The posting
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, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are 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: Accenture Federal Services (AFS) is seeking an experienced and visionary leader to join our AI & Data practice while partnering with our Cyber practice. This leader will be responsible for driving strategic delivery, growing and scaling transformative AI & Data and Cyber solutions that reinvent how our federal clients operate, secure their environments, and achieve mission outcomes. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for business growth, client success, operational excellence, and strategic positioning of AFS as the partner of choice for Data & AI - Cyber modernization, and mission transformation.
Market Delivery Leadership
- Develop and execute the delivery strategy for the AI & Data and Cyber capability, with an emphasis on data modernization, AI adoption, cybersecurity transformation at scale.
- Shape and convert a pipeline of opportunities that drive measurable year-over-year growth in AI & Data and Cyber delivery.
- Collaborate with industry leads, account teams, and solution architects to position AFS as the market leader in AI-enabled and cyber-resilient transformation for federal clients.
- Lead the expansion of cybersecurity delivery capabilities, including cyber operations, cloud security, zero trust, threat detection and response, identity management, and cyber modernization initiatives.
AI & Cyber Solution Delivery and Innovation
- Lead delivery of large-scale migration programs for federal agencies, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and exceed client expectations.
- Oversee the successful execution of initiatives, implementation, operations, architecture modernization, risk management, and compliance programs.
- Partner with technology leaders to incubate and scale innovative offerings, including generative AI, agentic workflows, predictive analytics, cyber automation, and AI-enabled security operations.
- Align Data, AI, and Cyber capabilities to deliver integrated mission outcomes and measurable business value.
- Responsible for improving program performance by defining, planning, and executing end-to-end project and portfolio management for key strategic initiatives.
Thought Leadership & Evangelism
- Act as a visible evangelist for AI, cybersecurity, and data-driven transformation
- Develop thought leadership content and contribute to AFS's voice in the market on the responsible adoption of AI, cyber resilience, and secure digital transformation.
- Collaborate with strategic technology partners to advance innovative Data, AI, and Cyber solutions for federal clients.
- Responsible for improving program outcomes through executive engagement, strategic planning, and delivery excellence.
Here's What You Need:
- 15+ years of experience delivering large-scale Data & Analytics, AI/ML, Cybersecurity, Cloud, or Digital Transformation programs, with a proven track record of leading growth and delivery organizations.
- Demonstrated experience leading cybersecurity transformation programs, including Zero Trust, cloud security, cyber operations, security engineering, risk management, and compliance initiatives within federal environments.
- Deep familiarity with the Databricks Lakehouse Platform and experience building enterprise-scale data and AI solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to translate mission needs into innovative Data, AI, and Cyber solutions that deliver measurable value.
- Executive presence and ability to build relationships with senior government leaders, technology partners, and internal executives.
- Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and managing large delivery portfolios and revenue targets.
- Knowledge of federal cybersecurity frameworks and standards, including NIST, RMF, FedRAMP, and Zero Trust Architecture, preferred.
Bonus Points If:
- Advanced Degree
- 15+ years of industry experience
- Motivated and proactive, with a desire to understand and address complex areas
- Curiosity for learning about new technology, industry best practices, and areas of risk, analyzing and turning new insights into concrete action
- Commitment to delivering tangible outcomes for customers and stakeholders
- Strong written and verbal communication/interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Excellent people management and relationship development skills
- In-depth knowledge of Accenture delivery methodologies and practices
The Extras:
- US Citizenship Required
- The ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance may be required for this role
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, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, 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, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:
$201,300—$402,600 USD
What We Believe
As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. 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. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.
Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.
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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