Innovation Strategist

Overview

Remote
On Site
$$140,000 - $160,000
Full Time
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - month exten(s)ion

Skills

GOVERNANCE
DISABILITY
METRICS
Risk Analysis
Presentation Skills
Digital Strategy
Exploration

Job Details

Our goal is to solve problems and deliver results for our clients. At Cloud and Things, you can be a part of transforming the public sector's IT environment. Our team is on the forefront of helping to solve the government's most complex IT challenges. If you are seeking a role that offers the opportunity to work on rewarding projects, consider a career with Cloud and Things.

*This is a PROPOSAL position anticipated to start LATE October 2025*

*This is an exempt position. Salary commensurate with experience*

Overview:

We are seeking an Innovation Strategist who will support our client. The Innovation Strategist will lead the discovery, evaluation, and advancement of emerging technologies to support the goals of the agency. This role will drive structured innovation planning by identifying promising trends, designing pilot initiatives, and building a sustainable innovation framework. The strategist will work cross-functionally with DIIT leadership, IT strategy advisors, and operational teams to ensure that innovation efforts align with strategic goals and deliver measurable value to schools, students, and central offices.

Duties:

  • Research, evaluate, and recommend emerging technologies aligned with DOE's mission and operational priorities.

  • Develop and maintain an innovation roadmap, including evaluation criteria, risk analysis, and outcome metrics.

  • Facilitate innovation workshops and brainstorming sessions with internal stakeholders and external partners.

  • Design and support pilot programs for selected technologies, ensuring structured planning, execution, and measurement.

  • Align innovation initiatives with DOE's broader IT strategy, governance processes, and funding considerations.

  • Define success criteria, track performance, and recommend scale-up or retirement of pilots based on results.

  • Support strategic decision-making by providing insights into industry trends, proof-of-concept results, and future-state planning.

  • Foster a culture of innovation by promoting cross-team collaboration and continuous exploration of new ideas.

Mandatory Qualifications:

  • 8+ years of experience in innovation planning, digital strategy, or emerging technology evaluation.

  • Strong understanding of enterprise IT ecosystems and public sector or education technology environments.

  • Demonstrated success in designing and managing technology pilots or innovation initiatives.

  • Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.

  • Ability to synthesize complex ideas into actionable strategies and clearly communicate them to executive and operational stakeholders.

Cloud and Things complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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