering/Deputy CIO for Engineering , you will provide executive leadership and strategic direction for enterprise engineering functions, technology modernization initiatives, and organizational transformation efforts, including the following duties: 1. Engineering Leadership and Governance: Provides executive leadership and oversight of the Engineering Department within TCSC Technology Services. Directs enterprise engineering operations, systems integration, technical governance, and modernization initiatives to ensure alignment with mission objectives, cybersecurity requirements, and federal architecture standards. Establishes governance frameworks, technical review processes, quality assurance standards, and performance measures that promote accountability, consistency, and successful delivery of enterprise engineering services. 2. Artificial Intelligence and Technology Innovation: Leads the development and implementation of artificial intelligence, machine learning, automation, and emerging technology initiatives that support organizational innovation and digital transformation. Evaluates technical solutions, engineering methodologies, and system architectures to ensure operational effectiveness, scalability, security, and long-term sustainability. Advises senior leadership on technology strategy, investment priorities, implementation risks, and opportunities to leverage emerging technologies while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, policies, and governance requirements. 3: Engineering Portfolio Oversight: Directs the governance and execution of enterprise engineering portfolios, including project planning, resource allocation, budget oversight, risk management, performance measurement, and delivery accountability. Establishes reporting frameworks and governance processes to ensure transparency, operational alignment, and successful implementation of strategic initiatives. Leads executive portfolio reviews to assess project performance, technical quality, organizational impact, and opportunities for continuous improvement across multiple concurrent initiatives. 4. Strategic Planning and Organizational Transformation: Develops long-range engineering strategies, modernization roadmaps, workforce development plans, and technical capability initiatives that support enterprise transformation and future-state mission requirements. Collaborates with senior executives and cross-functional leadership to integrate engineering priorities into organizational planning and decision-making. Leads change management efforts that advance modernization, digital transformation, and technology innovation while fostering operational excellence, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. 5. Executive Advisory Services: Serves as a principal advisor to executive leadership on engineering strategy, project performance, enterprise risks, technology investments, and emerging technology trends. Communicates complex technical information and strategic recommendations to executive, operational, and non-technical stakeholders to support informed decision-making and advance organizational objectives.