Internship Digital Transformation Officer Jobs in Reston, VA

Are you a strategic thinker who can apply your special knowledge to a complex problem or industry? Are you savvy in modern technology concepts and understand human-centered change management? Can you communicate well and help others learn about areas where you’re the subject matter expert? Are you actively excited to learn about areas you know little about, but can find an integration point with your work?

If you said yes to all of the above, then join our growing Digital Transformation department.

We are looking for a Digital Technology and Security Implementation savvy person who can focus on helping clients transform across People, Data, and Technology by understanding their processes. You will work with IT professionals, cloud experts, cybersecurity SMEs, and information security roles alongside the data officers and workforce to help guide the best decisions on technical change requirements, technical team tools, process change adoption, policy evaluation and modernization, and assurance that security is embedded but not a barrier to the workforce.

 Our team uses agile techniques for developing innovative and strategic solutions through transparent communication, proactive tasking, and integrated team methods to ensure we collaborate naturally for our client's benefit.

This opportunity offers the chance to contribute to digital strategy initiatives and develop innovative, cutting-edge data management techniques for a federal client. Candidates should be team players, critical thinkers, and problem solvers who enjoy working in a dynamic collaborative environment. Comfort in a fast-paced, dynamic, open, collaborative, and highly visual environment, and the ability to work on multiple projects with diverse stakeholders simultaneously is critical.

Summary:

The ideal candidate is a technical expert with exceptional communication skills, ready to contribute to a diverse team. To be successful, you should be able to easily demonstrate your ability to solve problems, manage relationships, fail with humility, learn with curiosity, and always have something of value to contribute. Your role involves navigating the complex intersection of technology implementation and cybersecurity. You will act as a key liaison, ensuring that new technologies are adopted smoothly and securely, while modernizing policies and practices to support a secure yet productive workforce. Your role is pivotal in our clients’ digital transformation journey.

 Core responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with technical teams to define and document technical change requirements for new implementations,
• Conduct policy evaluations to modernize and streamline security protocols, ensuring they are not a barrier to productivity,
• Develop and deliver training and communication plans to facilitate the adoption of new technical tools and processes,
• Lead tailored training covering key IT and cybersecurity themes,
• Serve as a subject matter expert on security best practices, advocating for a "security by design" approach, and
• Participate in risk assessments and provide recommendations to mitigate security vulnerabilities in new systems.

 (Senior-Level) Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the strategic planning and execution of large-scale technology implementation projects with significant security implications,
• Advise executive leadership on cybersecurity strategy, policy modernization, and risk management in the context of digital transformation,
• Communicate the Technology &Security strategy throughout the enterprise using various methods, oversee the delivery of the message to senior leaders and external stakeholders as required,
• Lead cross-functional teams and strategic decision-making as required,
• Architect and oversee the integration of security controls into new and existing enterprise systems,
• Mentor and guide junior team members on best practices for balancing security and usability, and
• Drive the evaluation and selection of new security technologies and tools to enhance the organization's posture.

 Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• At the mid-level, undergraduate degree and 3+ years related experience or additional degrees and certifications, and 7+ years at the Sr level. Additional years of experience can be substituted for education in some cases.
• 5+ years of experience in IT, cloud engineering, or cybersecurity with a focus on implementation and policy.
• Demonstrated experience with agile methodologies and change management principles.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or PMP are highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of modern security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).

 Team Culture:

A.S.K (Agile, Strategic, Kind): Strategic thinkers who understand that agility means prioritizing people, functional deliverables, team collaboration, and flexibility to change while treating each other with kindness.

 Continuous Learner: People who have the drive and inspiration to learn about new technology and modern processes. Natural collaborators who embrace curiosity to benefit the team.