Intrepid Ascent

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Job Posting: Director, Technology Strategy About Intrepid Ascent Intrepid Ascent (Intrepid), a multi-disciplinary team of passionate experts, provides consulting services to drive community health transformation. We partner with health care and social service organizations to enhance connections through leveraging technology and enhancing overall coordination and collaboration. Our services support clients implementing innovative approaches to cross-sector relationships, including data sharing across teams, organizations, and sectors to better serve individuals and improve health outcomes. We offer competitive pay with excellent benefits and a strong company culture focused on long-term growth, collaboration, and positive social impact. We are headquartered in Berkeley, CA with a fully remote and distributed team across multiple states. Although this position is remote it does require the ability and willingness to travel to support client engagements up to 30% of total time on an annual basis. No relocation assistance is offered with this position. Job Overview We seek an innovative and strategic thinker with deep expertise in health information technology, interoperability, and data strategy to serve as our Director, Technology Strategy. This role leads Intrepid's strategic approach to the use of technology in advancing community health, serving as a subject matter expert (SME) on health data exchange, digital infrastructure, and technology-enabled transformation. The Director will split time between supporting client project delivery, advancing Intrepid's internal technology strategy and offerings), and contributing to firm-wide leadership and management activities. The majority of time will be spent on client engagements (approximately 50-65%), while meaningful time will also be devoted to internal strategy, team leadership, and firm-wide initiatives. This allocation may shift depending on client needs, direct report responsibilities, and strategic priorities. The role requires experience in consulting or a similarly fast-paced professional services environment, proven success in technology strategy and implementation, market research and analysis, and strong communication, facilitation, and leadership skills. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Consulting & Technology Strategy • Serve on client engagements for the majority of your time, typically around 50-65%, with flexibility based on leadership responsibilities and firm priorities. • Provide senior-level subject matter expertise in health IT strategy, interoperability, and digital transformation, and technology enabled community health solutions. • Lead and oversee assigned project teams, setting strategic direction, ensuring quality, and driving alignment with client objectives and organizational standards. • Guide the development of comprehensive technology assessments, roadmaps, and implementation strategies that integrate operational and technological considerations. • Ensure client deliverables - such as reports, technology frameworks, data governance models, and procurement guidance - consistently reflect best practices, actionable insights, and measurable impact. • Proactively monitor and ensure client satisfaction, addressing feedback, identifying opportunities for improvement, and maintaining strong client relationships throughout engagements. • Advise clients on long-term technology strategy, organizational adoption, and interoperability planning to support sustainable, system-wide improvements. • Mentor and coach consulting staff on project execution, client engagement, and application of advanced technology methodologies to enhance team capabilities and delivery excellence. Market Growth & Strategy • Analyze technology market drivers, regulatory trends, and opportunities related to health IT, data sharing, and digital equity. • Collaborate with senior team members and executive leadership to develop and execute Intrepid's technology-focused business development strategies. • Identify emerging client needs and recommend service offerings or partnerships to expand Intrepid's impact. • Support client growth, driving follow-on work with existing clients and participating in efforts to bring on new clients. • Represent the firm externally at industry events, conferences, and through publications on technology strategy and innovation. • Use data insights to inform market strategies, guide business development efforts, and measure effectiveness of initiatives. Service Alignment, Delivery & Coaching • Lead the evolution of the firm's technology service areas, such as interoperability strategy, data governance, and digital health architecture. • Coach staff on new tools, frameworks, and methodologies to strengthen the firm's technology consulting capabilities. • Partner with leadership to align service delivery models with evolving client needs and market conditions. • Foster knowledge sharing, professional development, and cross-functional collaboration across the firm. Operational Leadership & Organizational Impact • Ensure the technology strategy function operates efficiently, including workflow optimization, resource allocation, and budget management, making adjustments as needed to maintain effectiveness and profitability.\ • Establish, track, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), goals, and milestones; monitor progress and implement corrective action plans in a timely manner when objectives are off track. • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across technology strategy and consulting functions, piloting new tools, methodologies, and/or processes to enhance organizational performance. • Oversee governance, risk management, and compliance related to technology initiatives, data governance, and vendor partnerships, ensuring adherence to legal, regulatory, and ethical standards. • Mentor and develop direct reports and other staff in operational best practices, strategic thinking, and cross-functional collaboration to strengthen team capabilities and leadership readiness. • Oversee research and development of new service lines, products, and processes in the realm of technology strategy such as new consulting product lines or technology assisted consulting services / tool design. • Collaborate with firm leadership to align technology operations with broader organizational goals, ensuring the technology strategy function contributes measurable impact to firmwide success. • Performs other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities • Lead, coach, and develop assigned direct reports, setting clear goals and providing ongoing performance feedback. • Hold direct reports accountable in alignment with the company's progressive discipline policy, in partnership with People Operations. • Oversee hiring, onboarding, training, and professional growth for assigned direct reports. • Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing culture aligned with company values. • Ensure compliance with policies, labor laws, and organizational standards. Note: This list is not exhaustive; additional supervisory responsibilities may be assigned as needed to meet the needs of the organization. Qualifications • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in a Healthcare IT (e.g. MSHI, MHIHIM, or similar) or related field (e.g., MBA, MHA, MPH) preferred. • 8-10 years of experience leading technology strategy, implementation, or consulting projects in health care or human services fields. • Demonstrated success leading technology-related business development and client engagements. • Subject matter expertise in health IT systems, interoperability standards (e.g., HL7 FHIR, TEFCA), data governance, and digital health strategy. • Excellent facilitation, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills. • Experience with technology vendors, interoperability initiatives, and data exchange programs. • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities, with demonstrated experience leveraging data to track KPIs, inform decisions, set and monitor goals, and implement timely corrective actions to ensure objectives are met. • Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools (MS Office, Google Suite, Slack, Smartsheet, etc.). • Public speaking experience and thought leadership in digital health or health IT preferred. • Proven leadership skills in managing and developing high-performing teams with full supervisory responsibility, fostering innovation, and aligning technology initiatives with organizational goals. • Experience and/or certifications in cybersecurity practices preferred. • Experience leading application development teams preferred. Disclaimer This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Your activities, duties, and/or responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice. Given the nature of our business, prospective clients may request copies of employee resumes to better understand team qualifications. As a condition of employment for client-facing roles, employees agree that the company may share their professional resume or a company-formatted version of it with clients or potential clients as part of business proposals and project engagements. Why we think you will love working here • You will be part of a stellar team doing exciting work that makes a positive impact; • Our company combines a strong culture of collaboration and mutual support with high expectations; we celebrate each other's accomplishments! • You want to work with a great team and have the skills to be a trusted colleague who embraces challenges, learns from mistakes, and grows with our company. • Benefits include competitive pay, 401K, medical, dental, vision & life insurance, for employees & their eligible dependents, and medical and dependent care. Flexible Savings Account (FSA). • In addition, we offer flexible time off and are committed to work-life balance, flexibility in getting work done, and respecting and valuing the life you want to live; • Stipends for home office expenses; • We are dedicated to your growth and career development in the form of training, coaching, and mentoring, and cultivating your confidence and knowledge; • The salary band for this position is $135,000 - $155,000, depending on relevant experience. To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Equal Employment Opportunity Intrepid Ascent is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, age, sex (including childbirth, breastfeeding, pregnancy, and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, HIV-status, natural hair, genetic information or testing, domestic violence/sexual assault/ stalking victim status, and all other bases protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.