Internal Position - Engineering Capability Director

Location: California, MD

• 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

• 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

• 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

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/