Lead Technology Specialist

Lead Technology Specialist

Client First Technologies currently is seeking a Lead Technology Specialist in support of our government customer. The Lead Technology Specialist is responsible for leading system maintenance and enhancement activities for a critical government information system that supports human research protection oversight. The Lead Technology Specialist plans, coordinates, and oversees the change request process, data migration, and end-user training so that the system continues to meet the customer's regulatory and mission requirements. This individual manages work using an Agile Scrum methodology and serves as a senior technical leader across the full software development lifecycle of solutions built on the Microsoft Power Platform within a secure government Microsoft 365 cloud environment.

This is a full-time, remote position. CFT offers a full benefits package, a collaborative work environment and a strong company culture. Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply.

This position is contingent upon award.

Requirements

• Lead tasks related to maintaining and enhancing the system to support the customer's regulatory requirements for human research protection oversight
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee all activities, resources, and deliverables in support of the system and the customer's mission and objectives
• Manage the change request process, including establishing and operating a Change Control Board (CCB) and the tools and procedures users and stakeholders use to submit, track, and manage System Change Requests (SCRs)
• Analyze government-issued standard operating procedures and written materials, assess their impact on the system, and submit required SCRs through the CCB prior to implementation
• Oversee data migration activities, including managing and documenting the system's data structure (SharePoint Online lists and libraries) and maintaining historical data migrated from legacy SharePoint environments
• Coordinate end-user training, including periodic reviews and refresher training, for stakeholder staff
• Manage the project using Agile Scrum processes, including facilitating daily scrums, sprint planning, and backlog grooming
• Establish, document, and manage standard procedures for all project processes, incorporating government work instructions and standard operating procedures for work simplification
• Coordinate platform upgrades, license changes, and feature adoptions, and provide recommendations regarding deprecations that affect the system
• Collect key metrics and provide project performance reports, including monthly status reports

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in leading the development of management information systems, of which at least three (3) years shall have been in a technical lead or supervisory capacity
• Experience developing IT systems that must operate in compliance with the requirements of SECNAVINST 3900.39E series regulations
• Proven experience developing, testing, and troubleshooting MS Power Platform applications
• Experience with administration of Microsoft SharePoint sites and data
• Be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), as well as Project and Adobe Acrobat.
• Meet the requirements of SECNAV M-5239.2, the "DON Information Assurance Workforce Management Manual" (generally, a current CompTIA Security+ CE certification)

Preferred Qualifications

• Possess a bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, information science, information systems management, or technology management
• Possess a current and active Microsoft Power Platform certification
• Possess experience working with DoW or DON systems and management
• Experience with Federal, DoW, and DON human research protection requirements

Physical Demands

• Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time
• Occasional travel and overtime may be required

Required Clearances and Screenings

• Candidates with current DoD Tier 3/NACLC or Active Secret) are preferred