Internal Position - Engineering Capability Director

California, MD

Full Time

Senior Manager/Supervisor

*This is an Internal position for KAIROS Employees*
The deadline to apply is August 25th.

We are seeking a driven, people-first Engineering Capability Director to guide and grow our Engineering Team. This role is responsible for overseeing all engineering-related operations, acquisitions, and resource management for personnel, marketing, training and development, and growth. This position is responsible for the Engineering capability under the direction of the Executive Director, Strategic Programs.

Primary Duties:

Recommend, define, and evolve KAIROS’ engineering business opportunities, capability roadmap, and out-year planning strategies, including requirements analysis, risk reduction, development, and integration of advanced capabilities.
Identify gaps in engineering tools, processes, skills, and technical capabilities, and lead initiatives with Market Leadership to close them.
Lead strategic growth within Engineering, develop long-range operating goals specific to organizational needs, and support proposal efforts and responses.
Prepare budgetary allocations relating to the Engineering team and the Engineering needs of the company
Lead and develop the KAIROS Engineering team by supporting talent acquisition, professional growth, career planning, and alignment with organizational priorities in collaboration with Executive Directors and Business Unit Directors.

Stay current on engineering and technology trends and recommend improvements that streamline workflows, increase efficiency, and enhance customer service.

Work closely with program managers and product leaders to align technical capabilities with project needs
Lead cross-functional technical initiatives and innovation efforts that advance engineering capabilities and support organizational priorities.

Lead and support corporate initiatives
Serve as a champion for engineering capabilities by promoting best practices, technical innovation, and continuous improvement across the organization.

Perform other duties as assigned

Skills and Qualifications:

Functional understanding of engineering tools, systems, and lifecycle management
Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
Superior managerial, team development, and diplomacy skills
Superlative communication skills, particularly the ability to communicate as a leader
Thorough understanding of management and financial practices in all areas and phases of business operations
Ability to plan, organize, and direct work at the senior level
Ability to plan, establish, and implement programs, services, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures
Detail oriented
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to provide clear status and/or communicate critical issues. Ability to read between the lines, interpreting conversations and written communication.
Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
Ability to identify, understand, and adapt to evolving technology
Ability to work within a challenging, fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Ability to work independently
Self-starter, highly motivated, strong work ethic with a commitment to quality
Ability to multi-task and meet competing, deliverable deadlines

Education and experience:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (systems, electrical, aerospace, mechanical) or other technically related engineering field.
Master’s degree in engineering (systems, electrical, aerospace, mechanical), or other technically related engineering field, preferred.
Ten (10) or more years of experience directly related to Engineering. At least five (5) of those years working with the DoD or related governmental organization.
Five (5) years or more of supervisory experience
Proven track record of building and scaling technical teams and capabilities
Experience in a regulated or standards-driven industry
Extensive professional experience in leadership roles

Clearance: This position is subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. This position requires an ACTIVE Secret Security Clearance.

Compensation:
While skills, education, and experience are key factors, they are not the sole determinants of salary. Other determining factors include but are not limited to location, contract budgets and requirements, and government labor category guidelines. The estimated salary range for this position is $160,000.00 to $200,000.00. KAIROS also provides a comprehensive benefits package as additional employee compensation.

KAIROS, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

KAIROS offers our employees a comprehensive benefits package consisting of:

Medical Coverage
Employer Paid Dental, Vision, Basic Life/AD&D, Short-Term/Long-Term Insurance
Health Savings Account with Contribution by Employer
401K Plan with Employer Matching
Annual Discretionary Bonuses
Paid Time Off
Eleven (11) Paid Holidays
Certification reimbursement program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Rewards and recognition programs
Community outreach events through our KAIROS Kares group

To learn more about our organization be sure to check out our website, https://www.kairosinc.net/

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