Technical Advisor Washington DC Metro area preferred
We are seeking a senior Technical Advisor (former CIO, CTO, or equivalent executive) to support Workforce 3.0 (WF3) initiatives under PEO DHMS. This is a part-time role focused on providing high-level technical guidance across complex, multi-vendor, enterprise environments. This role operates as a trusted advisor to the Technical Director and program leadership, helping guide enterprise architecture, modernization strategy, and system integration across key DHMS programs (e.g., JOMIS, MHS GENESIS, EIDS, FEHRM, Cyber).
The ideal candidate brings strong commercial experience, executive-level technical leadership, and the ability to engage directly with clients and senior stakeholders while providing practical, experience-based guidance. This is not a delivery role. This is a high-impact advisory role focused on improving decision-making, reducing risk, and strengthening technical direction across the program.
This role is intended for individuals who have operated at the enterprise executive level (CIO, CTO, or equivalent) and have led large-scale technology organizations and decision-making. Engagement will be on-demand, aligned to program needs, including scheduled sessions and ad hoc advisory support.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Executive Technical Advisory
Act as a senior technical advisor across WF3 programs, guiding enterprise architecture, system integration, and overall platform strategy
Support the Technical Director with strategic technical direction and decision support across programs
Modernization and System Strategy
Provide advisory support on DevSecOps, cloud alignment, legacy system decommissioning, and cross-system interoperability
Guide modernization efforts across complex, multi-system environments with competing priorities
Vendor and Solution Oversight
Review and challenge vendor architectures and delivery approaches, identifying risks, gaps, and inefficiencies
Recommend practical, scalable solutions based on real-world executive experience
Client and Stakeholder Engagement
Lead and participate in executive-level discussions with government and commercial stakeholders, providing clear and defensible technical positions
Support executive discussions, technical reviews, and strategic alignment across multiple clients
Decision Support and Risk Management
Support leadership in key technical decisions, including tradeoffs, roadmap alignment, and prioritization
Identify risks early and provide actionable recommendations to mitigate technical and program risk
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Former CIO, CTO, or equivalent senior technology executive experience
15+ years leading enterprise-scale technology environments
Strong background in:
Enterprise architecture
System integration
Large-scale modernization initiatives
Experience supporting:
Multi-vendor environments
Complex, cross-functional programs
Ability to operate at both:
Executive advisory level
Deep technical strategy level
Strong ability to interface directly with clients and senior stakeholders
Strong commercial/private sector experience (preferred over DoD-only background)
Familiarity with:
Healthcare IT systems
Large enterprise platforms
Government or regulated environments (nice to have, not required)
Familiarity with DHMS ecosystem (e.g., JOMIS, DHMSM, MHS GENESIS, EIDS, FEHRM) is a plus
KEY COMPETENCIES
Executive-level technical judgment and decision-making
Ability to quickly assess complex systems and identify risks
Strong client-facing presence and credibility
Ability to provide independent technical judgment, including challenging leadership, vendors, and existing approaches when needed
Experience operating in ambiguous, evolving environments
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