Chief Capability Officer (CCO) Job Listing at SPA in Alexandria, VA (Job ID 2025-20070)

Description

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 15+ years of experience in national security, defense, or intelligence organizations with a focus on technology, operations, and strategic development.
• Proven leadership in capability development, technology strategy, and technical talent management at the enterprise level.
• Demonstrated experience managing technical or domain fellowship programs and/or centers of excellence.
• Strong understanding of enterprise data management, analytics, and governance frameworks.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, national security studies, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Active Top Secret / SCI clearance (or ability to obtain and maintain).

Strategic Capability Leadership

• Define and execute the enterprise capability roadmap aligned with National Security priorities, customer missions, and evolving threat environments.
• Lead strategic initiatives that integrate technology, domain expertise, workforce development, and enterprise systems into mission-ready capabilities.
• Serve as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), contributing to overall corporate strategy and investment decisions.

Technical Excellence & Innovation

• Oversee the company's Technical and Domain Fellows Program, ensuring alignment with mission priorities and deep subject matter expertise in critical areas (e.g., cyber, AI/ML, space, intelligence, Homeland Security, logistics, Submarine Warfare, etc..).
• Guide the selection, development, and deployment of fellows to support enterprise programs, solutioning efforts, and strategic pursuits.
• Partner with the 02I, CIO, and Division and Functional leaders to assess and develop emerging technologies into mission-ready solutions.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, continuous learning, and cross-domain collaboration.

Enterprise Data Strategy & Management

• Oversee enterprise data strategy, governance, and lifecycle management to ensure secure, compliant, and effective use of mission-critical data.
• Drive the integration of data analytics and decision-support tools into business operations, customer solutions, and internal reporting.
• Champion data-driven innovation and promote interoperability, quality, and accessibility of data assets across the company.

Mission Integration & Operational Support

• Ensure enterprise capabilities are integrated into program execution and customer delivery with measurable impact.
• Lead enterprise capability readiness assessments and provide direct support to capture, proposal, and solutioning teams to position differentiated offerings.
• Maintain deep situational awareness of customer environments to anticipate future capability needs.

Talent & Workforce Capability Development

• Work closely with the CPO to develop strategic workforce initiatives, including technical career paths, communities of practice, and training aligned with future capability areas.
• Serve as an executive sponsor for internal talent programs and capability development pipelines, ensuring a mission-driven, technically advanced workforce.
• Provide career development, mentorship, and visibility for technical leaders and high-potential employees.

External Engagement & Representation

• Represent the company's capability vision and technical depth in engagements with senior government stakeholders, partners, and industry leaders.
• Actively participate in national security and technology forums, contributing thought leadership and shaping industry trends.