Digital Technology Department Manager
About The Position
This Associate Director role reports to the APS Digital Technology Director and leads the Radio Frequency Solutions (RFS) SSBU Digital organization. The position provides strategic and operational leadership for planning, budgeting, infrastructure modernization, security alignment, and daily operations to maintain stable, secure, and supportable environments. The role leads a multi-site team of approximately 100 employees across California, Texas, and Indiana through frontline leaders responsible for service delivery and talent development. As the primary Digital Technology representative to RFS SSBU leadership, the manager aligns technology strategy and investments with business priorities and oversees execution of Digital Technology services and initiatives. The position defines Digital Technology strategy in partnership with Engineering, Programs, Operations, and Security; identifies opportunities to standardize solutions, leverage synergies, and innovate; develops operational metrics; and stewards long-term capital decisions. It works with Engineering partners, Digital peers, SBU leadership, Global Security Services, and suppliers to align requirements, priorities, and remediation needs, and participates in enterprise councils to represent business needs and influence broader Digital Technology direction. This is a fully on-premises role in El Segundo, California. Occasional domestic travel is required to support teams and customers at other U.S. locations. Relocation assistance may be available. An active, transferable U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance is required before the start date, and U.S. citizenship is required.
Requirements
- Typically, a bachelor's degree and at least 12 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree and at least 10 years of experience; candidates without a degree may be considered with at least 16 years of professional and relevant experience.
- Active and transferable U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance before the start date; U.S. citizenship is required for clearance eligibility.
- Experience leading teams in professional technology environments.
- Experience managing workforce planning and resource management.
- Experience in project management.
- Experience in financial management of a financial portfolio or budget, including Annual Operations Planning.
- Strong understanding of classified Digital Technology environments.
- Working knowledge of Engineering or Operations practices.
- Experience delivering technical capabilities, including software, hardware, or operations, in a program-driven setting.
- Ability to integrate across functions and product lines, build partnerships, and exercise the presence and judgment of a Director.
- Ability to communicate complex technical topics as concise, actionable messages for senior leaders.
- Ability to define and execute infrastructure strategies while maintaining reliable operations and delivering solutions at the speed of the business.
- Ability to cultivate high-performing teams, champion employee development and accountability, and lead process and change-management improvements.
Nice To Haves
- Experience negotiating in new business efforts and program standup.
- Experience engaging with customers, SBU leadership, and Engineering to enable effective use of networking resources.
- Experience leading geographically dispersed teams in a Digital Technology or IT organization.
- Experience in classified computing environments, preferably including Top Secret and Special Access Program areas.
- Experience presenting to senior leadership.
- Experience implementing newer technologies, such as cloud-based environments.
- Experience in business continuity and disaster recovery operations.
- Experience in Information Technology, Engineering, or Program environments.
- Experience collaborating with functional Engineering, Real Estate, Cyber Security, and Programs.
- Experience with classified environment security requirements and controls.
- Experience with DFARS, CMMC, RMF, DAAPM, and JSIG requirements and controls.
- Experience with cyber and compliance hardening, process controls, and risk management.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to influence and drive change.
- Ability to address complex issues, develop effective solutions, and drive timely resolution.
- Ability to build relationships at all levels and across the enterprise.
- Experience prioritizing and managing conflicting tasks and initiatives.
- Ability to lead, develop, inspire, and motivate a team.
- Experience securely connecting labs to internal and external customers.
- Experience leading change efforts.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Radio Frequency Solutions SSBU Digital organization and provide strategic and operational leadership.
- Oversee planning, budgeting, infrastructure modernization, security alignment, and daily operations.
- Lead a multi-site team of approximately 100 employees through frontline leaders responsible for service delivery and talent development.
- Represent Digital Technology to RFS SSBU leadership and align technology strategies and investments with business priorities.
- Define Digital Technology strategy in partnership with Engineering, Programs, Operations, and Security.
- Identify opportunities to standardize solutions, leverage synergies, and innovate in support of evolving program and security requirements.
- Develop operational metrics and steward long-term capital decisions.
- Coordinate with Engineering partners, Digital peers, SBU leadership, Global Security Services, and suppliers to align requirements, priorities, and remediation needs.
- Participate in enterprise councils to represent business needs and influence broader Digital Technology direction.
- Communicate strategy, priorities, risks, and performance to senior leaders and provide executive materials that support decision-making.
- Lead organizational development, accountability, process improvements, and change management.
- Occasionally travel domestically to support teams and customers at other U.S. locations.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- 401(k) match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Flexible work schedules
- Employee assistance program
- Employee Scholar Program
- Parental leave
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
