Location
McLean
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
June 07, 2026
Job Description
**Job Description**
The Sr. Director of Capability Development ensures the engineering readiness, technical excellence, and rapid-execution capability of the A3 innovation portfolio. This role establishes, leads, and scales a multi-disciplinary engineering organizationsoftware, AI/ML, cyber, systems, and hardwarethat serves as the execution engine for rapid-cycle R&D. Operating at the intersection of engineering leadership, talent strategy, and innovation velocity, the Sr. Director ensures that engineering teams are ready on day one of project funding and are capable of delivering high-quality capability at startup speed. This position partners closely with business leaders and leaders throughout the Innovation and Strategy Organization.
Areas Responsibilities
Development Workforce Readiness & Resource Alignment
Build, scale, and sustain a high-readiness engineering organization capable of rapid-cycle R&D execution.
Maintain a bench of cleared, technically c...
The Sr. Director of Capability Development ensures the engineering readiness, technical excellence, and rapid-execution capability of the A3 innovation portfolio. This role establishes, leads, and scales a multi-disciplinary engineering organizationsoftware, AI/ML, cyber, systems, and hardwarethat serves as the execution engine for rapid-cycle R&D. Operating at the intersection of engineering leadership, talent strategy, and innovation velocity, the Sr. Director ensures that engineering teams are ready on day one of project funding and are capable of delivering high-quality capability at startup speed. This position partners closely with business leaders and leaders throughout the Innovation and Strategy Organization.
Areas Responsibilities
Development Workforce Readiness & Resource Alignment
Build, scale, and sustain a high-readiness engineering organization capable of rapid-cycle R&D execution.
Maintain a bench of cleared, technically c...
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