Director

Concurrent Technologies Corporation•Johnstown, PA

10h•Remote

About The Position

The Director is responsible for the strategic leadership, mentoring, and management of a team of employees across multiple technical disciplines. This role focuses on driving organizational growth, technical innovation, and operational excellence while ensuring alignment with company and client objectives. The Director provides high-level direction, influences organizational strategy, and fosters collaboration across divisions to achieve sustained growth and technical excellence. This position requires advanced leadership, strategic planning, and decision-making skills, as well as the ability to manage complex projects and initiatives. Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC) is preparing to stand up a dedicated team to manage a new, high-priority initiative for the U.S. Navy. This is a unique opportunity to help revitalize and strengthen a critical national security industrial base. As the manager of a large portfolio of innovative projects under a flexible contracting vehicle, CTC will be at the center of this mission. Our role will be to connect cutting-edge solutions from across industry and academia to the Navy's most pressing challenges, accelerating technology adoption and ensuring our nation's defense industrial base has the capacity and capability for decades to come. This is a fast-paced, dynamic program where you will play a foundational role in its success. We are seeking talented professionals to join us in this exciting and impactful work. As a Director, you will be a key leader at the helm of this strategic national program. You will be directly responsible for shaping the program's direction, building a high-performing team, and serving as a primary interface to senior government clients. Your vision and execution will directly impact the resilience of a vital national security industrial base.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration) and 10+ years of experience, or equivalent work experience.
Proven ability to lead teams and manage complex projects across multiple technical disciplines.
Advanced leadership, mentoring, and strategic planning skills.
Experience in workforce planning, resource management, and organizational development.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a relevant field.
Experience in a nonprofit or DoD government contracting environment.
Familiarity with DoD standards, policies, and procedures.
Proven ability to drive technical innovation and excellence across divisions.
Experience supporting business development efforts, including proposal writing and capture management.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic direction and leadership to teams across multiple technical disciplines, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
Influence and motivate others to achieve goals through effective leadership and personal example.
Establish employee and internal client satisfaction as primary professional business goals.
Drive technical innovation and excellence across the organization to enhance capabilities and competitiveness.
Partner with all areas of the company to achieve business objectives and foster collaboration across divisions.
Oversee successful project and program execution, including strategic resourcing, staffing, and adherence to deadlines and budgets.
Collaborate with Program and Project Managers to ensure delivery of high-quality technical solutions.
Provide high-level technical input and serve as a subject matter expert (SME) when required.
Lead recruiting efforts to attract, retain, and develop top talent, ensuring optimal workforce alignment.
Develop and implement educational and training strategies to adapt to evolving technologies, markets, and external challenges.
Actively promote the development of new competencies and provide effective mentoring and coaching to subordinates.
Support employee development initiatives to enhance technical capabilities and organizational effectiveness.
Ensure the optimal application of technology, engineering policies, and other resources to meet program requirements.
Develop detailed and accurate labor forecasts to meet organizational goals and application rates.
Deliver direct labor goals in alignment with program managers to meet division objectives.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and innovation to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Provide technical input and resources for business capture efforts and proposals to support new business initiatives.
Align workforce planning and technical participation with business development strategies to drive sustained growth.
Identify and provide resources for technical participation in business capture efforts and proposals.
Demonstrate the organization’s values in daily interactions with staff at all levels.
Seek out pertinent data, analyze problems, and make timely, logical decisions based on evidence.
Adjust approaches to meet goals, juggle multiple demands, and adapt to changing priorities.
Actively pursue opportunities to improve and acquire additional knowledge and skills.
Demonstrate personal accomplishment and a desire to excel by setting and maintaining ambitious standards for achievement.