Geospatial Technology Officer (GTO)

Who You Are:

Are you a talented and innovative engineer eager to make a difference in the world? Join us as a Geospatial Technology Officer (GTO) and lead the charge in developing, implementing, and managing cutting-edge geospatial technologies. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with our dynamic Geospatial & Digital Solutions (GDS) Market Sector team to seamlessly integrate geospatial data and technologies, empowering the science and engineering community with the right data, at the right time, in the right place, to make wiser decisions.

Reporting directly to the Vice President & Market Sector Lead for GDS, you will drive both business strategy and technical solutions, propelling market growth and achieving long-term goals. This customer-facing position offers a unique opportunity to provide strategic direction, engage with the latest technologies, and work within a collaborative and innovative team environment. If you are passionate about leveraging scientific data to support strategic goals and enhance decision-making processes, this role is for you. Join us and be a part of a team that is committed to making a meaningful impact on the world.

What You'll Do:

• Develop and Execute SaaS Strategy: Formulate and implement a comprehensive strategy for growing a state-of-the-art SaaS business model within GDS.
• Solution Design: Lead the design and development of innovative SaaS solutions, creating key artifacts such as architectural models, process diagrams, and concepts of operation.
• Innovative Approaches: Craft differentiated, innovative technical approaches to bridge gaps within customer programs and enhance SaaS offerings.
• Technical Recommendations: Provide unsolicited technical recommendations and develop collateral and RFI/RFP responses to engage prospective customers.
• Talent Acquisition: Identify, attract, and retain top talent to build a high-performing team capable of driving SaaS innovation and growth.
• Infrastructure Development: Oversee the development and maintenance of robust, scalable infrastructure to support SaaS offerings, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate with GDS team members to identify and implement the best technical and business strategies to differentiate GDS in the SaaS market.
• Mentorship: Coach and advise junior solution architecture and proposal support resources, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
• Partnerships and Alliances: Forge strategic partnerships and alliances with key stakeholders, including technology providers, academic institutions, and industry leaders, to enhance GDS's SaaS capabilities.
• Technical Documentation: Author technical volume introductions, key sections, and orals slides, including developing compelling graphics to support SaaS initiatives.

Business Development Responsibilities

• Market Analysis: Support and validate thorough market analysis to identify opportunities, understand customer needs, and stay ahead of industry trends. Develop unsolicited technical recommendations, collateral and RFI/RFP responses to engage prospective customers and position GDS to win.
• Customer Engagement: Engage with current and prospective customers to understand their critical needs, socialize and vet how SaaS solutions can assist them in overcoming challenges, and advise on strategies to shape acquisitions that achieve desired results.
• Teaming Strategies: Develop and execute teaming strategies, including identifying and vetting potential partners to enhance SaaS offerings.
• Cost Strategies: Develop cost strategies, LOEs/BOEs/BOMs, and associated rationale to support SaaS business growth.
• Customer Advocacy: Advocate for customers' key program initiatives within GDS, ensuring SaaS solutions align with their mission objectives.

What You'll Bring:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline (e.g., Computer Engineering, Geography, Geospatial Sciences, Computer Science, etc.).
• 15+ years of experience designing and delivering geospatial solutions in diverse markets, assisting customers and organizations in achieving objectives.
• Experience growing successful SaaS startups.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

• Familiarity with Department of Navy technical approaches related to next-generation cloud, network, and cybersecurity technologies.
• Ability to acquire & subsequently maintain relevant domain accreditations in at least two of the following Cloud Platforms: AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google.
• Currency with Department of Defense technical approaches specifically related to next generation adoption of Cloud, Network and Cybersecurity emerging technologies
• Experience in a P&L capacity, balancing business-oriented objectives with solution delivery.
• ITIL and PMP certifications.
• Must be proficient in English, both written and verbal, to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
• Successful results of preemployment screenings, including federal background check, MVR, and drug screen.
• Comply with company drug and alcohol policy.
• Be authorized to work in the US or will be authorized by the successful candidate's start date

Additional Requirements:

• US Citizenship required to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.

Compensation

Expected Salary: $200,000 - $225,000 per year

Versar Global Solutions is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the Company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. The Company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's status protected by local, state, or federal law.

Location Requirements

The position will primarily work a hybrid schedule with some days onsite at Versar HQ in Washington, DC.

Who We Are:

Headquartered in Washington, DC, Versar Global Solutions provides full mission lifecycle solutions for challenges faced by our government and commercial Customers in the natural, built, and digital environments. With nearly 2,000 team members around the world, and a rich legacy spanning more than 70 years, Versar Global Solutions delivers a broad array of planning, analysis and risk management solutions, project and program management, operations and maintenance services, and information technology applications for environmental management and remediation projects, mission critical facilities and installations, and in support of readiness and contingency operations.

EEO Commitment

Versar Global Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Versar Global Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Versar Global Solutions expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran. Improper interference with the ability of Versar Global Solutions employees to perform their job duties is not tolerated.