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KBR, Inc. · 5 hours ago

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

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$221K/yr - $331K/yr

18+ years exp

KBR provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. The Senior Director, Strategic Innovation & Industry Engagement will direct the overall program management of the external visibility function for the CTO, focusing on innovation, industry engagement, and market outreach.

ConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyProject ManagementSoftware EngineeringTraining

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Define and execute the long-term vision for the program, ensuring alignment with Department of Defense (DoD) mission objectives and innovation goals

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

Oversee external visibility program aligned to CTO vision with engagement across the leadership of the organization

Bridge the gap between commercial technology advancements and government requirements. Focus on the application and outreach aspects of technology rather than technical IT implementation

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

Qualification

DoD ecosystem knowledgeTechnical innovation experienceIndustry engagement strategiesProgram managementMarket intelligenceBachelor's degreeMaster's degreeActive security clearance

Required

Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) is required

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

Proven experience navigating the DoD ecosystem, with a strong ability to translate commercial technology market trends into government engagement strategies

Active Secret clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance

Preferred

Master's degree in engineering or business (MBA)

Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility

Benefits

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 bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Company

KBR, Inc.

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At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that are helping governments and companies around the world take on the great challenges of our time.

Founded in 1919

Houston, Texas, USA

10001+ employees