Executive Director, Integrated Solutions Group
Job Locations
US-MA-Wakefield | US-OH-Dayton | US-AL-Huntsville | US-CO-Colorado Springs | US-DC-Washington
ID
2026-7273
Category
Executive Management
Type
Full Time
Biweekly Hours
80
Location : Name
Corporate Headquarters
Min
USD $215,000.00/Yr.
Max
USD $235,000.00/Yr.
Position Summary
The
Mission
-
Odyssey is the technical backbone behind critical airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness programs for the Department of Defense
,
with deep
expertise
serving Air Force and Space Force customers in Command, Control, Communications and Battle Management (C3BM), Sensors, and Space Domain Awareness.
From concept to sustainment, we engineer the systems that bridge operational and acquisition communities, ensuring warfighters have the integrated capabilities
required
for mission success.
As part of our strategic growth and commitment to technical depth development, we are
establishing
the
to build and lead the organization that will
oversee,
define
and evolve
Odyssey's
technical identity and
technical future. Th
e Executive Director
role will oversee our Technical Center and Solutions Innovation Center
,
the engines of technical excellence, innovation, and delivery across the enterprise.
We are seeking an experienced organizational leader and technical executive who can architect a world-class technical organization, scale it to meet growing demand, and
establish
a culture where exceptional technical talent thrives.
Responsibilities
The Opportunity
-
Organizational Leadership
Provide strategic direction and operational oversight for the
Technical Center and Solutions Innovation Center
. Establish organizational frameworks, governance structures, and collaborative processes that enable effective execution across matrixed and direct-report teams. Build and scale the Solutions Innovation Center software development capability while coordinating Technical Center resources matrixed from across the enterprise. Drive organizational effectiveness, talent development, and
technical excellence across both centers.
Position Odyssey as a recognized technical and engineering leader, particularly with Air Force and Space Force
customers.
Strategic
Influence
As a senior leader reporting to the VP of Corporate Integration, influence corporate strategy, technical investment decisions, and growth priorities.
Provide
technical insights that
determine
where and how Odyssey competes and wins.
Innovation Leadership
Direct our Solutions Innovation Center to proto@type and mature next-generation capabilities that differentiate Odyssey.
Identify
emerging technologies, develop solutions, and create technical advantages that enable success on tomorrow's critical missions.
Delivery Excellence
Establish technical rigor, standards, and enablement that ensure exceptional contract performance across our portfolio. Serve as the technical authority ensuring delivery of
expertise
, execution, and solutions across Aviation, C2ISR, CCN2, Space & Missile Defense, and Life Sciences domains.
Talent Development
Build career pathways, mentor senior technical leaders, and create the talent pipeline that will sustain Odyssey's technical excellence. Develop the leaders and capabilities that will drive future success.
First Year
Priorities:
Qualifications
Citizenship:
Minimum Required Qualifications:
Clearance:** Top Secret Clearance or Ability to Obtain a
Top-Secret
Clearance
Education:
Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or related technical field
Years of Experience: 15+ years leading technical organizations in aerospace, defense, or national security sectors
Preferred Qualifications:
Clearance:** Active Top Secret clearance
Education: Advanced degree in engineering, computer science, or related technical field
Years of Experience: 20+ years in defense/aerospace including substantial time in senior organizational leadership roles
Additional experience:
Prior experience as VP of Engineering, Executive Director, Chief Engineer, or equivalent.
Technical background in DoD mission areas such as C3BM, Sensors, Space Domain Awareness, Aviation, ISR, C2, systems integration, or related domains, with preference for Air Force and Space Force customer experience.
Experience supporting DoD customers, program offices, or operational commands.
Technical Skills:
Proven experience building and developing high-performing technical teams through direct people management.
Demonstrated success establishing technical centers of excellence, innovation capabilities, or engineering organizations.
Deep credibility in systems engineering, solution architecture, and technical delivery.
Track record as a trusted technical advisor to senior executives and business leaders.
Experience supporting business development, capture, and organizational growth initiatives.
Uncompromising standards for technical excellence balanced with operational pragmatism.
Ability to translate technical complexity into business strategy.
Proven capability attracting, developing, and retaining top-tier technical professionals.
Sound judgment balancing innovation with disciplined execution.
Executive presence and communication skills to influence at all organizational levels.
Interpersonal Skills:
Builds authentic relationships with diverse stakeholders including peers, employees, partners, customers and staff at all levels, establishing trust through consistent follow-through and transparent communication.
Navigates complex organizational dynamics and competing priorities with diplomacy, finding common ground among different perspectives while maintaining focus on the organization's mission and strategic goals.
Delivers communications and provides constructive feedback with clarity and empathy, addressing performance issues or organizational challenges in ways that preserve dignity and motivate positive change.
Actively listens to understand underlying concerns and motivations, creating space for staff and stakeholders to voice ideas and concerns, which informs more inclusive and effective decision-making.
Inspires and influences others through compelling vision articulation and genuine engagement, mobilizing teams and external partners toward shared objectives without relying solely on positional authority.
Builds authentic relationships with diverse stakeholders including peers, employees, partners, customers and staff at all levels, establishing trust through consistent follow-through and transparent communication.
Navigates complex organizational dynamics and competing priorities with diplomacy, finding common ground among different perspectives while maintaining focus on the organization's mission and strategic goals.
Delivers communications and provides constructive feedback with clarity and empathy, addressing performance issues or organizational challenges in ways that preserve dignity and motivate positive change.
Actively listens to understand underlying concerns and motivations, creating space for staff and stakeholders to voice ideas and concerns, which informs more inclusive and effective decision-making.
Inspires and influences others through compelling vision articulation and genuine engagement, mobilizing teams and external partners toward shared objectives without relying solely on positional authority.
Additional Information:
Location: Wakefield, MA | Dayton, OH | Huntsville, AL | Colorado Springs, CO | Washington D.C. (NCR)
Travel: 50%
**Remote,
