Director, Data & Technology Group

Company Overview

We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50 locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).

QinetiQ US’s dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

Why Join QinetiQ US?

If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems.  In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

Position Overview

QinetiQ US is seeking a Director to lead our Data and Technology Group (DTG).  

The DTG workforce is comprised of and experienced team of full-stack developers, data engineers, data scientists, cyber security experts, and other technologists, creating a dynamic, cross-project technical community that prioritizes continual learning, collaboration, and easy opportunities for project variety over time. 

The DTG provides technologists to deliver capabilities and solutions to US Government clients across Homeland Security, Defense, and Civilian agencies.

Responsibilities

The Director of the Data and Technology Group leads a growing team of 50 technologists by:

• Directly supervising a team of capability-specific managers, providing technical delivery oversight, and other people leadership responsibilities.
• Managing project assignments for current personnel, along with interviewing and hiring new DTG technologists.
• Identifying and pursuing opportunities for organic growth by leveraging DTG capabilities in conjunction with other delivery elements to raise customer awareness, add scope, and/or deliver prototypes and pilot projects.
• Providing technical expertise to business development activities by helping evaluate technical opportunities and identifying pertinent past performances across business units.
• Supporting solution development and the drafting of technical approaches as part of proposal efforts.
• Engaging with other data/technology-focused elements of QinetiQ US, supporting and sponsoring technical communities of practice, and encouraging cross-project awareness, learning, and collaboration
• Leading partner engagement activities with partners such as AWS, Google, and Microsoft.

Required Qualifications

• 10 years of relevant professional experience in data and technology solutioning, technical program management, technology consulting, and/or leadership of cross-functional technical teams
• Bachelors degree
• Experience leading and delivering projects for federal government customers
• Experience managing P&L and budgets for projects and programs
• Experience with technical writing and solutioning for proposals
• Experience with developing proposal pricing models
• Demonstratable personal expertise in at least one of the following: machine learning / data science; data engineering / ETL pipelines; agile software development; cyber security
• Advanced communication and consulting skills demonstrated in technical and client engagements; must be able to translate complex and technical concepts into layman’s terms through full-length written text, oral presentations, and diagrams and charts; must also be able to translate customer-expressed needs and missions into technical requirements.
• Ability to manage work and lead people in a dynamic environment, at times with ambiguous and/or competing priorities and the involvement of internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience with screening and partnering with technical vendors and sub-contractors and integrating their capabilities and services with QinetiQ offerings and teams to deliver projects and solutions.
• Must be in DC / northern Virginia area, able to work a hybrid schedule as needed with key QinetiQ locations in McLean and Reston, VA

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in a relevant field
• Secret or higher security clearance
• Agile certifications (Scrum master, product owner, etc)

Company EEO Statement

Accessibility/Accommodation:

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to staffing@us.QinetiQ.com or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 4 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.