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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Chief Technical Officer (CTO) - **Company:** Thompson Gray Inc. - **Location:** Fort Belvoir, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Systems Engineering, Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (Ajax Programming), Information Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Technical Data Management Systems, Information Technology - **Published:** June 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8933c61ffe37f42f ## About the Role Do you have experience in Team leadership?, Do you have a Master's degree?, technical findings, program status, and issues clearly to both technical andnon-technical audiences at all levels of the organization.*Coordinate with external partners including Army program offices, industry performers, andinteragency stakeholders on technical matters as directed.*Support the development of Congressional, Army staff, and OSD-level technical products asrequired.Position Requirements:*Must possess an active Secret Security Clearance.*Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, SystemsEngineering, or a related technical discipline; Master's degree preferred.*Minimum of 10 years of experience in technical leadership, systems engineering, or programmanagement roles within the DoD or federal government.*Demonstrated ability to aggregate, analyze, and disseminate technical and programmatic datafrom multiple sources to diverse audiences.*Experience supporting or working directly with contracts, CORs, or acquisition teams in atechnical oversight capacity.*Strong understanding of Army or DoD acquisition processes, contract types, and programlifecycle management.*Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex technicalinformation for senior leadership and non-technical stakeholders.*Proven ability to operate as a central integrator across multiple teams, offices, and stakeholdersin a fast-paced environment.*Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).*Ability to work independently with minimal direction while maintaining strong coordination acrossa distributed team.Preferred Experience:*Experience in a technical lead, chief engineer, or senior advisor role supporting an Army or jointacquisition organization.*Familiarity with Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreements and the technical requirementsthat underpin them.*Knowledge of Army modernization priorities and emerging technology domains (e.g., C5ISR,autonomous systems ## Description G-TEAD's operations.Full-Time/Part-Time:Full-Time OnsiteWorksite Details:Onsite (MUST BE ONSITE, NO OPTION FOR REMOTE SUPPORT)Location:Ft. Belvoir, VATravel Requirement:Periodic travel to G-TEAD field locations and Army installations as missionrequirements dictate.Duties will include:Technical Leadership & Integration:*Serve as the senior technical authority and primary point of integration between G-TEAD HQleadership - including contracts, CORs, and deputy leadership - and the Thompson Graysupport team.*Provide technically sound guidance and oversight across G-TEAD's portfolio of programs,contracts, and capability development efforts.*Evaluate technical products, deliverables, and performance data from multiple sources across theG-TEAD enterprise and translate findings into clear, actionable information for leadership.*Identify technical risks, gaps, and opportunities across G-TEAD's programs and providerecommendations to inform senior-level decisions.*Ensure technical consistency and coherence across G-TEAD's distributed activities and supportteams.Information Management & Dissemination:*Aggregate and synthesize technical and programmatic data from across the G-TEAD enterprise- contracts, program offices, field locations, and partner organizations - into coherent productsfor leadership consumption.*Develop and maintain information management processes and frameworks that ensure timely,accurate, and appropriate dissemination of technical data to relevant stakeholders.*Prepare executive-level briefings, technical summaries, and status reports that distill complexmulti-source information into clear, decision-ready products.*Serve as a trusted conduit between G-TEAD HQ and the Thompson Gray team, ensuring bothsides have the information they need to perform effectively.*Maintain situational awareness across the full scope of G-TEAD technical activities and surfaceemerging issues proactively to leadership.Contract & COR Support:*Support Contracting Officer's Representatives (CORs) by providing technical insight and subjectmatter expertise relevant to contract performance monitoring and deliverable review.*Coordinate with the contracts team to ensure technical requirements are clearly defined,communicated, and tracked across G-TEAD's agreement and contract portfolio.*Review technical deliverables for compliance, quality, and alignment with contract terms andG-TEAD objectives.*Assist in the development of technical requirements, Statements of Work (SOWs), andperformance standards for new and follow-on acquisitions.*Support agreement and contract modification efforts by providing technical context and input asrequired.Stakeholder Coordination & Communication:*Act as the primary technical liaison between G-TEAD HQ leadership, deputy leadership, programoffices, and the Thompson Gray contractor team.*Facilitate regular technical coordination meetings and working sessions to maintain alignmentacross G-TEAD's distributed enterprise.*Communicate ## Related Videos - [Hidden efficiency - How to enable your non-engineers as a CTO](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1412-hidden-efficiency-how-to-enable-your-non-engineers-as-a-cto) - [In-depth .NET Azure Functions: Isolated mode, performance and durable AI agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100207-in-depth-net-azure-functions-isolated-mode-performance-and-durable-ai-agents) - [Developing the Rich Text Editor for DeepL.com](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1172-developing-the-rich-text-editor-for-deepl-com) - [You’re a great coder? 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