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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Deputy Chief Technology Officer in the J8 of US European Command HQ -DDR- Open Rank - **Company:** Georgia Tech Research Institute - **Location:** Stuttgart, Germany - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Zero Trust Network Access, Cyber Warfare - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://de.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=4cb740a9d5fbd10f ## About the Role This position requires a unique blend of commercial technology acumen and defense adaptability., * Extensive experience operating within commercial technology ecosystems (venture capital, defense-tech startups, or commercial R&D) * Proven ability to build high-trust networks and act as a "trusted filter" to protect both the command's focus and the commercial sector's time Operational Translation & Problem Declassification: * Demonstrated capability to abstract complex, classified military operational concepts and translate them into unclassified, commercially actionable technical problem statements without losing mission relevance Emerging Technology Horizon Scanning * Exceptional technical breadth across emerging technologies with a focus on their immediate operational utility rather than theoretical research Entrepreneurial Friction Reduction * A proven track record of navigating complex, highly regulated legacy organizations to build coalitions, bypass administrative bottlenecks, and accelerate project delivery, * Active TS/SCI Clearance * Department of War (DoW) Institutional Integration (Trainable / Supported by J8 (Requirements & Resource Integration Directorate Staff)Joint Operations & Theater Awareness * General familiarity with the strategic environment of the European Area of Responsibility (AOR) Resource & Requirements Familiarity * Basic understanding of how the DoW funds and prioritizes capabilities (such as the Integrated Priority List (IPL) or Program Objective Memorandum (POM) cycle) * Must be capable of partnering with J8 staff officers who will handle the formal documentation and processing of technical solutions Joint Staff Liaison * Ability to communicate technical risk and opportunities to senior Flag/General Officers, translating highly complex technical concepts into clear military strategy, * 20 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or National Security Related Fields * 18 years of related experience with a Masters' degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or National Security Related Fields * 15 years of related experience with a Ph.D. in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or National Security Related Fields, Due to our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be U.S. Citizens. ## Description Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do: 1. Students are our top priority. 2. We strive for excellence. 3. We thrive on diversity. 4. We celebrate collaboration. 5. We champion innovation. 6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression. 7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community. 8. We act ethically. 9. We are responsible stewards., Serves on US European Command (USEUCOM) Staff as Deputy Chief Technology Officer (Deputy CTO), principal technical expert, industry liaison, and operational lead for emerging technology. As the CTO is dual-hatted as Director, ECJ8 (Requirements & Resource Integration Directorate), the Deputy CTO runs the day-to-day technology portfolio, driving modernization, accelerating adoption, and linking capability development with the commercial innovation ecosystem. This is an IPA (Intergovernmental Personnel Act) position. Primary duties: Capability Gap Analysis & Advocacy Turns operational deficits into actionable technology requirements. Synthesizes analysis, wargames, and intelligence to identify critical joint operational problems. Drafts Key Operational Problems as clear, unclassified demand signals for industry, innovation cells, and partners. Manages technology inputs to the Integrated Priority List, ensuring requirements are documented, technically sound, and prioritized. Operational Acceleration, Experimentation, and Prototyping Leads transition of emerging technologies from concept to operational use. Aligns experimentation and prototyping with USEUCOM Key Operational Problems. Oversees evaluation and transition of prototypes to scalable fielded solutions, coordinating with components using unmanned systems, advanced sensors, and COTS platforms. Works with cyber defense and red teams to assess security and balance mission risk. Resource Synchronization and Industry Liaison Bridges USEUCOM needs and external providers. Serves as primary liaison to commercial tech, the defense industrial base, and venture capital. Works with Defense Innovation Unit (DIU(, the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO), resource sponsors, and non-traditional funding to secure resources and transition paths. Uses Other Transactional Authority (OTA), Middle Tier of Acquisition, SBIR/STTR, and similar mechanisms to accelerate commercially derived solutions and align investments with USEUCOM priorities. Strategic Technology Advisement and Vision Advises senior leaders on emerging technology, market trends, and risk. Aligns tech integration with the Chief Data and AI Officer and the ECJ6 (Communications Officer) so architectures (e.g., JADC2, zero-trust) support solutions. Coordinates with CTOs across other Combatant Commands and the Joint Staff to share lessons and scale successful technologies across the joint force., The Research Program Manager directs and oversees a portfolio of research projects that includes internal and external sponsor and stakeholder engagement. The Research Program Manager is responsible both for the oversight of technical execution, schedule, and budget of assigned portfolios. Specifically, the Research Program Manager develops the planning of programs and future projects through routine interactions with stakeholders. The Research Program Manager develops trusted relationships with sponsors and also serves in an advisory capacity to critical stakeholders defining the technical direction of projects and technical thrusts., Capability Gap Analysis & Advocacy * Turns operational deficits into actionable technology requirements * Synthesizes analysis, wargames, and intelligence to identify critical joint operational problems * Drafts Key Operational Problems as clear, unclassified demand signals for industry, innovation cells, and partners * Manages technology inputs to the Integrated Priority List, ensuring requirements are documented, technically sound, and prioritized Operational Acceleration, Experimentation, and Prototyping * Leads transition of emerging technologies from concept to operational use * Aligns experimentation and prototyping with USEUCOM Key Operational Problems * Oversees evaluation and transition of prototypes to scalable fielded solutions, coordinating with components using unmanned systems, advanced sensors, and COTS platforms * Works with cyber defense and red teams to assess security and balance mission risk Resource Synchronization and Industry Liaison * Bridges USEUCOM needs and external providers * Serves as primary liaison to commercial tech, the defense industrial base, and venture capital * Works with Defense Innovation Unit (DIU(, the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO), resource sponsors, and non-traditional funding to secure resources and transition paths * Uses Other Transactional Authority (OTA), Middle Tier of Acquisition, SBIR/STTR, and similar mechanisms to accelerate commercially derived solutions and align investments with USEUCOM priorities Strategic Technology Advisement and Vision * Advises senior leaders on emerging technology, market trends, and risk * Aligns tech integration with the Chief Data and AI Officer and the ECJ6 (Communications Officer) so architectures (e.g., JADC2, zero-trust) support solutions * Coordinates with CTOs across other Combatant Commands and the Joint Staff to share lessons and scale successful technologies across the joint force ## Related Videos - [Edit Your Future: Queerverse Radical AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/909-edit-your-future-queerverse-radical-ai) - [Developing ASP.NET Core Microservices with Dapr: A practical guide](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1528-developing-asp-net-core-microservices-with-dapr-a-practical-guide) - [Europe's Digital Future: How to Get from User to Shaper?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100027-europe-s-digital-future-how-to-get-from-user-to-shaper) - [AI Sovereignty: What Does It Take?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1703-ai-sovereignty-what-does-it-take) - [AI is dead, long live AK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1093-ai-is-dead-long-live-ak) - [The Future of Recruiting: Innovations and Challenges in the European IT Sector](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1056-the-future-of-recruiting-innovations-and-challenges-in-the-european-it-sector) ## Related Articles - [How Many Jobs Are Available in Technology?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/450-how-many-jobs-are-available-in-technology) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [IT Salaries in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/287-it-salaries-in-germany) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology)