Job description

At Ares Enterprise, LLC , we deliver mission-critical technology solutions to federal, state, and local government agencies. We solve complex public sector challenges through modern IT modernization, cybersecurity, cloud architecture, and data analytics. Join our team of experts dedicated to supporting the critical missions that protect, serve, and innovate for citizens across the nation. The Subject Matter Expert (SME) will provide high-level strategic, technical, and operational guidance across our government contracting portfolio. In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor to key government stakeholders, direct technical strategy for mission-critical IT programs, and assist in capturing new business opportunities. The ideal candidate has successfully managed a large DoD or Army enterprise IT services contract involving multiple technical workstreams, key personnel, subcontractors, geographically or functionally distributed teams, and performance-based service requirements. Requirements Key Responsibilities • Serve as the primary technical authority across core domain areas, including IT modernization, cloud migration, cybersecurity defense, and data analytics architectures. • Evaluate agency environments, legacy infrastructure, and emerging trends to design resilient, future-proof solutions aligned with client mandates. • Translate complex agency requirements into scalable, mission-critical technical roadmaps. • Act as a trusted technical advisor to federal, state, and local agency leadership, executive stakeholders, and client partners. • Facilitate strategic workshops, technical reviews, and executive briefings to articulate solution value and risk mitigation strategies. • Partner with client leadership to align technology adoption with strategic agency goals and regulatory compliance standards. • Partner with Business Development and Capture teams to lead technical proposal development (RFP/RFI/RFQ responses). • Author compelling technical volumes, white papers, and concept papers showcasing innovative solution architecture. • Conduct technical demonstrations and presentations during oral proposal evaluations. • Provide high-level technical oversight to engineering and program teams to ensure quality delivery and mission alignment. • Mentor cross-functional teams on domain best practices, emerging technology stacks, and government compliance frameworks. Qualifications & Requirements • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred). • Experience: 10+ years of progressive technical experience in IT infrastructure, cloud solutions, or cybersecurity, with at least 5+ years supporting government agencies (Federal/DoD/State & Local).

Requirements

Must-haves

Serve as the primary technical authority across core domain areas, including IT modernization, cloud migration, cybersecurity defense, and data analytics architectures.
Evaluate agency environments, legacy infrastructure, and emerging trends to design resilient, future-proof solutions aligned with client mandates.
Translate complex agency requirements into scalable, mission-critical technical roadmaps.
Act as a trusted technical advisor to federal, state, and local agency leadership, executive stakeholders, and client partners.
Facilitate strategic workshops, technical reviews, and executive briefings to articulate solution value and risk mitigation strategies.
Partner with client leadership to align technology adoption with strategic agency goals and regulatory compliance standards.
Partner with Business Development and Capture teams to lead technical proposal development (RFP/RFI/RFQ responses).
Author compelling technical volumes, white papers, and concept papers showcasing innovative solution architecture.
Conduct technical demonstrations and presentations during oral proposal evaluations.
Provide high-level technical oversight to engineering and program teams to ensure quality delivery and mission alignment.
Mentor cross-functional teams on domain best practices, emerging technology stacks, and government compliance frameworks.
Qualifications & Requirements
Experience: 10+ years of progressive technical experience in IT infrastructure, cloud solutions, or cybersecurity, with at least 5+ years supporting government agencies (Federal/DoD/State & Local).

Nice-to-haves

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).

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