Chief Innovation Officer (AI)

Location: McLean, Virginia, United States. On-site presence is expected at the headquarters, with occasional remote flexibility. Regular travel to customer sites, industry events, and agency innovation forums across the DC metro area and nationally is required.

Base salary: $225,000–$300,000 per year, plus an annual performance bonus and long-term incentive eligibility.

Company

hirify.global delivers advanced technology solutions and mission support to federal civilian, health, and national security agencies, applying AI/ML, cloud, cybersecurity, and IT modernization capabilities.

What you will do

• Set and execute the enterprise technology and innovation roadmap across AI, data analytics, cybersecurity, cloud, and infrastructure.
• Lead the Internal Research & Development program, including investment priorities, budget allocation, and ROI measurement.
• Partner with Business Development, Capture, and Proposal teams to shape differentiated solutions and contract wins.
• Build an innovation lab and rapid-prototyping capability for secure pilots on federal civilian contracts.
• Develop relationships with agency innovation offices, industry partners, and startups to identify emerging technologies.
• Report innovation progress and investment returns to the CEO, executive team, and board while representing hirify.global at industry and agency forums.

Requirements

• 15+ years of progressive technology or innovation leadership experience, including 5+ years in an executive role supporting federal civilian agencies.
• Proven experience building or scaling an IRAD, R&D, or innovation program with measurable business impact.
• Deep knowledge of federal civilian acquisition, including GSA schedules, GWACs, and modernization funding vehicles.
• Strong technical grounding in AI/ML, cloud and DevSecOps, cybersecurity, or citizen-facing digital services.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field required; advanced degree preferred.
• Public Trust clearance with Moderate or High Risk designation and U.S. citizenship required.

Nice to have

• Prior P&L or program/business-unit budget ownership.
• Advanced degree such as an MS, MBA, or PhD.
• Experience with board reporting, agency engagement, and public or industry speaking.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including HSA-eligible medical plans.
• 401(k) with a 5% company match and immediate vesting.
• Executive PTO, company holidays, paid parental leave, and flexible schedules.
• Employer-sponsored short- and long-term disability and life insurance.
• Professional development, career growth opportunities, and team recognition programs.