Who We Are

For more than 25 years, Aptima's mission has been to improve and optimize performance in mission-critical, technology-intensive environments. We apply deep expertise in how humans think, learn, and perform to today's challenges. Whether for fighter pilots functioning in the cockpit, medical staff in the ICU, or teams collaborating across distributed networks, we are working to ensure synergy, enhance productivity, and accelerate learning, training, and readiness.

Our culture is rooted in our core values, which have evolved over time and our employees have embraced – Integrity, Ingenuity, Excellence, Respect, Inclusion, Teamwork. At our core, Aptima researches, develops, and innovates within an area that engineering firms largely ignore, the human component. To impact the world in meaningful ways, you must bring those innovations to light, and that is precisely what we do.

How You Will Make An Impact

The Senior Director of AI Technology Transition will lead the strategic transition of Aptima’s AI technologies from research and development to operational deployment across the Department of Defense (DoD), broader U.S. Government, and related sectors. This role is critical for ensuring the seamless integration of AI solutions into secure, mission-critical environments while adhering to all security and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will drive innovation, partnership, and growth, aligning AI initiatives with the organization’s mission and national security objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technology Transition Leadership:
  Direct the entire lifecycle of AI technology transition, from development to operational deployment, ensuring adherence to security protocols and operational requirements.
• Strategic Partnerships and Collaboration:
  Foster and sustain relationships with key stakeholders in government, academia, and industry to facilitate technology transfer and adoption.
• Business Development and Growth:
  Lead the creation of white papers, proposals, and business development initiatives to expand Aptima’s AI portfolio, with a focus on securing new opportunities with advanced research and development organizations.
• Contracting Strategy and Execution:
  Collaborate with the Contracts department to develop and implement contracting strategies that support technology transition and business growth objectives.
• Talent and Staffing Strategy:
  Partner with leadership from People Operations and Technical Operations to identify and address staffing needs to ensure successful technology transition and sustainment efforts.
• Regulatory and Security Compliance:
  Ensure that all technical approaches align with security and regulatory standards, particularly in classified or sensitive environments.
• Strategic Vision and Roadmap Development:
  Formulate and implement a long-term strategy for AI technology adoption across governmental sectors that increases alignment of Aptima's mission with national security priorities.

• Advanced degree in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in AI technology development and deployment, with a strong background in government or defense sectors.
• Demonstrated success in transitioning technologies into secure environments, including experience with the DoD or other federal agencies.
• Significant expertise in business development, proposal writing, and strategic planning.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to engage customers, partners, and end-users effectively.
•  U.S. Citizenship required or the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.