Director, Defence Growth & Partnerships

Maximus

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Not specified; competitive market-based salaries; ...
On-site
Commissioned officer experience in canadian armed forces
8-15+ years experience in defence sector
Deep understanding of dnd/caf structure and procurement
This role is first and foremost a credibility-led relationship builder responsible for establishing trusted relationships across key defence stakeholders

Job Summary

  • This role is first and foremost a credibility-led relationship builder responsible for establishing trusted relationships across key defence stakeholders.
  • The incumbent will lead the development of Maximus as a capable partner in areas such as recruiting, member services, digital transformation, and operational support.
  • Candidates must be eligible for Government of Canada security clearance and are preferred to be Ottawa-based with ability to travel within Canada.

Matching Summary

This role is first and foremost a credibility-led relationship builder responsible for establishing trusted relationships across key defence stakeholders.

Salary

Not specified; Competitive market-based salaries; Comprehensive employer-paid benefits starting on day one

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Commissioned officer experience in Canadian Armed Forces
  • 8-15+ years experience in defence sector
  • Deep understanding of DND/CAF structure and procurement
  • Experience engaging senior stakeholders Director to ADM level

Nice-to-have

  • Mission-oriented mindset with high integrity
  • Ability to translate capabilities into mission outcomes
  • Comfortable operating in ambiguous early-stage environments
  • Strong collaborator across internal and external teams

Key Requirements

  • Commissioned officer experience in CAF required or strongly preferred
  • 8-15+ years of experience in defence or related sectors
  • Must be eligible for Government of Canada security clearance
  • Ottawa-based location preferred with domestic travel required

Work Rights

Must be eligible for Government of Canada security clearance

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