Based in Washington DC, New Light Technologies Inc.  (NLT) is an enterprise information solutions provider that combines IT ingenuity and industry intelligence to drive high-performance results for a diverse set of government, commercial and non-profit clients.  NLT specializes in full life-cycle development of InformationTechnology and GIS/Geospatial solutions providing: Project Management; System Architecture; Database Services; Data Development; Web and Application Design & Development; Software Implementation; Training Services; Mobile IT and GIS Solutions.

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This project is aimed at implementing and expanding upon the client’s Order on open data and transparency. As part of that order, the client will ensure public trust by establishing a system of transparency, public participation, collaboration, and accountability. This position consists of community engagement and civic innovation consulting support to District agencies. The mandate of this function will be the implementation of strategic community and government engagement projects that lead to open government solutions for District government agencies, which will improve the lives of citizens in the District of Columbia.

• Develop strategy for creative engagement with Federal and District agencies, businesses, nonprofit organizations, residents, and the open data community at-large to determine i) how the Open Data program can add value and ii) how the Open Data program can leverage the contributions of these outside groups.

• Serve as liaison in the citywide effort to rethink city services using open data. Identify and collaborate with technology and business development managers at District agencies, businesses, nonprofit organizations; research and propose crowd-sourced solutions to civic problems through data; identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and risks when developing solutions that meet current requirements.

• Develop strategic communications plan that leverages brand promise and broadens awareness of the programs and priorities of the Open Data program. Manage public facing communications through web, print, and social media. Establish thought leadership by pushing for bolder ideas, high profile partnerships, and a strategic vision to foster an innovation culture through open data in the District of Columbia.

• Monitor trends in national, state, and local open data best practices, providing benchmarking and sharing business development opportunities.

• Efforts may include CTO challenges, round table discussions, events, sponsorships, online collaboration and other community coordination.

• Work in close collaboration with Open Data team to promote knowledge transfer and facilitate quality development.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

If you’re looking to join a dynamic team that promotes a strong work/life balance and that leads the industry in providing cutting edge solutions for the government and private sector, you’ve found the place. At New Light Technologies, Inc. (NLT), our team members possess an entrepreneurial spirit, are creative problem solvers and are committed to working hard to exceed client expectations. NLT offers competitive compensation packages including excellent pay terms, time off opportunities, excellent health benefits and a network of like-minded team members that drive innovation.

NLT is an equal opportunity employer.