Successfully develops and implements the Technology Futures modernization strategy for V2X.
Collaborates with members of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and network of Chief Engineers to identify ways technology can drive achievement of business and financial goals.
Identifies new technology developments across government and industry; anticipates resulting organizational modifications, and alignment with funded and emerging requirements.
Ensures that the company human and networked infrastructure adequately supports the emerging technology roadmaps and makes recommendations to the VP of Technology and Innovation for IRAD investments to support these activities.
Supports the development and implementation of the technology forum and works to upskill V2X employees on new and emerging tech around the globe.
Communicates goals, projects, and timelines of the company to the Technology and Innovation Solution Architects; plans ways to execute those goals within all verticals of V2X.
Establishes long-term technology needs and plans and develops strategies for developing systems and acquiring software and hardware necessary to meet those needs.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree with a focus in Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Technology or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained.
Experience:
Minimum of ten (10) years' experience in the administration of RDT&E systems engineering and technology, with increasing level of responsibility throughout.
Experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry.
Demonstrated leadership of large, complex, multi-business RDT&E pursuits or scaled system rationalization and transformation efforts.
Program management experience, including responsibility for cost, schedule and risk management.
Experienced in managing forecasting and pursuit operations across both commercial and defense customer sets.
Demonstrated success in leading the development of effective business cases.
Other Requirements:
United States citizenship required.
Ability to travel to company and/or client sites up to 20%.
Top Secret or Secret security clearance or ability to obtain a security clearance required.
Desired Qualifications
Education:
Doctorate or Master's in a technical discipline preferred.
Certifications/Licenses:
Certified System Engineer (Microsoft for example)
Program Management Professional
Certified Solutions Architect (AWS for example)
Certified Enterprise Architect
Experience:
Technology leadership experience in a global, publicly traded company with annual review greater than $1B desired.
Experience leading an RDT&E department/division with a proven track record of delivering either product or software to the end user.
Experience performing as a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) preferred.
Other Requirements:
Top Secret security clearance desired.
Software:
Microsoft Office 365 suite, including SharePoint
Technology:
Personal computer, printer, copy machine and other general office equipment.
Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving:
Possesses strategic thinking skills to synthesize scenarios and diverse technology perspectives to problem solving, focused on aligning projects with broader business objectives.
Innovative thinker with a passion for driving change, solution oriented, and methodologies to enhance operational effectiveness.
Naturally inquisitive, curious in seeking out information for understanding and decision making. Must be able to quickly process fact patterns, draw a conclusion and take action.
Analytical skills focused on problem solving and finding solutions to meet emerging needs of our diverse customer base.
Business/IT Modernization Acumen:
Strategic Planning: Able to align future technology requirements and modernization efforts with the company's overall business strategy and objectives, including developing processes to accomplish those goals.
Financial Acumen: Understanding of budgeting, cost management, and financial forecasting to manage IT investments and demonstrate the Return on Investment (ROI) of modernization projects.
Change Management: Skilled in managing and guiding organizational change, including stakeholder engagement and communication strategies.
Risk Management: Able to identify, assess, and mitigate technology risks associated with customer modernization projects, including security, compliance, and operational performance.
Vendor Management: Expertise in evaluating, selecting, and managing relationships with technology vendors and service providers.
Project Management: Proficiency in leading complex technology focused projects, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closing, while ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.
Innovation Management: Capability to drive and manage innovation within the innovation and technology verticals, staying ahead of technological trends and leveraging emerging technologies.
Customer Focus: Able to understand and address the needs of internal and external customers, ensuring technology solutions deliver value and improve user experience.
Regulatory Compliance: Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards affecting technology adoption, such as data protection laws and Aerospace and Defense industry-specific requirements.
Business Partner/Effective Communicator:
Excellent communicator, both orally and in writing, including ability to facilitate effective collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and develop consensus and drive all organizations to achieve quality goals.
Interfaces comfortably and effectively with a wide range of team members to include executive leadership.
Able to present complex information in an understandable and compelling manner.
Possesses compelling presentation skills to communicate information and ideas, with and for executive leadership.
Someone who is adaptable, comfortable, and resilient in a dynamic environment with evolving priorities and business needs.
Keen sense of prioritization with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Self-motivated and directed, eagerly tackles new endeavors to achieve intended results.
Collaboration and Teamwork/Influence:
Strong professional independence and uncompromising professional ethics and integrity.
Demonstrates trust and respect for peers and others in the organization. An innate and consummate team player who leads by example.
Proven experience in building, motivating, facilitating, and engaging teams; establishing accountability; and developing leaders.
Ability to provide strategic direction and influential leadership in a matrix organization.
Empowers, motivates, and encourages the team to continuously improve while creating a feeling of strong camaraderie and mission achievement.
Ability to develop, cultivate, and manage relationships with corporate business partners while driving excellence for all service.
Persuasive and self-confident, with the personality skills to interact effectively with executive leadership.
Must quickly assimilate and establish themselves as a trusted partner to the Senior Leadership Team.
Experience in collaborating with executive leadership and other functions in building programs and strategies.
Ability to build commitment among stakeholders, resolve conflicts, and remove barriers, particularly during significant operational transformation to achieve project success.
What We Bring
At V2X we strive to be market competitive in our total reward offerings.
The successful candidate's starting pay will be based on, but not limited to, their job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions.
The following salary range is intended to display the value of the company's base pay
compensation and may be modified at the discretion of the company.
USD $ 165,000-250,000
Provided salary range minimum and maximum values correspond to variances between.
regional/geographic locations across the United States.
Please speak with a recruiter for additional information.
Employee benefits include the following:
Healthcare coverage
Retirement plan
Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
Wellness programs
Paid time off, including holidays
Learning and Development resources
Employee assistance resources
Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.
At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workfoce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.
