Diné Development Corporation · 5 months ago
Forward Deployed Innovation Strategist
United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
15+ years expDiné Development Corporation (DDC) is a Navajo Nation owned family of companies delivering IT, professional, and environmental solutions. They are seeking a Forward Deployed Innovation Strategist to lead business growth initiatives, develop Solution Accelerators, and provide strategic support to subsidiary operations while contributing to high-visibility client engagements.
Executive Office
No H1B
Responsibilities
Actively lead and participate in business growth initiatives, including pre-sales engagements, white paper development, and preparation of responses to RFIs and RFPs. Provide strategic thought leadership, deep subject matter expertise, and technical guidance throughout the business development lifecycle
Design, develop, and mature comprehensive Solution Accelerators aligned with DDC’s strategic market verticals, including runbooks, playbooks, BOE templates, position descriptions, marketing materials, capability slicks, proposal boilerplate, training programs, and education resources
Directly collaborate with subsidiaries and market vertical teams to ensure effective deployment and adoption of Solution Accelerators, providing hands-on support during critical initial implementation phases
Act as a strategic resource, anticipating future delivery needs and proactively preparing for deployment into high-visibility, strategic client engagements
Contribute extensively to intellectual capital development, including the continuous improvement and evolution of Solution Accelerators and other strategic innovation offerings
Provide strategic support to subsidiary operations, maintaining strong relationships with subsidiary leadership, delivery teams, and market vertical leaders
Serve as a mentor and guide for innovation team members and subsidiary staff, ensuring effective transfer of knowledge, methodologies, and adoption of Solution Accelerators
Conduct and support market and ethnographic research to ensure DDC innovation efforts are informed by deep customer insights and industry trends
Support the ongoing development of internal capabilities, including Virtual Lab Environments, innovation tools, and methodologies
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship
Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in Business, Technology, Engineering, or a related field preferred
Minimum 15 years of professional experience spanning innovation management, technology solutioning, business development, or client-facing technology roles within GovCon and/or federal technology consulting
Demonstrated capability in developing and deploying intellectual capital, specifically Solution Accelerators, methodologies, and strategic service offerings
Exceptional skill in strategic planning, communication, stakeholder management, and cross-team collaboration
Proven track record of successful client engagements and the ability to rapidly integrate into diverse project environments
Ability to travel periodically and engage in extended client-site assignments as required
Strategic thinker capable of translating vision into actionable solutions
Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence senior stakeholders
Proven leader and collaborator adept at working in dynamic, cross-functional teams
Innovative problem-solver able to operate effectively in high-stakes and evolving environments
Commitment to continuous learning, skill development, and contribution to DDC's innovation culture
Preferred
Master's degree in Business, Technology, Engineering, or a related field preferred
Company
Diné Development Corporation
Diné Development Corporation (DDC) is a family of companies that delivers IT, engineering, and professional services solutions that solve the dynamic challenges of federal agencies.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Austin Tsosie, MBA
Chief Executive Officer
Jacqueline Murray
Chief Operating Officer
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