Senior Director, Strategic Innovation & Industry Engagement (Program Management)

Beavercreek, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 220800 - 331200

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Title:

Senior Director Strategic Innovation & Industry Engagement (Program Management)

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security this position your work will have a profound impact on the countrys most critical role protecting our national security.

Why Join Us

Innovative Projects: KBRs work is at the forefront of engineering logistics operations science program management mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Position Summary:

Directs the overall program management of the external visibility function for the CTO engaged in technical and/or non-technical innovation portfolios throughout the organization. This is a top-level management role responsible for external visibility technical engagement and assisting the CTO in shaping the overall technical cultural of the organization.

This position is heavily DoD-oriented focusing on innovation industry engagement and market outreach rather than traditional IT operations. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the technology market as a vehicle for outreach and capability enhancement. This strategic role requires a focus on technical capabilities a drive to achieve a culture of innovation and a passion for strategic engagement with our customers and the market.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership: Define and execute the long-term vision for the program ensuring alignment with Department of Defense (DoD) mission objectives and innovation goals.
Industry Engagement & Outreach: Lead high-level engagement with industry partners and the commercial technology market. Utilize market intelligence to identify emerging technologies and potential partnerships that enhance program capabilities.
Program Management: Oversee external visibility program aligned to CTO vision with engagement across the leadership of the organization.
Innovation Integration: Bridge the gap between commercial technology advancements and government requirements. Focus on the application and outreach aspects of technology rather than technical IT implementation.
Operational Oversight: Direct involved with CTO and organization leadership to ensure program execution. Focus on high-level strategy driving culture and ensuring overall delivery of the program.

Work Environment:

Location: Remote
Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelors Degree (or equivalent experience) is required.
Professional Experience:Minimum of 18 years of functional and technical innovation experience in related areas (Defense Innovation Acquisition or Strategic Growth); At least 12 years of specific functional or technical innovation experience.
Industry Knowledge: Proven experience navigating the DoD ecosystem with a strong ability to translate commercial technology market trends into government engagement strategies.
Security Clearance: Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters degree in engineering or business (MBA)
Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility

Basic Compensation:

$220800.00 - $331200.00

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidates knowledge skillsabilitiesand/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation:

KBR may offer bonuses commissions or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonusrelocationbenefitsshort termincentiveslong termincentives or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Ready to Make a Difference

If youre excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Lets shape the future together.

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KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin veteran status genetic information union status and/or beliefs or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.

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