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Director, Strategic Defense Programs

Seekr · Reston, Virginia, United States · On-site

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About Seekr

Trusted AI for critical infrastructure to deliver secure, explainable agents across cloud, on-prem, and edge with rapid time to impact.

About the role

Seekr has established strategic partnerships with the nation's premier defense integrators that operates platforms, integrates advanced sensor and communications payloads, and sustains some of the most complex mission systems and programs. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Active U.S. Secret clearance required , Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility highly preferred
  • 10+ years of experience in defense programs, with direct involvement in DoD mission systems integration across ISR platforms, C2 architectures, or tactical/strategic communications systems
  • Proven ability to manage and coordinate the build of unique mission systems, including sensor integration, communications payload installation, and government airworthiness or fielding processes
  • Hands-on experience spanning the full program lifecycle: from concept and rapid prototype through live demonstration, formal testing, and transition to program of record
  • Proven ability to manage and align multiple concurrent programs under a cohesive portfolio strategy, balancing individual program execution with enterprise-level visibility and prioritization
  • Strong customer-facing program leadership skills, prior experience managing a complex, multi-stakeholder defense partnership or channel relationship at the prime or sub-prime level
More about this role

Seekr is an AI technology company building mission-critical AI capabilities for defense and national security customers. Our technology is purpose-built for the operational environment — designed to perform where it matters most, integrated into the platforms, systems, and workflows that the mission depends on.

Seekr has established strategic partnerships with the nation's premier defense integrators that operates platforms, integrates advanced sensor and communications payloads, and sustains some of the most complex mission systems and programs. To lead this relationship, we are hiring a Program Director who brings both the executive instincts to steward a strategic partnership and the technical credibility of someone who has actually done the work: standing up mission systems with our partners, integrating Seekr AI technology into sensors and communications architectures on platforms, and driving programs from rapid prototype to program of record. Spanning the full portfolio of airborne ISR, C2, tactical and strategic communications, and mission integration across multiple agencies and classification levels, this role is responsible for aligning all individual program efforts...

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