Description

Markon is seeking a skilled Technology Advisor to support our Laptop portfolio team. The Tech Advisor is responsible for driving the technical baseline. This involves maintaining a deep technical understanding of all Windows and Linux products, to include portfolio adjacent product lines, with the intent of guiding current and future developments with an eye towards vulnerability, technological feasibility, and future innovation

Responsibilities

• Review and comment on product plans and reviews from a technical point of view
• Technical representation at relevant boards and reviews, and with external stakeholders
• Generation of artifacts and documents required to capture the technical baseline
• Assistance with research and testing efforts prior to formal testing activities
• Interfacing with development team(s) to understand and quantify technical challenges
• Identify product issues and vulnerabilities prior to realization in product
• Guiding concepts in the innovation pipeline to the productization phase
• Gains hands on experience with products in the assigned portfolio to aid in troubleshooting and support activities
• Ability to work effectively in a cross functional team to support the Portfolio Management and Technical Leads as necessary
• Staying up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph required.
• Bachelors degree from an accredited university in Computer Science/Engineering, Engineering, Business IT or related technical field and 10+ years of overall experience; an additional four years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree. 
• Experience with Desktop OS's e.g. Windows, Linux, MacOS, within customer spaces.
• Strong organizational skills with an ability to think proactively and prioritize workload.
• Ability to work in a dynamic team environment.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating and working action items to completion.
• Demonstrated experience exhibiting strong oral and written communication skills to include giving briefings/presentations, planning and facilitating meetings, and providing support for technical documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to convey complex issues clearly and concisely to senior leadership.
• Self-starter and ability to manage multiple projects and/or activities.
• Understanding of project control gate processes.
• Experience with agile development models/processes.
• Ability to work independently and across large teams.
• Hands-on experience with development on Windows, macOS, and/or Linux platforms
• Strong understanding of low-level code employed on different platforms
• Documented ability to explain complex technical topics to non-technical stakeholders using text, graphics, or diagrams.
• Extensive experience with MS Office suite of products including Visio, Visual basic, and WSL

 

Desired Qualifications

• Masters degree from an accredited university in Computer Science/Engineering, Engineering, Business IT or related technical field
• Strong ability to manage relationships with Stakeholders
• Intelligence Community Experience.
• Familiarity with architecture of operating systems and commercial messaging products

Salary Range

USD $170,000.00 - USD $200,000.00 /Yr.The Markon pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Overview

Eager to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is profound? Look no further than Markon, a premier consulting firm deeply dedicated to advancing our nation's most critical missions.

 

At Markon, we don't just offer jobs – we offer opportunities for personal and professional transformation. Empowering our employees to lead, innovate, and excel, we foster an environment where new ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated. As a perennial Washington Post Top Workplace, we prioritize the well-being and success of our team members, ensuring they can bring their best selves to work.

 

Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Markon has garnered national recognition for our unwavering dedication to excellence in serving the intelligence community, as well as federal civilian and defense agencies. Our growing reach extends across 17 states, 116 countries, and 5 continents, where our team of dynamic professionals collaborates to deliver unparalleled program and project management services.

 

Markon values people and the tremendous impact each individual can make – which is why we’re consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in federal government consulting. Here, you can help solve the nation’s most important challenges, surrounded by colleagues who help you grow, advance, and succeed. We are deeply dedicated to what matters – bringing out the best in each other to advance our clients’ missions.Join us and make a meaningful impact.

 

Markon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

 

Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Training and Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, and Holidays