Deputy Director, Technology and Innovation

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SMX is seeking a visionary and experienced leader to serve as Deputy Director, Technology and Innovation (N9) for USNAVSOUTH/FOURTHFLT. This critical role plays a vital role in shaping the future of the U.S. Navy by leading the charge in operationalizing the Hybrid Fleet – a revolutionary concept integrating unmanned systems, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML) into naval operations.

This position is onsite in Mayport, Florida and requires a DoD TS/SCI

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Leading the N9 Directorate:

• Overseeing daily operations and providing support to the Director and team
• Managing systems, processes, resources, and communication within the directorate
• Contributing to strategic planning and developing long-range plans alongside the Director
• Attending internal and external meetings, representing the Director and N9
• Collaborating with other government agencies, such as USSOUTHCOM, JIATF-S, and USCG, to ensure seamless collaboration
• Sharing expertise and driving innovation by identifying opportunities for integrating emerging unmanned vehicles and technologies into the Hybrid Fleet
• Maximizing the effectiveness of autonomous operations in support of Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) Unmanned Systems (UxS)
• Coordinating command and control development and integration with 4F/USNAVSO operational planning to ensure alignment with the Hybrid Fleet vision and commander's intent

Required Skills/Experience

• Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance
• Bachelor's degree, Master's preferred
• Experience with the Navy Planning Process

Desired Skills/Experience

• Experience with Navy Maritime Operations Center (MOC) highly desired
• Previous command/leadership experience in the US Navy
• Experience with unmanned systems (UxS)
• Experience with AI/ML
• Completion of Navy, Service Level, or Joint Professional Military Education programs

The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

The proposed salary for this position is:

$148,000—$185,000 USD

At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.

We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).