Business Application Lead

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 to do the work you love in an inclusive, collaborative, and caring community, where you can be 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!  

Organization: Accenture Federal Services
Location: Arlington, VA

Accenture Federal Services, helping our federal clients tackle their toughest challenges while unleashing their fullest potential…and then some. What makes our approach so unique? Operating from the nation’s capital, we bring together commercial innovation and leading-edge technologies to deliver an integrated and interactive experience that far exceeds expectations. How? Our passion meets purpose! Through our diverse culture and inclusive thinking, we embrace our employees' ideas taking them from concept to practical solutions. Not to mention, we sleep well at night knowing our work directly impacts and improves the way the world works. We keep our tech smarts sharp by providing abundant training and certification opportunities. Are you ready to learn and grow in a career, while making a difference?

You Are:
AFS is seeking a Business Application Lead who will be responsible for leading teams that manage the enterprise applications supporting the enterprise including Salesforce, ServiceNow, HRIS (Workday, Greenhouse), Corporate Enterprise Tooling (Marketing, Development Tools). S/He will collaborate with other CIO IT Delivery Leads to define and follow overall CIO IT delivery standards and processes across all appropriate projects and delivery efforts.

The Work:

• Responsible for managing a team of experienced professionals who are sitting at physically diverse locations
• Leads, directs and reviews the work of the team who are independent on their assignments
• Provides primary input to hiring, promotion, performance and rewards decisions for direct reports as well as subcontractors operating in a blended team
• Responsible for oversight of teams creating and maintaining system documentation to include diagrams, configuration details, admin guides, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Duties may include updating to next gen technology, managing legacy systems, and coordination with multi-functional team support to ensure a high-quality product for customers
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders; meet with stakeholders to take and clarify specific requirements of each project
• Track task and project performance of the direct reports, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short- and long-term goals
• Application of security settings and other commercial best practices such as DISA STIGs; ensuring processes and solutions adhere to company policies and federal regulations
• Meet budgetary objectives and adjust project constraints based on financial analysis
• Works to influence project/team leaders regarding solution design, process and/or approaches
• Utilizes expert knowledge of and ability to apply advanced principles, and concepts

Here Is What You Need:

• Bachelor's degree
• 10+ years or prior relevant experience
• 7+ years of technical team lead experience
• 7 + years of experience in stakeholder management
• Experience with one or more of the following: project and/or program management, SDLC, Agile methodologies, developing strategy/roadmap for applications and technical architecture, managing financials for both operational run and initiatives/investments, and/ or audit/risk management background with a focus on Technology/
• Experience with Federal Government clients
• Knowledge of approaches, tools and techniques for justifying a project, equipment or staffing expenditures by identifying cost, benefits, opportunities and threats
• Knowledge of process for evaluation and selection of products, tools, services and infrastructure components in line with organization’s business needs and architectural principles
• Good understanding of core business processes across the following business functions – Finance, Sales, HR, Marketing

Bonus Points If:

• Advanced Degree(s)
• Certifications in applicable technologies desired
• Experience leading a tec