AFS AI & Data Mission Integration, Managing Director – D&I Portfolio

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You Are:

As the AI & Data Mission Integration, Managing Director – D&I Portfolio at Accenture Federal Services, you will lead the strategy, business development, and delivery of cutting-edge data and artificial intelligence solutions for defense, intelligence, and related national security agencies. This executive position requires a unique blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and deep understanding of the federal defense and intelligence technology landscape. 

The Work:

Thought Leadership and Innovation 

• Be an Innovation partner to the D&I leadership team to conceptualize new solutions, GTM plans, and incubate new solutions.  
• Be a trusted innovation advisor to the Intel Sector growth team, supporting greenfield solutions across the Sector and D&I Portfolio more broadly. 

AI Leadership 

• Be a trusted advisor to senior AI leaders to support development of AI-first, AI-centric delivery and growth strategies in Intel, D&I, and AFS
• Collaborate with senior leaders to support, maintain, and grow a culture of top technical performers and innovators

Relationships/Awareness 

• Maintain a deep understanding of the Intel Sector and a strong awareness of D&I, AFS, & LLP solutions/assets
• Collaborate with senior leadership and other stakeholders to ensure that growth initiatives are aligned with organizational priorities and goals
• Provide monthly update to Intel Sector CAL and leaders
• Consider training and development needs for teams and provide targeted support and resources

New Business Growth Leadership 

• Identify resources to build RFIs and White Papers; Review all artifacts submitted
• Assist/advise Intel Sector teams on capture, vehicles, resources (capture, P2W, SA, QA, etc)
• Confirm and (when necessary) identify resources to write and review responses
• Participate in color teams to ensure high-quality, compelling responses
• Conduct regular pipeline reviews to ensure opportunities are reflected and leadership has awareness of opportunities on the horizon
• Manage New Business Meeting (NBM) process (review NBMs, scheduling, ensuring team conducts on appropriate timeline)

Here's What You Need:

• 20+ years of experience in applied technology with 10+ years of experience in defense and intelligence market
• Strong network across IC and the related technology space.
• Executive presence and technical acumen to act as a bridge between engineering resources and C-suite executives across government, commercial partners, and AFS.
• Experienced in developing relationships with data and technology alliance partners.
• Proven record of incubating new market viable capabilities with emerging technology and shaping and winning work respectively.
• Experienced P&L leader with a history of managing a diverse portfolio of initiatives and achieving consistent growth, profitability, and client satisfaction.
• Recognized for cultivating high-performing teams, developing next-generation leaders, and driving evolution through innovation, collaboration, and accountability. 

  What We Believe As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where