Director Technology - Innovative Solutions (iS)
Sierra Nevada CorporationAbout the role
The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber. https://www.sncorp.com/company/business-areas/
Must Haves:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Engineering, Computer Science or a related field of study
- 10+ years of relevant technical software engineering experience
- Relevant experience may substitute for required education
- Advanced practical technical understanding of Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Data Science with experiencing applying disciplines against large datasets and complex analytical challenges
- Advanced knowledge of US Intelligence Community and/or Department of Defense programs and acquisition procedures with a particular focus in civilian and military intelligence and special operations
- Ability to understand customer requirements and operational concepts while interpreting, translating, and explaining detailed technical ideas to technical and non-technical audiences
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of one or more of the following disciplines: Business development, capture management, program management, science and engineering programs, acquisition processes, opportunity identification and qualification
- Working knowledge and experience with various technical matters in support of the exportability, technical determination and release of products and services
- Demonstrated passion for ideation and innovation, as well as motivating others to act by creating a shared sense of vision or purpose.
- Ability to quickly grasp technical concepts and understand complex technical and program interdependencies
- Possess a strategic mindset, linking technology and business
- Demonstrated ability to work with senior business and government leaders and to provide leadership within the workplace
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to clearly express technical concepts in verbal and written forms; ability to tailor conversations to adapt to technical vs. non-technical audiences
- Extensive experience developing technology and IRaD (Research and Development) roadmaps, and seeing them through to completion
- The ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required
Preferred:
- Typically 15+ years of relevant experience
- Master's degree or higher in an Engineering or similar field of study
- Ability to quickly grasp technical concepts and understand complex technical and program interdependencies
- Previous management experience; ability to recruit employees; assign, direct, and evaluate their work; and oversee staffing development and maintenance
- Demonstrated passion for ideation and innovation, as well as motivating others to act by creating a shared sense of vision or purpose
- Possess a strategic mindset, linking technology and business
- Ability to work successfully in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment, emphasizing rapid fielding of capabilities, with minimal supervision
- Ability to work across disciplines including programs and business development support
- Team oriented with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense (Civilian), NASA/Civil or commercial space and/or US Military, with an understanding of defense, aerospace, intelligence, and adjacent markets
SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.
SNC offers a generous benefit package, includi
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