Chief Technology Officer

Why do you need to choose between doing important work and having a fulfilling life? At Ardent, we have both. Ardent employees are committed to solving our customers’ most difficult problems—and we are committed to the well-being, personal goals, and professional development of our employee. We are “All In.” We put forth our strongest effort possible to get the mission accomplished and we do it together. We respect the skills and experience you bring to the Ardent team. And we provide a rewarding environment to help you succeed. 

We offer highly competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and an exceptional culture that embraces flexibility, innovation, collaboration, and career growth. A collective service mindset underpins our work, and a shared camaraderie to serve clients, colleagues and our communities set us apart. Our full commitment to being "All In" for our employees and our clients is not just our approach, it is our standard. If this sounds like the perfect fit for you, choose Ardent and make a difference with us.

Ardent is seeking a Chief Technology Officer to join our team.  

This is a remote position, located in the Washington, D.C. Metro area.

Job Description:

As the Chief Technology Officer, you will be a key member of our executive team, responsible for shaping our technology strategy and driving the development of technology solutions for federal government contracts. You will lead a team of talented technologists, architects, and proposal writers, ensuring that our technology-driven proposals stand out and that our solutions are robust, secure, and aligned with the evolving needs of our federal clients.

Responsibilities:

Technology Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive technology strategy that aligns with the company's business goals and the federal government's evolving technology landscape.

Proposal Development: Lead the technology-focused aspects of proposal development, collaborating with proposal writers to create compelling, innovative, and technically sound proposals that meet federal government requirements.

Technology Architecture: Define and maintain technology architecture standards, ensuring that our solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with industry best practices.

Innovation: Identify emerging technologies and trends, and assess their applicability to our federal government projects. Drive innovation by introducing new technologies and approaches into our solutions.

Client Engagement: Act as a technical advisor to federal government clients, helping them understand the benefits and capabilities of our technology solutions.

Team Leadership: Provide strong leadership and mentorship to technology teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.

Compliance and Security: Ensure that all technology solutions and proposals adhere to federal government security standards (e.g., NIST, FedRAMP) and compliance requirements.

Vendor and Partner Relationships: Manage relationships with technology vendors and partners, assessing their offerings and negotiating contracts to support our projects.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Advanced degrees (e.g., MBA) are a plus.
• Proven experience (minimum of 10 years) in technology leadership roles, with a strong background in federal government contracting.
• Extensive experience in proposal development for federal government contracts, including technology-focused proposals.
• Deep understanding of federal government technology standards, compliance requirements, and security protocols.
• Exceptional strategic thinking and the ability to translate technology trends into business opportunities.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills, with a track record of managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal, to engage with clients and internal teams.
• Adept at building and maintaining relationships with technology vendors and partners.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, AWS Certified Solutions Architect) are a plus.

Due to the nature of the work we support, all candidates in consideration for this role must be U.S. Citizens willing to undergo the government issued background investigation process.

Ardent is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.