Vice President, IAMD Business GM

Worker Type

Regular

AV is seeking a Vice President, Integrated Air & Missile Defense Business GM within the Precision Strike & Defensive Systems (PSDS) segment, reporting to the Senior Vice President, General Manager, Precision Strike & Defensive Systems. The ideal candidate will be a proven business leader with deep experience in Air & Missile Defense markets, customers, and programs, and a track record of delivering growth and strong financial performance.

This position will be located in Huntsville, AL.

• Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for the Integrated Air & Missile Defense business within PSDS, including portfolio strategy, investment priorities, and market positioning.
• Own profit and loss (P&L) accountability for the Integrated Air & Missile Defense portfolio, including revenue growth, margin performance, bookings, and cash generation.
• Develop and execute a multi‑year business strategy that aligns with AV's vision of integrated capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber, with particular focus on layered defense and counter‑UAS solutions.
• Build and maintain senior‑level customer relationships across U.S. and allied Services, Combatant Commands, and key acquisition organizations, ensuring AV is positioned as a trusted partner for integrated air and missile defense solutions.
• Support the capture of new business opportunities, shaping customer requirements, supporting major proposal efforts, and setting competitive pricing strategies in partnership with Growth, business development, capture, and proposal teams.
• Ensure successful execution of programs and contracts across the Integrated Air & Missile Defense portfolio, maintaining cost, schedule, and technical performance in partnership with program management, engineering, operations, and supply chain.
• Drive portfolio rationalization and disciplined capital allocation-deciding where to invest, divest, or partner to optimize growth and profitability across IAMD.
• Collaborate across AV segments (Autonomous Systems; Space, Cyber & Directed Energy) to create integrated, cross‑domain solutions that leverage AV's broader portfolio of autonomous systems, precision strike, counter‑UAS, and advanced technologies.
• Serve as a key interface with government and legislative stakeholders, supporting Congressional engagements and influencing Program Objective Memorandum (POM) planning activities to align funding with mission needs.
• Operate effectively in a highly matrixed environment, establishing strong relationships with finance, contracting, people & culture, legal, operations, engineering, and marketing & communications to enable disciplined growth and strong execution.
• Champion AV's culture and brand, promoting customer satisfaction, fostering strategic partnerships, and driving cross‑segment and cross‑sector growth in integrated air and missile defense markets.

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related discipline, and a minimum of 15-18 years of progressive leadership experience in defense or aerospace, including direct responsibility for P&L in a sizeable business or portfolio.
• Demonstrated success leading a P&L center or business unit, including responsibility for revenue, margin, bookings, and operating expense management.
• Extensive experience with DoD contracting and acquisition processes, including leading proposals, pricing strategies, and negotiations for complex programs.
• Experience managing large, complex programs or portfolios in the Air & Missile Defense, Integrated Air & Missile Defense, or related defense systems markets.
• Proven ability to grow a business through strategic planning, market development, new program capture, and execution excellence.
• Strong leadership record in matrixed organizations, with demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority and to build high‑performing cross‑functional teams.
• Experience supporting Congressional actions and influencing POM planning activities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including experience presenting to senior government and industry stakeholders.
• Well organized, with strong multi‑tasking and time‑management skills and a demonstrated ability to deliver high‑quality results under demanding timelines.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality.
• Existing, high‑value customer relationships within relevant Air & Missile Defense communities (e.g., Service air and missile defense program offices, Joint / COCOM organizations, and key prime contractors).
• Must have active SECRET clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.
• This position will be located in Huntsville, AL.

• 20+ years of experience in defense or aeros