Principal Director, Architecture and Innovation
Listed on 2026-10-20
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Information Security & Data Protection, Systems Analyst, Systems Engineer
- Hiring Agency: Office of the Secretary of Defense
- Department: Department of Defense
- Hiring Path: Fed Competitive
- Number of Openings: 1
- Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information
The Office of the Department of War Chief Information Officer (DoW CIO) is the Principal Staff Assistant (PSA) and advisor to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of War for information technology (IT), including national security systems (NSS), information resources management (IRM) matters.
Key ResponsibilitiesThe Principal Director manages a staff of senior technical personnel providing broad guidance on information technology and engineering, technical and operational architectures, standards, programmatic and technical issues. Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Directs the DoW Enterprise Architecture (EA) framework to ensure alignment with agency mission objectives and federal mandates. Establishes and directs DoW CIO Architectural Roadmaps.
Leads the transition from legacy systems to a modernized, resilient, and interoperable IT ecosystem. Directs the identification, rapid prototyping, and scaling of emerging technologies (e.g., AI, 5G, Quantum, Advanced Data Analytics) to maintain technological superiority in coordination with DOW Research & Engineering. Establishes and implements an "innovation pipeline" to transition pilot programs into enterprise-level capabilities.
Cultivates strategic partnerships with industry, academia, and federal research entities to forecast technology trends and operationalize them for the warfighter. Represents the DoW CIO in high-level architecture, engineering, and standards forums within the DoW, the Intelligence Community, the White House, and interagency and international forums.
Which agency is hiring for this position?This position is with Office of the Secretary of Defense, Department of Defense.
What is the salary for this position?The posted pay range is $186207 – $228000/yr.
Is this position remote or telework eligible?This position is eligible for telework.
What security clearance is required?This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.
What is the Final date to receive applications?Applications close on .
Who is eligible to apply?This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
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