Cyber Technical Associate Director - Emerging Technology and Assets - Accenture Federal Services

Arlington, VA

About the Job

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.

Join Accenture Federal Services to do the work you love in an inclusive, collaborative, and caring community, where you can be empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

You Are:
As the Cyber Technical Associate Director for the Accenture Federal Services (AFS) Cyber Capability, you will be responsible for driving innovation, managing emerging technologies, and overseeing internal assets critical to the company's success. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the technological direction of the organization, ensuring it remains at the forefront of the cybersecurity landscape.

The Work:

Strategic Leadership: Provide strategic guidance and leadership in the evaluation, adoption, and implementation of emerging technologies relevant to cybersecurity, such as AI, machine learning, supply chain security, and quantum computing.
Technology Evaluation and Integration: Assess the viability and potential impact of emerging technologies on Federal clients' products, services, and internal operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop new products and solutions to incorporate emerging technologies into offerings and processes.
Research and Development: Lead R&D initiatives to explore innovative solutions, tools, and methodologies to enhance the clients' cybersecurity capabilities. Stay abreast of industry trends, threat landscapes, and technological advancements to inform decision-making.
Asset Management: Oversee the management and optimization of internal assets—ensuring the security, scalability, and efficiency of assets to support client business operations.
Team Development: Build and mentor a high-performing team of technologists, engineers, and researchers. Provide guidance, support, and professional development opportunities to foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate closely with executive leadership, product managers, sales teams, and external partners to align technological initiatives with business objectives. Effectively communicate technical concepts and recommendations to diverse stakeholders.
Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with industry regulations, standards, and best practices related to cybersecurity and data privacy. Develop and implement robust risk management strategies to mitigate potential threats and vulnerabilities.

Here's What You Need:

Bachelor's Degree
Proven experience (8+ years) in cybersecurity, with a focus on emerging technologies and/or strategic leadership roles.
Strong technical expertise in areas such as AI, machine learning, cryptography, network security, and/or cloud computing.
Leading successful R&D initiatives, technology evaluations, and/or integration projects/teams

Bonus Points If:

Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
Advanced certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH) preferred
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team-building skills.
Strategic thinker with a results-driven mindset and the ability to navigate complex business challenges.
Deep understanding of cybersecurity regulations, compliance frameworks, and risk management principles

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, New York, Washington, and the District of Columbia. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, New York, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:

$167,400—$348,600 USD

What We Believe

We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain an inclusive environment.

Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. Read more here

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion or sexual orientation.

All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

For details, view a copy of the Accenture Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy Statement.

Requesting An Accommodation

Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

If you are being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter.

Other Employment Statements

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

The Company 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. Additionally, 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 Company's legal duty to furnish information.

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