The Leading Niche

Lead Technology Specialist - US Navy

The Leading Niche  •  $145k - $185k/yr  •  Arlington, VA (Onsite)  •  10 hours ago
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Job Description

The Lead Technology Specialist serves as the senior technical lead responsible for the architecture, development, maintenance, and enhancement of the Department of the Navy Research Protections Information Technology Management System (RPITMS). This individual provides technical leadership for all phases of the software development lifecycle and serves as the primary technical advisor to project leadership and Government stakeholders.

The Lead Technology Specialist oversees the design and implementation of Microsoft Power Platform solutions, SharePoint Online environments, workflow automation, reporting dashboards, and system integrations supporting the Navy Human Research Protection Program (HRPP).

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

  • Lead technical planning, architecture, and implementation efforts for RPITMS.
  • Provide technical direction to developers, analysts, and testing personnel.
  • Establish development standards, coding practices, and configuration management procedures.
  • Review technical designs and ensure alignment with Government requirements.

Power Platform Development

  • Design, develop, and maintain solutions utilizing:
    • Microsoft Power Apps
    • Power Automate
    • Power BI
    • SharePoint Online
  • Lead implementation of new functionality and enhancements.
  • Develop complex workflows and automated business processes.

Systems Architecture & Integration

  • Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
  • Design scalable and secure system architectures.
  • Support migration, integration, and modernization initiatives.
  • Maintain system documentation and technical baselines.

Agile Project Support

  • Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and Agile ceremonies.
  • Assist with prioritization of system change requests.
  • Provide technical recommendations to Government stakeholders.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with:
    • Section 508 accessibility requirements
    • Navy and DoD system standards
    • Security and configuration management requirements
  • Support testing, deployment, and release management activities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Minimum eight (8) years of experience leading development of management information systems.
  • Minimum three (3) years serving in a technical lead or supervisory role.
  • Experience developing solutions using:
    • Power Apps
    • Power Automate
    • Power BI
  • Experience administering SharePoint environments.
  • Experience leading software development lifecycle activities.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Management, or related field.
  • Microsoft Power Platform certification.
  • Experience supporting DoD or Department of the Navy programs.
  • Experience supporting Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) systems.
The Leading Niche

About The Leading Niche

THE LEADING NICHE is an award winning and internationally recognized company known for using data and cutting-edge consulting to deliver 'actionable intelligence'​.

THE LEADING NICHE supports commercial and government customers in domestic and international markets, including the United States, Canada, Europe and Africa. The Firm provides big data, cybersecurity, intelligence, Health IT, regulatory/compliance and investigative/examination consulting. The Firm also has an Innovation Lab that drives research to support its customers.

THE LEADING NICHE has received numerous recognitions. Some of these recognitions include Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Privately-Owned Companies in America; ICIC Top 100 Fastest Growing Companies; SmartCEO Circle of Excellence Award; SmartCEO Corporate Culture Award; The Network Journal’s 40 Under Forty Award; Black Enterprise 40 Under Forty Award; and the Vyne Weekly’s “Top 10 Women to Watch”; “Big Time Operator” Award; Two Year Winner of the New York Enterprise Reporter Small Business Award; Entrepreneur of the Year in Consulting and Business Services; Best Buddies “Women With a Mission” International Award; Stiletto Woman Business Award; the Brooklyn International Trade Development Center’s International Women’s Entrepreneurial Award; and the National Minority Business Council’s Global Outstanding Business Award. In addition, an MBA magazine featured her Firm in a consulting case.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
New York, New York
Year Founded
2007
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