Sellers & Associates, LLC · 3 months ago
Technical Director - Science & Technology / Assistant Vice President
Chesapeake, VA - Chesapeake, VA 23320 US (Primary)
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expSellers & Associates, LLC is a Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) that provides effective and affordable Programmatic and Engineering Support Services to Government and Commercial Clients. The Technical Director for Science & Technology will be responsible for leading initiatives in Technology Development, DevOps, and SBIR, while ensuring effective management of business activities to grow the company's corporate experience.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
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
Qualification
Required
Masters degree required in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related technical field
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
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
Experience performing as Principal Investigator (PI) on SBIRs / STTRs
Experience working within Risk Management Frameworks (RMF)
Familiarity with CMMC & CMMI compliance
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office products
Preferred
PhD and/or Doctorate Desired
Current Possession of a Secret, or Top Secret Clearance is desired
Preferred experience with DOD innovation hubs (SBIR program, NavalX, AFWERX, SOFWERX, etc.)
Preferred demonstrated track record successfully managing or transitioning SBIR/STTR projects
ISO 270001:2015 experience desired
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401k with company match
Long/Short Term Disability
Life Insurance
25 days of PTO per year
TRICARE Supplement Insurance Package
Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
Company
Sellers & Associates, LLC
Founded in 2015, Sellers & Associates, LLC (S&A) is a Veteran-Owned Small Business dedicated to helping government organizations operate more efficiently and effectively.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase