Director of Information Technology

ARKA Group L.P. is an advanced technologies company serving the U.S. military intelligence community and commercial space industry delivering nextgeneration solutions to support the national security space domain. ARKA has a 60year legacy reaching back to the very beginning of our countrys space endeavors. Were a legacy of mission excellence built on groundbreaking technologies. We are searching for an experienced leader to direct a team of IT professionals in defining and delivering IT strategy and capabilities across a dynamic growing IT environment including classified and unclassified across multiple business units and locations including international. Join the ARKA mission and discover your next career opportunity now.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer the Director of Information Technology will ideally sit at one of our ARKA sites. Sites include Danbury CT Ypsilanti MI Aurora or Colorado Springs CO King of Prussia PA or Chantilly VA. The position will be responsible for developing and informing senior leadership on the overall IT strategy and functionality across multiple IT environments including both classified and unclassified collaborating with ARKA leadership as well as our private equity partners IT leadership to ensure the ARKA environment continues to mature and managing network infrastructure business system applications and technical services to drive creativity productivity and security across the enterprise. This position is a key handson contributor to the companys strategy and planning process including managing the consolidation of systems across the company currently being managed independently by various functional areas and business units.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop an IT vision strategy and roadmap to support the companys continued growth and expansion and lead the IT team and its business the business units in effective .
• Ensure on an ongoing basis that current and planned technical architecture investments and solutions are aligned with company business objectives and identifying areas of risk management.
• Prepare and monitor complex IT operational budgets that meet prevailing objectives and constraints.
• Build strong relationships with business units and their leaders across the organization and develop a detailed understanding of their issues challenges and opportunities while providing plans for resolution.
• Implement the most appropriate and effective IT organizational design to support and engage with the business.
• Partner with the Security team to ensure the design and maintenance of the technical environment consistent with NIST and CMMC standards.
• Direct the overall IT compliance strategy.
• Hire develop and motivate a highly qualified team of IT professionals.
• Foster a culture of innovation transparency and accountability in IT.
• Ensure that the organization has strong systems analysis and project management skills and the ability to execute businesscritical projects.
• Direct the design planning implementation and maintenance of the computing and cloud infrastructure that supports the companys operations and business applications.
• Assess and enhance the companys business information systems including the quality of data and analytics capabilities and build plans to address gaps.
• Establish performance metrics/KPIs for managing IT effectiveness and for measuring the impact of IT on the business.
• Maintain oversight of all IT projects ensuring that commitments are properly planned staffed monitored reported and executed.
• Establish a comprehensive enterprise information security program to ensure the integrity confidentiality and availability of relevant data.
• Lead the design and implementation of an enterprisewide disaster recovery and business continuity plan.
• Establish and enforce IT policies processes portfolio management development standards and methodologies.
• Monitor the industry for developments in IT operations; evaluate and implement relevant new tools and service management frameworks.
• Review recommend and oversee all vendors and managed service agreements for computing telecommunications IT services and equipment.

Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible experience in Information Technology and 5 years in a leadership role.
• Ability to create a clear strategic vision for information technology that supports business objectives and can execute on that vision.
• Able to work collaboratively with diverse leaders communicate an IT vision and strategy across all levels of the organization and build consensus around key initiatives and projects.
• Experience in driving strategy IT controls and cybersecurity.
• Strong communication and leadership skills as well as the ability to build trustworthy relationships with staff business partners and employees at all levels.
• Possesses exceptional interpersonal and communication skills both oral and written; able to articulate ideas to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit hire and motivate a high performing IT team that values transparency and accountability.
• Possesses exceptional business acumen analytical and problemsolving abilities.
• A team player who favors action; a high energy leader who is tenacious and passionate about reaching goals.
• Can handle the unexpected with composed flexibility.
• Demonstrated skills in change management.
• A builder of strong technology vendor partnerships with ability to manage multiple vendor relationships to ensure the best performance and financial return.
• Demonstrated ability to design implement and collaborate on comprehensive approaches to cyber security and risk management.
• Experience designing and managing an effective IT governance framework across the spectrum of IT service delivery.
• Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced highpressure environment.
• Experience in the defense industry and/or as a federal government contractor highly preferred.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with the ability to secure higher level clearances. (Will consider candidates within 24 months of clearance debrief who can be crossed over within 2 months).

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology Computer Science or related specialization.
• Masters Degree or MBA preferred.

Travel Requirements:

• This position involves travelling to all ARKA locations across the country and abroad on a regular basis.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job the employee routinely is required to use hands to keyboard communicate listen to and interpret instructions and remain stationary for extended periods of the time. This would require the ability to move around the campus and occasionally move/lift items weighing up to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Work Locations

Aurora CO

Being situated at the foot of the Rocky Mountains Aurora provides opportunities to enjoy all the beautiful nature that Colorado has to offer while also being a 20minute drive from downtown Denver and 15minutes to the Denver International Airport.

Chantilly VA

Chantilly is a picturesque town located in Fairfax County. It has a wonderful historic history welcoming charm and many interesting attractions. The attractions found in Chantilly range from the 18th Century to outer space. Whether youre a history buff an art enthusiast a foodie or just someone looking to soak in the charm Chantilly promises an unforgettable experience. Overall its historic sites museums breweries restaurants music and many family fun activities make Chantilly a great place to call home!

Colorado Springs CO

If you like city life but also enjoy the great outdoors Colorado Springs is the place for you. The city rests at the base of Pikes Peak. The 14115foot summit is just one of dozens of area attractions including scenic trains museums parks a zoo and more. With a mild climate and plenty of sunshine the Springs boasts some of the states best recreation opportunities. The city is also known for its robust hightech and sports industries. We are home to the U.S. Air Force Academy and four military bases and with the Olympic Training Center and dozens of sports federations nearby its common to spot worldclass athletes around town.

Danbury CT

Located in beautiful Fairfield County Danbury offers a diverse economy wonderful parks cultural attractions an impressive mix of private and public educational institutions and a vibrant arts scene. Our facility is nestled among a remarkable selection of communities to call home all with varying price points to fit many different budgets. Were close to New York City Boston and other major cities great for day trips and weekend getaways. Our lovely seasons along with awardwinning institutions colleges cultural events and a genuine sense of community brings a diverse population to the beautiful state of Connecticut!

King of Prussia PA

Situated less than an hour outside of Philadelphia and hosting the largest mall on the east coast King of Prussia offers the urban feel sought in the city while also giving opportunities to experience the beauty and history found only in Pennsylvania.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive medical/vision/dental insurance packages
• Company contributions to qualified HSA accounts
• 401k retirement plan with industry leading company contributions
• 3 weeks of vacation accrual per year plus time off for sick leave and unscheduled life events
• 13 paid holidays
• Upfront tuition assistance for approved degree programs
• Annual bonus program based on company and employee performance
• Company paid life insurance AD&D ShortTerm and LongTerm disability insurance
• 4 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Preemployment Screenings:

Employment with any ARKA companies in the U.S. is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several preemployment requirements to include a credit check background check and drug screen.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action:

ARKA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status age or any other federally protected class.

Required Experience:

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