Sr Strategic Advisor – Maritime Industry and Technology, DIBI
Northeastern UniversityBoston, MA, United States
5 days ago
Job type
Temporary
Job description
About the Opportunity
Additional Information :
This is a fixed term appointment, with the possibility of renewal based off of continuing external funding.
Requirement :
US Citizenship is a requirement per Federal funding agency
JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Strategic Advisor – Maritime Industry and Technology provides strategic and tactical guidance to the Defense Industrial Base Institute’s Director, Executive Director, and leadership team to identify, evaluate and implement scalable solutions to build our nation’s maritime industrial base. This role focuses on applying DIBI's collaborate research model of convening academia, industry, and government to identify, validate and catalyze transformative opportunities to expand the capacity of American shipbuilding. The senior advisor will work closely with a broad range of commercial and technical stakeholders to ensure that promising ideas become high-impact initiatives.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in maritime engineering or related field is required; An advanced degree in either engineering or management is preferred.
At least 15 years of experience in the maritime industry, with an extensive understanding of the operational and technical processes and issues of naval and commercial shipbuilding.
Experience as a U.S. Navy officer, a Navy civilian official or contractor, or ideally both, is strongly preferred.
Extensive network in the maritime industry, including executives at shipbuilders and shipyards, prime contractors, key suppliers and relevant public sector and public policy stakeholders.
Ability to work collaboratively across a wide range of stakeholders, from academic research teams to government officials to industry operators to financial partners.
Demonstrated knowledge of the opportunities and challenges facing the maritime industrial base in both the U.S. and its allies.
Strong project management and organizational skills. Applicant must be a self-starter with demonstrated ability to handle complex initiatives from start to finish.
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and “startup-like” environment.
International commercial and / or technical experience in the maritime industry is preferred.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES1)
Maritime industry leadership (25%)
Collaborate with DIBI’s Senior Director of Public Outreach to build strategic partnerships and develop public-private partnership opportunities with existing companies and potential new players in the maritime and shipbuilding industries. This will include helping to develop and engage DIBI’s Industry Advisory Board, organize private events with senior industry executives, organize an annual DIB / MIB innovation conference or related public events, and engage private capital sources to finance new initiatives to increase the capacity of the maritime industrial base.2)
Technical and research leadership (25%)
Work with DIBI’s Senior Director for Research to provide technical maritime industry leadership, knowledge and insights to DIBI’s Rapid Solution Teams, which are DIBI-funded research teams designed to evaluate opportunities to increase DIB capacity and validate those opportunities for impact and ability to scale.3)
Executive education leadership (25%)
Work with DIBI’s Director and colleagues at the D’Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University to develop, launch and sustain executive education programs for the maritime and shipbuilding industries. The goal is to make Northeastern University the global leader in enabling public and private sector maritime executives to gain the necessary skills and knowledge to lead the successful transformation of the maritime industrial base in the U.S. and its allies.4)
Strategic planning & leadership (25%)
Contribute to DIBI’s institutional strategic planning processes and long-term vision development. Participate in strategic planning meetings and provide expert guidance on both the maritime industry and U.S. Navy to inform organizational direction. Directly engage and consult with the Navy MIB Program on behalf of DIBI. Conduct regular consultation meetings with DIBI Director and Executive Director to advise on resource allocation and priority setting.
Position Type
Research
Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit for more information.All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Compensation Grade / Pay Type :
116S
Expected Hiring Range :
$189,860.00 - $282,417.50
With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.
Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact.Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—which includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. The university’s residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver.Northeastern’s personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment. Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today’s highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.
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