Overview
On Site
Full Time
Skills
Adobe AIR
Art
Electronic Warfare
Military
Partnership
SAP BEx
Program Management
KPI
Management
Budget
Cost Reduction
Return On Investment
Process Optimization
Process Improvement
Root Cause Analysis
Stakeholder Engagement
Mentorship
Continuous Improvement
Reporting
Dashboard
Accountability
Leadership
Negotiations
Communication
Collaboration
Analytics
Operational Excellence
Computer Science
Data Science
Risk Management
Regulatory Compliance
Training
Lean Six Sigma
Agile
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Artificial Intelligence
Cloud Computing
Machine Learning (ML)
Lifecycle Management
Telemedicine
Legal
Insurance
FOCUS
Finance
Professional Development
DRS
Customer Focus
Innovation
Job Details
Job ID: 113394
The Leonardo DRS Airborne and Intelligence Systems business is a global leader and strategic partner committed to delivering world-class, full life-cycle defense and intelligence products that protect the security of our nation and our allies. From air combat training to state-of-the-art electronic warfare systems, our technology is deployed by virtually all U.S. military and government agencies around the world.
Job Summary
The Director of AI Excellence (AIEx) will be responsible for leading the strategic vision, development, and execution of AIEx initiatives across AIS. This role will align resources, budget, and processes to achieve defined AIEx goals and objectives. The Director will collaborate extensively with internal and external stakeholders to form a cohesive AI strategy, ensuring effective governance, implementation, continual process improvement and an enhanced customer and employee experience
Job Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities Part II
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.
*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only
Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #AIS
Our Vision. To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.
Our Values. The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles:
- Integrity
- Agility
- Excellence
- Customer Focus
- Community & Respect
- Innovation
We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.
The Leonardo DRS Airborne and Intelligence Systems business is a global leader and strategic partner committed to delivering world-class, full life-cycle defense and intelligence products that protect the security of our nation and our allies. From air combat training to state-of-the-art electronic warfare systems, our technology is deployed by virtually all U.S. military and government agencies around the world.
Job Summary
The Director of AI Excellence (AIEx) will be responsible for leading the strategic vision, development, and execution of AIEx initiatives across AIS. This role will align resources, budget, and processes to achieve defined AIEx goals and objectives. The Director will collaborate extensively with internal and external stakeholders to form a cohesive AI strategy, ensuring effective governance, implementation, continual process improvement and an enhanced customer and employee experience
Job Responsibilities
- Lead AIEx Strategy & Execution: Drive the development, communication, and alignment of the AIS AI vision, ensuring AIEx initiatives directly support company strategic objectives.
- Governance & Standards: Establish and maintain AI governance frameworks, policies, quality standards, and risk-management practices in partnership with Legal, Cyber, Ethics, and IT.
- Cross-Functional Alignment: Coordinate AI initiatives across business units, BEx, IT, Finance, and other stakeholders to ensure efficiency, capability alignment, and cohesive deployment.
- Program Management & Performance: Oversee AIEx programs, defining goals, metrics, and KPIs; manage budgets, cost-savings plans, schedules, and ROI for AI and AIEx activities.
- Process Optimization & Innovation: Champion AI-driven value creation, process improvement, and waste elimination; provide expertise in structured problem-solving and root-cause analysis.
- Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary AIEx point of contact, fostering collaboration across the enterprise, communicating progress and risks to leadership, and strengthening organizational AI readiness.
- Capability Building: Mentor AIEx coordinators and cross-functional teams, developing AI literacy, bench strength, and a culture of continuous improvement across AIS.
- Tools, Platforms & Data: Work with Business Excellence, IT, and Finance to define requirements for AI tools, platforms, and technology providers; implement systems that ensure compliance with customer and industry standards.
- Monitoring & Reporting: Maintain dashboards and performance tracking for AI and AIEx initiatives, ensuring transparency, accountability, and measurable impact.
Job Responsibilities Part II
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree and 10 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.
- Demonstrated technical proficiency with hands-on application in relevant tools, platforms, and methodologies.
- Strong interpersonal, leadership, negotiation, communication, and written communication skills.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively across functions and influence at all organizational levels.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience leading enterprise-level AI, automation, analytics, or operational excellence initiatives.
- Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Business, or a related technical discipline.
- Background in AI governance, risk management, or compliance frameworks.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams in a complex, multi-site or highly regulated environment.
- Certification or training in Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, or structured problem-solving methodologies.
- Familiarity with AI platforms, cloud technologies, or data/ML lifecycle management tools.
Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.
*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only
Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #AIS
Our Vision. To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.
Our Values. The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles:
- Integrity
- Agility
- Excellence
- Customer Focus
- Community & Respect
- Innovation
We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.
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