Effectual Cloud Technology Evangelists are members of the Public Sector Program Management team responsible for ensuring that customer-facing projects are delivered with exceptional customer satisfaction and technical excellence. You are a "Brand Ambassador" and are expected to stay current on leading practices to deliver high-quality, well-conceived solutions to customers.
The Cloud Technology Evangelist will support the federal civilian government's cloud adoption initiatives by driving awareness, engagement, and organizational change. Responsible for advocating the adoption and integration of cloud technologies across the organization, working with varied stakeholders including but not limited to system owners, development teams, cloud cost analysts, cloud communications consultants, finance teams, and INFOSEC. Play a key role in communicating the benefits of cloud to different departments and stakeholders, ensuring that cloud technologies are institutionalized and widely embraced. The candidate will also be familiar with public sector cloud compliance and organizational change management practices to foster successful cloud transformation. Engaging with AWS for support, bringing them in for discussions and solutions as needed, and facilitating communication between internal teams and AWS. Stay updated on public sector regulations, cloud, compliance requirements, and industry trends as an ongoing practice.
o Act as the primary advocate for cloud technologies, helping diverse groups within the organization understand the value of cloud adoption
o Promote cloud solutions by communicating their potential to improve efficiency, scalability, cost management, and security
o Conduct workshops, presentations, and one-on-one sessions with various departments to explain the advantages of cloud computing and how it can transform their workflows
o Work closely with stakeholders including but not limited to system owners, development teams, finance teams, and INFOSEC to understand their current technology ecosystems and identify opportunities for cloud adoption
o Collaborate with departments to tailor cloud strategies that align with their specific goals and operational needs
o Serve as a liaison between the cloud sponsor and various internal and external teams, facilitating communication and addressing concerns related to cloud adoption
o Lead efforts to institutionalize cloud across the organization by helping teams transition from legacy systems to cloud platforms
o Develop and implement organizational change management strategies to ensure successful cloud adoption, addressing both technical and cultural aspects of the transition
o Guide stakeholders through the cloud journey, from understanding the benefits to integrating cloud solutions into their daily operations
o Engage with AWS representatives for ongoing support, troubleshooting, and optimization discussions, ensuring cloud solutions are fully aligned with the agency's requirements
o Bring in AWS teams for solution discussions, ensuring their expertise is leveraged to solve complex technical problems or to provide clarity on AWS offerings
o Maintain a close working relationship with AWS for continuous feedback, ensuring timely updates on AWS product developments, best practices, and government-specific solutions
o Ensure that all cloud solutions are implemented in accordance with federal civilian government compliance standards, such as NIST, FISMA, and FedRAMP
o Assist teams in navigating public sector cloud compliance requirements, helping them understand how to remain compliant while benefiting from cloud technologies
o Work with INFOSEC and other security teams to ensure that cloud solutions meet the organization's security standards and risk management practices
o Bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders, translating complex cloud concepts into understandable terms for diverse audiences
o Foster communication and collaboration across departments, ensuring that cloud adoption is a shared initiative with clear goals and measurable outcomes
o Help create internal cloud champions within different teams to further advocate cloud adoption at all levels of the organization
o Act as the communication bridge between the organization and AWS, ensuring a clear understanding of cloud solutions, challenges, and opportunities
o Work closely with the cloud sponsor and senior leadership to support the organization's long-term cloud strategy and vision
o Provide input on cloud governance models, cost optimization strategies, and modernization efforts that align with the agency's mission and objectives
o Continuously assess emerging cloud technologies and trends, keeping the organization informed of new opportunities to enhance its cloud capabilities
o Develop training materials, documentation, and educational resources to support cloud adoption efforts
o Conduct training sessions and workshops for employees at all levels to increase cloud literacy and ensure successful cloud integration
Location: Remote or hybrid option
Salary Range for this position: $130,000 - $175.000
"Salary ranges provided are for informational purposes only and may vary depending on factors such as experience, qualifications, and geographic location. The final salary offer will be determined based on your skills and understanding of the role requirements."
The travel requirements for this position may vary depending on our needs. You should be prepared to travel domestically as necessary. Travel frequency and duration will be communicated in advance, allowing for proper planning and coordination. Typically, travel may include attending conferences, client meetings, training sessions, and other business-related events. The ability to travel is essential for fulfilling the responsibilities of this role and supporting our organization's goals and objectives.
Full-time employees are eligible to participate in our employee benefit programs:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work is generally performed in an office environment. Physical demands include sitting, keyboarding, verbal communication, written communication. Employees are occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended anytime at the sole discretion of the Employer. Duties and responsibilities are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship. Effectual Inc. is an EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected classification in its hiring, promoting, or any other job-related opportunity.
