Deputy Director, Technology and Innovation

SMX•Jacksonville, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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