Operations and Maintenance Lead

Job Title: O&M and DM&E Lead

Location: Washington D.C. 20250

Job Type: Full-Time

Experience Level: Senior

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled O&M and DM&E Lead to oversee the operations and maintenance of large-scale IT systems as well as lead development modernization and enhancement efforts in a federal environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing complex IT operations and modernization projects with a proven track record of delivering results in a fast-paced and dynamic setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for Operations and Maintenance (O&M) and Development Modernization and Enhancement (DM&E) efforts ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of large-scale IT systems including troubleshooting maintenance and repair.
• Develop and implement plans for the modernization and enhancement of existing IT systems including the identification of opportunities for improvement and the implementation of new technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including development engineering and security to ensure seamless integration and deployment of new systems and technologies.
• Manage budgets resources and vendor relationships to ensure effective and efficient delivery of O&M and DM&E services.
• Develop and maintain metrics and reporting to measure the performance and effectiveness of O&M and DM&E efforts.
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations industry standards and organizational policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance and oversight to junior staff members including training and development opportunities to ensure growth and career advancement.

Requirements:

• 10 years of experience in managing large-scale IT operations and modernization efforts in federal environments.
• Strong knowledge of IT service management frameworks including ITIL.
• Experience with agile development methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Strong understanding of federal regulations including FISMA FedRAMP and NIST guidelines.
• Excellent leadership communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex technical issues and develop creative solutions.
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related field.
• Relevant certifications such as ITIL PMP or CISSP are highly desirable.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud-based technologies including AWS or Azure.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and practices including threat analysis and risk management.
• Experience with IT portfolio management including the development of business cases and cost-benefit analyses.
• Strong understanding of data analytics and reporting including the use of data visualization tools.