Director of Strategic Initiatives & Technology with Security Clearance

Job Description Position Summary: LIS Solutions, a leader in federal language and intelligence support services, is seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Director of Strategic Initiatives and Technology to lead enterprise-wide innovation, IT infrastructure, and technical strategy. This role is ideal for a strategic leader who can balance hands-on technical execution with long-term planning, drive compliance (CMMC/NIST), and serve as a bridge between business development, operations, and technology. The Director will play a critical role in modernizing LIS's technology capabilities-integrating AI, automation, and secure systems to advance both internal operations and external client deliverables. This role also includes leadership over technical teams, influence on P&L decisions related to technology, and strategic input on client-facing proposal development in collaboration with the Business Development team. Key Responsibilities: Technology Leadership & Infrastructure Oversee day-to-day IT operations, systems architecture, remote server environments, and end-user support.
Lead the planning and implementation of upgrades, patch management, endpoint security, and asset lifecycle management.
Develop and enforce technical standards, processes, and policies for the secure delivery of language services, including Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) environments. Strategic Initiatives & Innovation Identify, evaluate, and implement emerging technologies-including AI, machine learning, and automation-to enhance translation workflows, data analysis, and internal efficiencies.
Collaborate with executive leadership to align technical priorities with business growth and contract requirements.
Serve as a strategic advisor for digital transformation, cybersecurity modernization, and IT scalability.
Identify grant or public-private partnership opportunities that align with LIS's strategic innovation goals.
Oversee enterprise digital maturity assessments and coordinate long-term technology modernization efforts across departments.
Collaborate with academic and industry partners on research initiatives that enhance the application of emerging technologies in language services.
Drive change management initiatives that promote organization-wide adoption of modern tools and digital practices.
Implement data-driven decision-making frameworks to assess the value and adoption rate of new technology solutions.
Establish an internal innovation lab to prototype, test, and validate new tools and methodologies including secure communication platforms and AI-powered language tools.
Lead the development of technology innovation roadmaps aligned with emerging federal requirements and linguistic service delivery models. Compliance & Documentation Ensure organizational readiness for CMMC 2.0, NIST 800-171, and related government contracting cybersecurity requirements.
Maintain documentation of IT standards, procedures, and controls to support audit response and sustain compliance posture.
Oversee the secure handling, access, and transmission of CUI in alignment with federal standards. Proposal & Business Development Support Partner with the Business Development team to provide technical input for RFPs and proposals.
Define and articulate LIS's technical capabilities to enhance competitive positioning and solutioning.
Support technology pricing, innovation roadmaps, and system descriptions in federal proposal submissions. Cross-Functional Collaboration Act as a liaison between departments to support system integration, vendor management, and client delivery.
Train and guide internal stakeholders on the use of new tools, systems, and data security best practices. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
12-15 years of experience in IT leadership roles, ideally within a federal contracting or language services environment.
Strong knowledge of federal cybersecurity frameworks (CMMC, NIST).
Experience integrating AI/ML or automation into business processes or service delivery models.
Proven ability to support business development teams on proposals and technical solutioning. Preferred Qualifications/Certifications: PMP, CSM, or ITIL Foundation
CompTIA Security+, Network+, or Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
Familiarity with FedRAMP, DFARS, or ISO 27001 is a plus