Business Area Director
At Boston Fusion, we recognize diversity is the catalyst for limitless creativity.
As a Business Area Director at Boston Fusion, you will be responsible for the technical success of the Sentient Systems directorate.
This role oversees technical projects as Project Manager, leads and guides proposal efforts, and mentors and develops team members to successfully solve complex technical problems that support national security.
Every day, we go above and beyond to solve complex problems, making a difference for our nation. We do this by bringing together smart, curious people with diverse life experiences who collaborate creatively to achieve innovative technological breakthroughs. We are proudly building a work environment where you can bring your authentic self to work.
Due to the nature of our project work, we can only consider candidates with current US Citizenship.
As a Business Area Director responsible for the technical success of a directorate, you will plan, establish, and manage highly complex projects and identify and shape business development opportunities.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
- Oversee multiple company projects between customers and internal research and project teams
- Coordinate the operation of project teams to confirm assigned projects are completed according to specifications, budgets, and timelines
- Develop proposals, ideas, and leads to support company business development goals
- Ensure project teams are setting and meeting project milestones, deadlines, objectives, and goals
- Prioritize and assign team members to appropriate projects as needed
- Develop team member’s professional skills by providing thoughtful and consistent feedback on performance
This job is right for you if you have (Minimum Qualifications):
- PhD and 10 years experience in computer science, physics, mathematics, engineering, cognitive science, or related fields and 15 or more years of professional research and project management experience
- Research and development experience in one or more areas of technical expertise relevant to the Sentient Systems Directorate’s core capabilities, which include:
- Signal processing
- Sensors and phenomenology
- Multi-source data fusion
- Remote sensing
- Quantitative social science
- Demonstrated success leading and managing large projects in a contractor environment
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Experience with proposal writing and engagement with government sponsors
- Proven ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
- Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills, particularly in the technical domain
- Active DoD security clearance
- U.S. Citizenship
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Department of Defense/Intelligence Community/Department of Homeland Security Research and Development (R&D)
- 8+ years of experience applying technology to US Department of Defense and/or Intelligence Community problems
