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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 customers in the intelligence and national security communities. The Senior Director will oversee program management focused on innovation and industry engagement, ensuring alignment with Department of Defense objectives and enhancing program capabilities through strategic partnerships.

Staffing & Recruiting

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Qualification

DoD ecosystem knowledgeTechnical innovation experienceIndustry engagement strategiesProgram managementMarket intelligenceLeadershipCollaborationStrategic thinkingCommunication skillsProblem-solvingAdaptability

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