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Chief Technology Officer
Drug Enforcement Administration · Posted 50 days ago
Hybrid Arlington, VA $152K – $228K Apply by Jun 8, 2026 Information Technology Management ENTJINTJ Education
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The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) serves as principal advisor and consultant to senior leaders for major information technology architecture issues affecting the DEA; these include but are not limited to DEA's technology strategy, innovation, and modernization initiatives. The CTO ensures that all IT capabilities directly enhance the agency's operational effectiveness in dismantling drug trafficking organizations.
What You'll Do
- →As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
- →To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
- →The CTO ensures consistency and sets standards in the selection, design, architecture, leads the development of the DEA IT Technology Strategic Plan, demonstrating a coherent DEA technology strategy supporting the DEA's mission and related operational technology and in alignment with the overall DEA Strategic Plan.
- →Leads strategic sourcing analysis of DEA's technology products and services, continuously assessing opportunities for optimizing the methods and relationships TC uses to acquire products and services.
- →Plans and leads DEA technology solutions across the span of responsibilities within TC and in support of DEA's missions.
- →Provides a documented vision to ensure the right information technology (IT) infrastructure, policies and services for DEA and employs best-in-class technologies.
- →Conducts expert level technical research to identify and recommend innovative emerging techniques, technologies, and products that will be successfully implemented across the DEA organization with positive results.
- →Strengthens interoperability and data-sharing among DEA field divisions, intelligence community State and local, Federal, and international partners.
- →Leads enterprise initiatives to advance digital forensics, cyber investigations, and emerging technology capabilities that enhance mission outcomes.
- →Fosters partnerships with other federal agencies, law enforcement entities, and private sector innovators to accelerate technology development and deployment.
- →Direct the development and maintenance of the DEA enterprise architecture, ensuring that it provides the appropriate level of detail to support governance processes and decision making.
- →Uses a deep understanding of successful digital transformation both inside and outside the government, including user-centered design and development practices and modern consumer Internet technologies, to lead major initiatives, provide consultation on systems or policy proposals, and provide technical, policy, and programmatic guidance to senior leaders.
Requirements
- ✓Education: All academic degrees and coursework must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions.
- ✓Desired Education: Undergraduate or Graduate Education or equivalent experience.
Personality Fit
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