Description SAIC is seeking a talented and innovative Senior IT Modernization Specialist to join our team supporting the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) Operations & Maintenance (O&M) contract. The Senior IT Modernization Specialist will drive continuous improvement and innovation in FEMA's IT infrastructure. This position is hybrid remote and is located in Washington, DC.
Key Responsibilities:
- Continuous Improvement : Identify and implement enhancements and innovative solutions for FEMA's IT systems.
- IT Leadership : Lead enterprise-level IT systems development and sustainment, including transitions, modernizations, acquisitions, and transformations.
- AI/Gen AI Implementations : Implement AI/Gen AI engagements, leveraging prior experience with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or other government agencies.
- Project Managemen t: Utilize experience in software sustainment, IT modernization, and IT project management to lead projects effectively.
- Stakeholder Collaboration : Engage with stakeholders to understand needs and deliver IT solutions that enhance mission capabilities.
- Compliance : Ensure compliance with FEMA policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
This opportunity is contingent upon award.
Qualifications Qualifications:
- Education : Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field and 9 years of related experience. A Master's degree is preferred.
- Certifications : Must have the following certifications:
- Azure Fundamentals Certification
- One AI Certification
- PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner)
- PMP (Project Management Professional)
- AI Experience : Minimum of 1 year of experience in implementing AI/Gen AI engagements at DHS or other government agencies.
- Clearance : Must obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance prior to starting work under this contract.
Desired Skills:
- Proven experience in leading enterprise-level IT systems development and sustainment for the Federal government.
- Hands-on experience in software sustainment, IT modernization, or IT project management.
- Strong ability to bring continuous improvement and innovative solutions to complex IT challenges.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site. REQNUMBER:
SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability