Lead Technology Specialist

Apply Description Overview Client First Technologies currently is seeking a Lead Technology Specialist in support of our government customer. The Lead Technology Specialist is responsible for leading system maintenance and enhancement activities for a critical government information system that supports human research protection oversight. The Lead Technology Specialist plans, coordinates, and oversees the change request process, data migration, and end-user training so that the system continues to meet the customer’s regulatory and mission requirements. This individual manages work using an Agile Scrum methodology and serves as a senior technical leader across the full software development lifecycle of solutions built on the Microsoft Power Platform within a secure government Microsoft 365 cloud environment. This is a full-time, remote position. CFT offers a full benefits package, a collaborative work environment and a strong company culture. Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply. This position is contingent upon award. Requirements Lead tasks related to maintaining and enhancing the system to support the customer’s regulatory requirements for human research protection oversight Plan, coordinate, and oversee all activities, resources, and deliverables in support of the system and the customer’s mission and objectives Manage the change request process, including establishing and operating a Change Control Board (CCB) and the tools and procedures users and stakeholders use to submit, track, and manage System Change Requests (SCRs) Analyze government-issued standard operating procedures and written materials, assess their impact on the system, and submit required SCRs through the CCB prior to implementation Oversee data migration activities, including managing and documenting the system’s data structure (SharePoint Online lists and libraries) and maintaining historical data migrated from legacy SharePoint environments Coordinate end-user training, including periodic reviews and refresher training, for stakeholder staff Manage the project using Agile Scrum processes, including facilitating daily scrums, sprint planning, and backlog grooming Establish, document, and manage standard procedures for all project processes, incorporating government work instructions and standard operating procedures for work simplification Coordinate platform upgrades, license changes, and feature adoptions, and provide recommendations regarding deprecations that affect the system Collect key metrics and provide project performance reports, including monthly status reports Qualifications Bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited college or university Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in leading the development of management information systems, of which at least three (3) years shall have been in a technical lead or supervisory capacity Experience developing IT systems that must operate in compliance with the requirements of SECNAVINST 3900.39E series regulations Proven experience developing, testing, and troubleshooting MS Power Platform applications Experience with administration of Microsoft SharePoint sites and data Be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), as well as Project and Adobe Acrobat. Meet the requirements of SECNAV M-5239.2, the “DON Information Assurance Workforce Management Manual” (generally, a current CompTIA Security+ CE certification) Preferred Qualifications Possess a bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, information science, information systems management, or technology management Possess a current and active Microsoft Power Platform certification Possess experience working with DoW or DON systems and management Experience with Federal, DoW, and DON human research protection requirements Physical Demands Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time Occasional travel and overtime may be required Required Clearances and Screenings Candidates with current DoD Tier 3/NACLC or Active Secret) are preferred