Chief Technology Officer

Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · Cybersecurity · Data Science

In short

Microsoft is looking for an experienced Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead technology strategy for its US Federal Civilian business. This executive role involves engaging with senior government leaders, shaping technology adoption, influencing product development, and fostering partner ecosystems to drive customer outcomes and sustainable growth.

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic technology leadership for the Civilian and Tribal Nations business.
  • Shape Microsoft's most strategic Civilian engagements and guide the use of the product portfolio.
  • Serve as a trusted technology advisor to senior Federal leaders, including CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, CDOs, CAIOs, acquisition executives, and mission leaders.
  • Maintain an integrated view of the Microsoft portfolio as it applies to Federal Civilian missions.
  • Serve as the principal connection between the Federal Civilian market and Microsoft product and engineering organizations.
  • Develop and execute an end-to-end Civilian partner engagement strategy.
  • Provide strategic direction, mentorship, and practical frameworks to architects, technology strategists, specialists, and customer success teams.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree AND 10+ years experience working in an industry and/or driving digital transformation OR Master's Degree AND 9+ years experience OR 13+ years experience OR equivalent experience.
  • 6+ years experience making recommendations to and/or collaborating with mid-to-senior level executives.
  • 8+ years experience closing large, complex agreements/deals.
  • Active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance.
  • Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements.
  • Must pass Microsoft Cloud background check.
  • Verification of U.S. citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions.

Desired Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in enterprise technology, technology strategy, architecture, engineering, consulting, or technical sales, including 5+ years working with or supporting the US Federal Government with significant Federal Civilian exposure.
  • Experience advising senior government or enterprise executives on complex technology and transformation decisions.
  • Broad technical expertise across cloud and hybrid infrastructure, cybersecurity and identity, AI, data, and application modernization.
  • Demonstrated experience translating customer mission objectives into technology strategy.
  • Working knowledge of the Federal cybersecurity, compliance, and government cloud environment.
  • Demonstrated experience developing technology and go-to-market strategies with Federal systems integrators, solution providers, independent software vendors, and strategic technology partners.
  • Deep knowledge of Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Security, Microsoft Copilot and AI platforms, Dynamics 365, Power Platform, GitHub.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
  • Master’s or Ph.D level program completion in related field.
  • Top Secret clearance preferred.

Benefits

  • Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

Skills

AzureMicrosoft 365Dynamics 365Power PlatformGitHubAICloud computingCybersecurity
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Company

Microsoft

Job Posted

4 days ago

Employment Type

Full Time

Work mode

Remote

Salary

US$133,000–222,700 · Negotiable

Experience Level

Executive

Locations

United States

Qualification

Bachelor, Master

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