Director And Chief Executive Officer - Software Engineering Institute (sei)

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA, US
Not specified; not specified; comprehensive medica...
15+ years senior leadership experience
Dow federal sponsor engagement
Ffrdc mission and compliance knowledge
The Director & CEO will lead the Software Engineering Institute as a trusted FFRDC partner advancing security and resilience for national defense

Job Summary

  • The Director & CEO will lead the Software Engineering Institute as a trusted FFRDC partner advancing security and resilience for national defense.
  • This role requires balancing the continuity of the FFRDC mission with rapid adaptation to evolving national security and technology priorities.
  • Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance, retirement savings, tuition benefits, and access to a fitness center.

Matching Summary

The Director & CEO will lead the Software Engineering Institute as a trusted FFRDC partner advancing security and resilience for national defense.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, vision, retirement savings, tuition benefits, PTO, transit pass

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 15+ years senior leadership experience
  • DoW federal sponsor engagement
  • FFRDC mission and compliance knowledge
  • Software and systems engineering fluency
  • Financial stewardship in regulated environments

Nice-to-have

  • Strong academic institution credibility
  • Ability to navigate complex governance
  • Experience with commercial innovation cycles
  • Proven change management capabilities
  • Inclusive high-performance culture building

Key Requirements

  • Doctorate preferred or Master's degree required
  • Active DoD security clearance required
  • 15+ years in research-intensive organization
  • Successful background check completion

Work Rights

Must have active DoD security clearance

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