• Job Description

  Req#: ITOPE017079

  Do you crave a career that truly makes an impact in people’s lives? Do you thrive on problem-solving and finding solutions? Join a dedicated, tight-knit team that creates an immediate and meaningful impact every day.

  Leidos QTC Health Services is seeking an IT Operations Director on our Office of Innovation team. You will be responsible for directing the operations of the IT New Markets and Emerging Technology Team. This position leads overall technical innovation, differentiation, and strategy in support of Leidos QTC Health Services overall goals and objectives. Duties include the creation and execution of a technology roadmap, development of technical solutions for priority captures, management of the research and development portfolio and supporting technical performance and excellence on major programs.

  Primary Responsibilities:

  • Direct one or more technical "tiger" teams to rapidly create and deploy technical solutions to business opportunities and challenges:
  • Rapidly respond to new business opportunities with: Functional Prototypes, Product Demonstrations, Proof of Concept Solutions, and Production implementations
  • Creates, recommends and advances overall IT technical and innovative capabilities for use across all teams (e.g. Reusable Components, COTS Product Analysis and Recommendations, Technical Frameworks, Architectural Strategies, etc.)
  • Develop and recommend "make versus buy" strategy to maximize Department efficiency
  • Actively participate with Leidos QTC Health Services and Leidos business development along with IT and Business stakeholders on Request for Information, Request for Proposal and overall shaping of opportunities within new and existing clients
  • Provide technology vision and leadership for advancing software development and/or integration initiatives, improving cost effectiveness, service quality and business development in a constantly changing environment
  • Champion product and technological development contributions to the strategic technology and product portfolio roadmap
  • Execute systems engineering management processes to assure security and integrity of data systems; provide administrative guidance and controls ensuring availability and productivity
  • Oversee cost-benefit analysis and prioritization of change requests; identify and escalate potential concerns related to project initiatives and recommend viable solutions
  • Ensure collaboration across IT and business senior management, Leidos QTC Health Services and Leidos business development, Leidos QTC Health Services Emerging Operations and other Leidos and client teams as needed
  • Responsible for the identification, development and mentoring of mid to senior level technical staff
  • Responsible for the development, design and implementation of the AIML/NLP capabilities across LQTC.
  • Responsible for creating and managing roadmaps for AIML/NLP enhancements across LQTC.
  • Provide interface support between Leidos and QTC teams across AIML/NLP and innovate capabilities.

  Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Business or related field from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education (advanced Degree Preferred)
  • Extensive experience driving technical projects from conception to production
  • Extensive experience leading/architecting software systems using and modifying COTS, Open Source and Custom-Built solutions for internal and external business customers.
  • Working knowledge of software build, packaging, release management, and deployment process
  • 10+ years of experience in all aspects of systems engineering, software development and cybersecurity life cycles including but not limited to architecting solutions, designing applications, coding, unit testing and implementing utilizing a variety of tools and technologies.
  • 10+ years of experience working with clients and other departments in a matrix environment
  • Minimum of 10+ years of professional/leadership experience in a senior-level IT position.
  • Current National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) background investigation (e.g., public trust, DOD SECRET, etc…) is a plus

  About Leidos QTC Health Services

  Leidos QTC Health Services collaborates closely with government and non-government customers to address current and future program needs within the health services domain. We specialize in disability-focused medical examinations, independent medical exams and review services, occupational health services, diagnostic testing, and case management solutions. As innovators, we focus on advancing technologies that improve service delivery, with a particular emphasis on enhancing accessibility for examinees in rural communities. With a proven track record of continuous improvement and steady growth, we now handle over 2 million appointments annually. Visitwww.qtcm.com for more information.

  Compensation and Benefits

  Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. As a result, we offer meaningful and engaging careers to support you and your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here. This role may fall under the Service Contract Act (SCA), a federal law which provides for a U.S. Department of Labor-prescribed minimum prevailing rate of pay and certain benefit levels. Where appropriate, Company-provided benefit plans such as comprehensive leave, holiday, medical, dental, life, accident, disability coverages, retirement plan contributions, and other health and welfare benefits and payments are utilized to meet these obligations.

  Commitment to Non-Discrimination

  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos QTC Health Services will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.”

  Qualifications

  Education

  Preferred

  Bachelors

  Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
  This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

  The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

• About the company

  QTC is the largest provider of disability and occupational health examination services. QTC delivers technically advanced medical exam solutions.

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