Chief Technical Officer (CTO)

Job overview

The Chief Technical Officer (CTO) role is onsite in Fort Belvoir, VA, with periodic travel to G-TEAD field locations and Army installations as mission needs dictate. The stated salary is $200,000–$220,000 per year. The CTO supports Thompson Gray’s G-TEAD effort as the central technical connection between headquarters leadership and the support team. The role integrates technical oversight, information management, contract support, and stakeholder coordination so leaders receive accurate, decision-ready information. By reviewing deliverables, identifying risks, and aligning distributed activities, the CTO helps G-TEAD coordinate its programs and capability development efforts.

What you'll do

• Serve as senior technical authority and primary integration point between G-TEAD headquarters leadership and the Thompson Gray support team
• oversee technical guidance across programs, contracts, and capability development
• evaluate technical products and performance data
• identify risks, gaps, and opportunities
• synthesize enterprise information into briefings and reports
• maintain information-management processes
• support CORs and contract teams with deliverable reviews and technical requirements
• coordinate stakeholders and technical meetings
• contribute to acquisition documents and contract modifications as required.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

chief technical officer

cto

technical leadership

g-tead

dod acquisition

contract oversight

information management

secret clearance

fort belvoir va

$200k–$220k

periodic travel

thompson gray

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• dependent scholarship program
• tuition assistance
• professional development
• 18 days of paid time off, 10 federal holidays, and flexible scheduling.

Why this role

Requires an active Secret clearance, an engineering bachelor’s degree, and at least 10 years of relevant DoD or federal technical leadership, systems engineering, or program management experience. TS/SCI is preferred. Periodic travel is required.

About the employer

Thompson Gray Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services. Sector: 54.