Chief Engineer Innovation Lead-17952

Requisition Number: 17952 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Security Clearance: Top Secret  

Level of Experience: Senior 

 

This opportunity resides with Cyber & Electronic Warfare, a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace. Our deep expertise in network architecture, software and hardware development, cybersecurity and the electromagnetic environment uniquely enables us to support sensitive missions for federal agency partners.

 

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

Job Description

The Chief Engineer/Technology (Tech) Innovation Lead supports the Program Manager and Task Order Leads for scouting and evaluating new/emerging technologies, capabilities, concepts, and innovative solutions. The Chief Engineer provides technology transition management for organizing, coordinating, executing, and integrating activities to drive the development and delivery of innovative capabilities (e.g., products, services, processes, models, new concepts) for the Intelligence Community, without adversely impacting the ability to rapidly respond to changing requirements. Support activities include interaction with Sponsor and Government customers on capabilities to assess and counter emerging threats; managing/leading cross-functional teams of staff and subcontractors in technology development activities; and direct contributions to operational and technical solutions for the IC. The Chief Engineer manages relationships and partnerships (subcontractors, vendors, industry, laboratories, academic institutions) for understanding and leading technology transition/integration and innovation efforts. The ideal candidate is a subject matter expert in systems engineering (hardware/software/networks, and/or Artificial Intelligence), has recent and extensive experience with the IC, and is fully capable of representing the interests of the Sponsor and Government organizations at senior level meetings and briefings. 

Essential Job Responsibilities

• The Chief Engineer supports the PM in the management of task order (TO) technical activities, deliverables, schedules, costs, risks, subcontractors, and vendors.                   
• Leads technology Innovation efforts of support staff, teammates, and partners from industry and academia 
• Conducts market research and analysis of alternatives for potential technologies, capabilities, and innovative solutions 
• Overall lead for emerging technologies (e.g., Artificial Intelligence) and integration to support existing and evolving program requirements
• Organizes and leads technical demonstrations and innovation reviews as required/directed 
• Collaborates with HII’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Technology Council, and Technical Fellows 
• Maintains relevancy and stays abreast of new/emerging technologies 
• Scouts and evaluates entrepreneurial and innovative ideas 
• Establishes strategic relationships within and across innovative businesses 
• Supports the development, refinement, delivery, and implementation of innovative solutions and capabilities 
• Engages and collaborates with mission stakeholders, industry, academia, research institutions, and RDT&E organizations, as required/directed 
• Engage and meet with IC leadership to update the customer on technology initiatives and challenges 
• Assist with the oversite of the cost, schedule, and technical performance of the projects ensuring delivery against contractual obligations 
• Support development of new business and/or expand business with existing customers

Minimum Qualifications

• Active Top Secret security clearance; must meet eligibility requirements for ISSA/Top Secret/SCI clearance and successfully complete a full scope polygraph examination                                                                                                                        
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution in one of the following areas: STEM field