Multi Domain Systems Director with Security Clearance

Responsibilities

As a Director for Boston Fusion, you will have the opportunity to own the technical direction, financial success, and business growth of a significant portion of our project portfolio, leading complex research and development efforts in AI, autonomy, counter-AI, and human/machine teaming for the national security community. This role will lead technical and business development teams, shape and win new work with our core DoD/IC customers, and develop the people who make our research possible — all while collaborating with company leadership on corporate strategy and program execution. Every day, we go above and beyond to solve complex problems, making a difference for our nation. We do this by bringing together smart, curious people with diverse life experiences who collaborate creatively to achieve innovative technological breakthroughs. Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Own the technical direction and financial success (P&L) of a portfolio of research and development projects, including staffing, deliverables, and customer interface
• Lead business development and capture efforts, including proposal writing and review, to grow the company's customer base with DARPA, IARPA, AFRL, ARL, ONR, MDA, and other DoD/IC customers
• Interface with customers, including travel to customer/partner sites, to shape business development efforts and effectively communicate technical and programmatic results
• Lead project teams, including subcontractors and consultants, to ensure projects are completed according to specifications, budgets, and timelines
• Provide strategic leadership in identifying research approaches, technical strategy, and program milestones across a portfolio of projects
• Coordinate training and development of technical staff, including prioritizing and assigning team members to appropriate projects
• Develop employees' professional skills by providing direct, thoughtful, and consistent feedback on performance
• Foster a collaborative, team-oriented environment across projects and departments
• Collaborate with the management team on corporate strategy, policy, and program execution
• Communicate goals, policies, and procedures of the company to technical staff; develop plans to implement these needs
• Prepare and deliver reports for management and marketing review meetings
• Additional project and proposal role duties as assigned Additional Responsibilities:
• Participate in program and company budget planning
• Travel to attend and present at customer meetings and relevant industry conferences
• Maintain high standards at work, continuously looking for solutions to improve processes and products
• Develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with others inside and outside the organization to achieve Boston Fusion business goals
• Required Education and Experience:
• Master’s degree in a technical field, such as computer science, natural science, mathematics, engineering, or related fields, and 10 or more years of professional research and project management experience
• Demonstrated ability to manage large projects, including ownership of the financial statements (P&L) of a project, in a contractor environment
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills
• Ability to balance multiple objectives in a high-paced environment
• Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Required Technical Qualifications:
• Demonstrated ability to convey complex, technical concepts to both technical experts and non‑experts
• Demonstrated knowledge of distributed collaborative development environments
• Technical depth in one or more relevant disciplines, such as test and evaluation, model development and training, or computer vision/image processing
• Preferred Technical Qualifications:
• PhD in a relevant technical field
• Demonstrated ability to mature technologies from early-stage research through transition
• Understanding of DoD acquisition and transition pathways
• Preferred Domain Knowledge:
• Defense/Intelligence Community experience
• Extensive business development experience with DoD/IC customers, such as DARPA, IARPA, AFRL, ARL, ONR, and MDA
• In‑depth experience in at least one of Boston Fusion’s business and/or application areas
• 8+ years of experience applying technology to US Department of Defense and/or Intelligence Community problems
• Physical Requirements:
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer in a hybrid working arrangement.
• Ability to travel (ground and air) several times per month, with overnight stays as required.
• Work Authorization/Security Clearance Requirements:

U.S. citizenship

Active DoD security clearance strongly preferred; must be able to obtain and maintain one

Boston Fusion is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.