Director And Chief Executive Officer - Software Engineering Institute (sei)
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA, US
15+ years senior leadership experience
Federal sponsor engagement with dow
Ffrdc mission and compliance knowledge
The Director & CEO will lead the Software Engineering Institute as a trusted FFRDC advancing security and resilience for national critical systems
Job Summary
The Director & CEO will lead the Software Engineering Institute as a trusted FFRDC advancing security and resilience for national critical systems.
This role requires serving as the primary ambassador to the Department of War while balancing institutional independence with rapid technological adaptation.
The leader must foster collaboration across three technical divisions to translate cutting-edge research into mission-relevant outcomes for government sponsors.
Matching Summary
The Director & CEO will lead the Software Engineering Institute as a trusted FFRDC advancing security and resilience for national critical systems.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
15+ years senior leadership experience
Federal sponsor engagement with DoW
FFRDC mission and compliance knowledge
Software and systems engineering fluency
Financial stewardship in regulated environment
Nice-to-have
Doctorate in related technical field
Experience bridging academia and industry
Proven change management capabilities
Strong reputation in national security ecosystem
Key Requirements
Master's degree required; Doctorate preferred
Ability to obtain and maintain active DoW security clearance
Significant experience partnering with U.S. federal sponsors
Background in complex technology enterprise or national laboratory
Work Rights
Must be able to obtain and maintain active DoW security clearance