Chief Of Staff - BBN Technologies

RTX•Cambridge, MA

15d•$132,400 - $251,600•Hybrid

About The Position

RTX BBN is seeking a Chief of Staff. This individual will gain first-hand knowledge of the management and operations of BBN’s leading-edge Science and Technology business. The individual will support action management, contribute to cross-company strategic engagements, manage and contribute to company reviews and drive execution of projects which improve BBN’s operations. This individual will support the President and the BBN Leadership Team on various business-wide initiatives, and gain business management experience to include company coordination, collaboration, organization, and communication. The Chief of Staff will ensure that priorities are aligned, projects and initiatives address business needs, and strategic programs are delivered effectively across the organization. The ideal candidate combines strong business acumen, project leadership, analytical thinking, and exceptional communication skills to help accelerate innovation and organizational performance. The position reports to the BBN President. Primary location is Cambridge, Mass. This is a hybrid assignment. Travel to other BBN sites (RI, VA, MD, MN) or other company and customer sites is expected.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or greater in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or similar field. Minimum 10 years of prior relevant experience or, an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years’ experience.
Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Experience working on Department of Defense/Intelligence Community Science and Technology (S&T) programs (i.e. DARPA, ONR, AFRL, IARPA, OUSD, etc.)
Experience engaging with senior business leaders and executives.

Nice To Haves

Ability to work autonomously and balance multiple tasks and projects simultaneously with groups in a highly visible, high-pressure environment.
Proactively anticipates organizational or operational challenges and applies resources to mitigate issues before they impact operations.
Program Management / Technical Project Management / Principal Investigator / Finance / Subcontracts management experience.
Current Top Secret clearance.
Experience working with and ability to quickly understand and comprehend a broad range of software and hardware technologies.

Responsibilities

Work with BBN President on short- and long-term organizational goals and objectives that align with broader organizational strategies.
Support, manage and drive BBN operational reviews, staffing reviews and engagements with the larger RTX company.
Manage, develop, analyze, and coordinate staff actions and new operational projects at the BBN LT level.
Lead or support cross-functional working groups and business initiatives.
Facilitate communication and alignment across BBN LT to ensure successful execution of business deliverables and initiatives.
May serve as BBN President representative on enterprise initiatives or programs across RTX. Engage with senior and executive business and functional leaders.
Support BBN Strategy decisions and support the coordination of internal investments.
Operational responsibilities to include development and tracking of business and or operational metrics and reviews to support the company’s growth.
Create/modify technical and management briefing charts for meetings with RTX leaders, customers, employees or other speaking arrangements and conferences.
Develop mechanisms for monitoring business and project progress and for interventions and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients. Provide guidance and instruction on expected results and/ or deliverables.
Engage with BBN leadership and broader BBN community to identify challenges, support solutions, and drive alignment with BBN business goals.
Engage and lead special projects for President and leadership team.
Work closely with BBN Functional Leaders to prepare material including but not limited to Strategic Communications, Human Resources, Business Development, Contracts, Program Management, etc.
Other responsibilities as assigned.