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Job Description The Technical Director for Science & Technology is responsible for contributing to S&A's business plan to grow our position in Technology Development, DevOps, and Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR), and to assist in expanding our value-added development work. The individual will provide expertise and leadership across multiple strategic, technical, and technological disciplines and provide mission support and integrated solutions for our customers and/or for internal organizational purposes. The individual will ensure effective management of business activities with the goal of growing company corporate experience.

S&A is looking for someone who is forward-thinking, a self-starter, and who operates with vision and integrity. The Technical Director will be expected to operate with minimal supervision and/or guidance and will need to possess the capability to strategize and execute plans that will contribute to the project they are working. Job Responsibilities Serve as a Subject Matter Expert in multiple disciplines for a variety of strategic projects.

Design strategies for future business development projects based on the company's objectives. Align strategic program efforts and activities and other projects with company goals and objectives. Provide strategic leadership for Science & Technology initiatives with emphasis on DevSecOps, software development, and technology alignment.

Direct the design, development, and deployment of secure DevOps pipelines to support rapid software delivery for Navy programs. Develop, submit, and manage SBIR/STTR topics; oversee execution from feasibility studies through transition Commercialization. Actively track SBIR/STTR topic releases, engage with the SBIR office.

Perform as Principal Investigator on SBIRs. Assist with the organization on the internal technology roadmap, working with relevant departments. Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with Government stakeholders in target markets and clients.

Contribute to the development of company innovation tools and templates to manage strategic programs at all stages. Contribute to the expansion of work within core markets through alignment of client needs and goals with S&A expertise and capabilities. Represent the organization at technical forums, customer engagements, and cross-agency working groups.

Performs other related duties as assigned.Required Skills Masters degree required in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related technical field. PhD and/or Doctorate Desired. A Bachelor's degree, plus an extra 5 years of related professional experience may be substituted in lieu of a Masters degree

10-15 years' experience preferred. The ability to obtain and maintain an Active Secret Level Security Clearance is required upon employment. Current Possession of a Secret, or Top Secret Clearance is desired.

Must Have Skills In-depth knowledge of DoD acquisition processes, and SBIR/STTR policies. Expertise in Agile software development, DevSecOps Lifecyle, and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab, Jenkins, Kubernetes, containerization). Strong background in software engineering, systems engineering, and digital engineering principles

Familiarity with SBIR/STTR program management, including topic generation, evaluation, and Phase I-III execution. Experience utilizing relevant development tools such as but not limited to; Github, Jira, Microsoft PowerApps, SQL, Microsoft Visual Studio, Gov MilCloud, Cloud Based Storage, etc. Preferred experience with DOD innovation hubs (SBIR program, NavalX, AFWERX, SOFWERX, etc.) Preferred demonstrated track record successfully managing or transitioning SBIR/STTR projects

Experience performing as Principal Investigator (PI) on SBIRs / STTRs. Experience working within Risk Management Frameworks (RMF). Familiarity with CMMC & CMMI compliance.

ISO 270001:2015 experience desired. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office products.Required Skills Masters degree required in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related technical field. PhD and/or Doctorate Desired

A Bachelor's degree, plus an extra 5 years of related professional experience may be substituted in lieu of a Masters degree. 10-15 years' experience preferred. The ability to obtain and maintain an Active Secret Level Security Clearance is required upon employment.

Current Possession of a Secret, or Top Secret Clearance is desired. Must Have Skills In-depth knowledge of DoD acquisition processes, and SBIR/STTR policies. Expertise in Agile software development, DevSecOps Lifecyle, and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab, Jenkins, Kubernetes, containerization)

Strong background in software engineering, systems engineering, and digital engineering principles. Familiarity with SBIR/STTR program management, including topic generation, evaluation, and Phase I-III execution. Experience utilizing relevant development tools such as but not limited to; Github, Jira, Microsoft PowerApps, SQL, Microsoft Visual Studio, Gov MilCloud, Cloud Based Storage, etc.

Preferred experience with DOD innovation hubs (SBIR program, NavalX, AFWERX, SOFWERX, etc.) Preferred demonstrated track record successfully managing or transitioning SBIR/STTR projects. Experience performing as Principal Investigator (PI) on SBIRs / STTRs. Experience working within Risk Management Frameworks (RMF)

Familiarity with CMMC & CMMI compliance. ISO 270001:2015 experience desired. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office products.