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Senior Transportation Technology & Modernization Advisor (Former State DOT CIO)

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Athena Consulting Group

Remote

Part-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/8/2026

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Job Description

Senior Transportation Technology & Modernization Advisor (Former State DOT CIO) Athena Consulting Group - 4.1 Charleston, SC Job Details Part-time | Full-time 22 hours ago Qualifications Mapping software Data governance Technology management Project leadership Senior leadership GIS Full Job Description

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MON-FRI Job Description This position is contingent on contract award, expected to begin in October 2026.

Position Type:

Part-Time Advisory Consultant (1099) /

Potential Subcontractor Location :

Remote with periodic participation in virtual and onsite meetings within South Carolina.

Availability :

Estimated 10-40 hours per month during proposal and post-award periods.

Compensation :

Negotiable consulting rate.

Overview:

Athena Consulting Group is seeking a former State Department of Transportation Chief Information Officer (CIO), Deputy CIO, Director of Information Technology, or equivalent executive transportation technology leader to support a statewide Enterprise Technology and AI Strategic Roadmap engagement. The advisor will provide executive-level transportation modernization guidance, assist with enterprise technology strategy development, validate transportation technology recommendations, and support governance, benchmarking, and roadmap development activities. Position Responsibilities Advise Athena project leadership on transportation modernization strategy Review enterprise technology recommendations Validate transportation operational assumptions Support DOT benchmarking activities Participate in executive review sessions Provide strategic guidance on investment prioritization and implementation sequencing Support proposal and post-award advisory activities Required Qualifications & Skills Minimum 15 years of transportation-sector experience Former State DOT CIO, Deputy CIO, Director of Technology, or equivalent executive role Experience leading statewide technology modernization initiatives Experience with Transportation Management Centers (TMC) Experience with Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Experience with transportation asset management systems Experience with GIS-enabled transportation operations Experience with enterprise data governance programs Familiarity with FHWA reporting, federal funding programs, and compliance requirements Experience presenting to executive leadership, transportation boards, or cabinet-level officials Desired Qualifications & Skills Southeast state DOT experience South Carolina transportation familiarity AI, analytics, or digital transformation experience Experience developing enterprise technology roadmaps Experience with transportation operational technology (OT) environments Travel Amount 2% Domestic