Director of Naval Technologies

ATI builds and manages collaborations that conducts research and development of new technologies to solve our nation’s most pressing challenges. Our collaborations are custom-built teams of organizations from industry and academia that develop novel technologies for the federal government. Traditionally, these processes are complicated and burdensome. That’s where ATI comes in. We simplify and streamline processes to make it all work. When you work at ATI, you become a part of something larger than yourself. Our collective work – no matter what department or division you work in – ultimately enables the warfighter, saves lives, and diversifies the industrial base. At our core, ATI is a service organization. We are in service to others; it’s what we do, and it’s who we are.

Position Description:

Supports the Naval Technologies Division Vice President and provides leadership to advance the company’s mission and objectives by establishing goals, strategies, and plans for the division, and ensuring efficient and effective execution for multi-organization research and development and technology transfer programs conducted for government and industry clients. Serve as business manager for large, complex programs or multiple programs. Develops new business opportunities with both existing and prospective clients and partners. Responsible for meeting or exceeding client expectations while driving growth through expanding relationships, securing new partners, and generating additional business opportunities.

**This position offers a hybrid schedule (in-office & remote/work from home) or an onsite schedule and flexible hours. Candidates will need to reside near Summerville, SC to ensure work site flexibility.**

Apply at ATI.ORG; we only accept applications submitted through our applicant tracking system.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the development and supervision of supervisors and team members.
• Ensures that the Navy clients’ needs – actual and perceived – are thoroughly understood such that the internal team can deliver extraordinary to the client.
• Sustains a high degree of trust by building strong business relationships and providing transparency and clarity of ATI value for clients, partners and internal staff.
• Employs the company quality strategy and processes to manage the quality and value delivered to the divisions’ clients to exceed their expectations without undue risk.
• Manages risk. Anticipates risk scenarios and develops contingency plans that accommodate ambiguity, heighten alertness to precursors, and ensure proactive efforts to avoid, mitigate, and/or recover.
• Builds and leads a high performance team of engaged employees. Aligns staff assignments, stretch goals, and objectives with company and division strategy. Holds staff accountable for high performance and acts decisively to resolve performance issues.
• Manages ATI’s talent resource as a company asset. Grows, develops and assures high return on assets.
• Keeps the Vice President appropriately informed on division business and other matters

Additional Responsibilities

Supports and participates in the evaluation of new business and market opportunities.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

PH.D and 2 years of experience or a Master’s Degree and 6 years of experience or a Bachelor’s Degree and 8 years of relevant experience.

Must have a minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience. P&L management experience required.

In depth knowledge of the US Navy and shipbuilding technology development ecosystem is required.

In-depth knowledge of corporate governance, finance, DOW/Navy, OTAs, FAR/DFAR, and performance management principles is preferred.

Extensive experience in developing, planning and implementing successful strategies. Experienced as a well-organized and self-directed individual who is a total team player.

Ability to make effective presentations on complex topics.

Sound decision-making and problem-solving required.

Strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills required. Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents.

Must be able to travel as required.

This position will need the ability to access US only data systems – US Citizenship is required and/or must be able to obtain and maintain a DOW security clearance (for certain projects/programs).

This position is subject to a background check that includes a review of criminal records. In reviewing an applicant’s criminal history, the company will consider prior criminal convictions that have a relationship to the job duties and responsibilities of the position. The company considers the nature of the crime, the time that has elapsed since the crime and the job duties for the position at issue in making an individualized determination.
Individuals may be excluded when the company determines, based on the above factors, that hiring, transferring or promoting the applicant would pose an unreasonable risk to the business, its employees or its customers and vendors.

If you are a qualified candidate, we encourage you to apply even if you have a prior criminal conviction(s). Convictions will not automatically disqualify the candidate, However, conviction(s) will be considered and balanced against the age of the candidate at the time of the offense, time elapsed since the offense, type of offense, potential impacts of such on the work environment, sensitivity of the position(s) available/sought, and similar independent factors relevant to the employment requirements at ATI.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regular physical activity to include walking, bending, stooping, reaching, standing and prolonged sitting.

Ability to use phone and computer systems, copier, fax, and other office equipment.

Must be able to occasionally move/lift up to 25 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

Work Environment

This position is located in an air-conditioned, environmentally controlled atmosphere, and occasionally attend meetings in technology company environments.

Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

ATI is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities and all other protected classes.

Apply at ATI.ORG; we only accept applications submitted through our applicant tracking system. If you require accommodations to complete this application, please contact Human Resources at (843) 760-4350 or email hr@ati.org.

Expected salary range for this position is based on experience and skills: $168,000 - 175,000