CVP, Defense and Intelligence

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THE ROLE

Security Clearance: Active U.S. Government Security Clearance Required

AMD is seeking a Corporate Vice President (CVP) of Defense and Intelligence, a mission-driven executive role that will define and drive our engagement with the U.S. Army, Department of Defense, and intelligence community. This is a high-impact leadership position focused on aligning AMD’s cutting-edge technology roadmap with the evolving needs of national defense and sovereign AI initiatives.  As the CVP of Defense and Intelligence you will steer public sector strategy, cultivate trusted partnerships across government and industry, and represent AMD in key national security conversations that shape the future of defense innovation.

THE PERSON

This role requires a visionary and pragmatic leader with deep understanding of national security priorities and the ability to translate them into actionable strategies. You are a connector and collaborator—able to navigate classified environments, influence at the highest levels, and drive cross-functional alignment across technical and policy domains.

Key attributes include:

• Strategic Leadership: Guide AMD’s long-term vision and positioning within the defense and intelligence ecosystem, with a focus on U.S. Army modernization and AI-enabled mission capabilities.
• Trusted Government Engagement: Build and sustain senior-level relationships within DoD, intelligence agencies, and defense integrators.
• Enterprise Alignment: Drive collaboration across AMD’s engineering, business, legal, and government affairs teams to execute public sector strategies with precision and speed.
• Program Execution: Lead delivery of high-priority programs and classified initiatives that support mission-critical objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as AMD’s principal interface to the U.S. Army and defense intelligence leadership.
• Lead strategy development and execution for defense-related programs, ensuring alignment with key performance indicators and government mission requirements.
• Represent AMD at senior-level forums, including classified briefings, national security summits, and interagency discussions.
• Partner closely with AMD’s CTO, SVP of Public Sector, and AI leadership to ensure technology development aligns with emerging government needs.
• Oversee internal governance processes, reporting cadence, and stakeholder alignment across AMD functions.
• Lead and support strategic capture efforts for government opportunities, including proposal strategy and execution.
• Deliver timely intelligence and recommendations to AMD’s executive team on policy shifts, threat vectors, and industry developments affecting defense and national security.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• 15 years of executive leadership in defense, intelligence, national security, or adjacent sectors.
• Demonstrated success in leading large-scale government programs, ideally in multi-contractor or matrixed environments.
• Deep understanding of U.S. Army doctrine, procurement pathways, and modernization priorities.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to communicate complex topics across senior government and industry stakeholders.
• PMP or equivalent program management certification is a plus.
• Familiarity with AMD or comparable technology firms operating at the intersection of silicon, compute, and AI.
• Experience engaging with intelligence agencies such as DIA, NSA, NGA, or service-level intelligence units.
• Technical acumen in areas such as AI/ML, secure compute, or semiconductor-based defense applications.
• Comfortable operating autonomously while driving influence across diverse stakeholder groups.

REQUIRED CREDENTIALS

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI or FS Polygraph

LOCATION

Washington, D.C. / Austin, TX / Remote (with frequent travel)
This role requires the ability to engage regularly with government stakeholders and AMD executive teams, with flexibility for remote work and travel as needed.

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