**KDS** **Job ID 2425318** _KGS is seeking qualified candidates for our open positions, but we will only extend an offer of employment after a candidate applies through the link in our job posting. If you receive a job offer via email only and have not been interviewed by the KGS hiring manager, feel free to contact_ _KGSrecruiting@koniag-gs.com_ _to verify its validity._ **Koniag Data Solutions, LLC,** a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Senior IT Consultant/Cloud Team Lead with a Secret security clearance to support **KDS** and our government customer in Alexandria, VA. **This is a hybrid opportunity. This position requires 2 days onsite.** We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more. **Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:** • Understand customer requirements and business objectives with regards to the customer cloud environment and sponsored project seeking hosting environments. • Serve as cloud management team lead for an environment and team in its initial stages. • Coordinate closely with government customers and government managed service providers. • Build and foster relationships with partner organizations and external agencies in support of a robust managed environment and in support of hosted applications and projects. • Identify and manage gaps in customer requirements and in specifications • Collaborate with in-house and external technical staff • Research and document platform and hosting options. • Gather requirements, conduct analysis of alternatives. • Produce scenario-based plans, and present options to internal team and customers. • Produce deliverables documenting research and recommendations for the customer, and ensuing decisions. • Research and document data sources, and interoperability/integration options. • Identify systems of record, establish API call rules, Produce scenario-based integration plans, and present to internal team and customer. • Produce deliverables documenting the integration research and integration plan for the customer. • Assist with accreditation process, stakeholders and variables. Assist in establishing scenario-based plans, and present plans to internal team and customer. • Assist in producing deliverables, to include draft CONOPS, draft SSP and draft authorization package and other artifacts for the customer. • Perform an analysis of options given application design, IT systems, and networks. • Provide an analysis-based recommendation on best platform and integration options to achieve goals • Support new technology implementation. • Manage timelines and successful completion of deliverables and activities • Delivery plans and products of high quality and high customer satisfaction • Perform quality reviews of deliverables developed by other team members - Collaborate and communicate with project managers and peers to facilitate on-time and on-budget project delivery **Requirements:** • DOD SECRET Clearance required • Proven experience as an IT Consultant and team lead • Familiarity with DoD and specifically DISA IT environment and accreditation requirements • Strong research and documentation skills • Experience performing and documenting analysis of alternatives • Experience producing foundational documents, implementation plans, and leading execution. • Experience supporting implementation of new technology in the DOD environment • A team player with excellent communication and presentation skills • Customer Service Orientation • Interpersonal skills • BS/BA in computer science, IT or relevant field **Work Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:** • Experience with Cyber and Software Security • Experience with cloud technologies, especially Azure-based, within DOD • Excellent communication, organizational, relationship building, and critical thinking skills • Proficient with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Teams • Effective documentation skills, to include technical diagrams and written descriptions • Experience with Agile Project Management concepts • Ability to work independently and as part of a team • Ability to work quickly, efficiently, and accurately in a dynamic and fluid environment • Knowledge of DoD Test and Evaluation helpful • Bachelor’s and 7 years • Ability to obtain CISSP (or equivalent) within 6 months of hire **Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy** The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment. The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require accommodation to navigate or to apply for a position on our website, please contact Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodation. _Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit_ _www.koniag-gs.com._ **_Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352_**