Leidos is seeking a Senior Director of Data Solutions responsible for providing hands on technical expertise with repeatable offerings (RO’s) within the Information Advantage Practice of the Digital Modernization Sector in Reston, VA.

POSITION SUMMARY:

As a Senior Director of Data Solutions, you’ll be a critical bridge between technical expertise and business development. Your role will focus on promoting Leidos data solutions to federal clients, ensuring alignment with their needs and driving successful adoption of Leidos repeatable offerings.  Duties may include developing innovative approaches and solutions, using non-quantitative tools and guidelines from experience.  

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT:
No initial clearance is required to start; however, you must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance. (US Citizenship required).

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Technical Expertise: 

Maintain a deep understanding of cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud). Maintain a deep understanding of Leidos Data Repeatable Offerings and be able to articulate technical benefits, features, and use cases to potential clients. Stay informed about technological trends, competitive landscape and emerging technologies to effectively position Leidos capabilities and offerings. Lead strategic initiatives to enhance the Leidos offerings portfolio, leveraging your deep technical knowledge and industry insights. 

Client Engagement: 

Be the data management, data modernization, and data product Subject Matter Expert that works with Leidos business development and account management to identify customer requirements and propose tailored solutions and offerings. Conduct technical presentations, demonstrations and workshops for government customers. Develop and maintain high-level relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers to drive strategic opportunities and long-term partnerships. Provide consulting and thought leadership to influence client decision-making and drive project success. 

Solution Architecture: 

Partner with Leidos capture teams, solutions architects, and engineers to influence offerings and strategy that meet customer requirements and tailor repeatable offerings accordingly. Develop and implement innovative solutions to address complex technical challenges impacting multiple sectors, using creative problem-solving and advanced technical expertise Architect and oversee the implementation of large-scale, high-impact solutions, ensuring alignment with organizational and client strategic goals. Champion best practices and lead efforts to continuously improve and evolve Leidos's data offerings and strategies based on market trends and client feedback. 

Collaboration:

Acts as a technical SME and trusted advisor, delivering presentations and consulting to internal and external customers.  Collaborate with practice area team members, client stakeholders, and external partners, including sub-contractors and suppliers, to ensure effective communication and project alignment. Influence practice area and sector leaders on solution design and process improvements, advocating for strategic approaches and best practices. Lead cross-functional teams to drive alignment and ensure the successful delivery of complex, multi-dimensional projects. 

 
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s degree with minimum of 15+ years in software development or software engineering roles, with a robust background in designing, implementing, and optimizing mission critical, data-driven solutions ; additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.Highly collaborative with the ability to navigate large organizations to engage effectively.  Extensive experience in optimizing the management and use of data to enable actionable insights. Demonstrated expertise in stakeholder alignment in pursuit of large scale digital modernization efforts. Proven track record of resolving complex technical challenges through the creation, or use of existing data frameworks and tools. Strong leadership skills with a successful track record of leading teams in the implementation of data centric solutions, fostering collaboration and innovation. Ability to effectively manage projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in dynamic customer environments. Familiarity with Python, SQL, or other scripting, programming and query languages. Proficiency with data visualization tooling such as PowerBI, Tableau, QuickSight, etc. 
 

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Original Posting Date:2025-02-13

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:Pay Range $148,850.00 - $269,075.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.