Senior Director, Counter Threat Portfolio

Senior Director, Profit & Loss (P&L) – Counter Threat Portfolio

Location: Lorton, VA (Preferred). Candidates who are not local must be willing to travel regularly to the Lorton office or relocate.

Compensation: $225,000 - $275,000 annually (based on experience) + annual bonus

Job Type: Direct Hire

Position Overview

This company is seeking an accomplished Senior Director of Profit & Loss (P&L) to lead and grow its Counter Threat Portfolio
. This executive leadership role is responsible for driving operational excellence, strategic growth, and financial performance across a portfolio supporting some of the U.S. Government's most critical national security missions.

The ideal candidate will have full P&L ownership of a government contracting portfolio while leading program execution, business development, capture strategy, and customer engagement. This position requires a leader who can successfully balance mature sustainment programs, advanced technology development, and new business growth within a high-visibility defense portfolio.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior Gov Con executive with a strong combination of P&L leadership, business development, capture management, program management, and technical knowledge within the ISR and Counter Threat space.

• Own full Profit & Loss (P&L) responsibility for the Counter Threat portfolio, including revenue growth, profitability, forecasting, budgeting, and overall operational performance.
• Develop and execute a strategic growth plan to expand QinetiQ US's presence within the Counter Threat market.
• Lead a portfolio supporting mission areas including:
• Counter-UAS
• Counter-IED
• Force Protection
• Border Security
• Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR)
• Integrated Sensor Systems
• Build and maintain executive-level customer relationships across organizations including the U.S. Army, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), CENTCOM, and allied defense organizations.
• Partner closely with Business Development and Capture teams to identify, qualify, pursue, and win new opportunities while expanding existing programs.
• Ensure successful program execution by delivering exceptional customer satisfaction, technical performance, schedule adherence, and financial results.
• Lead cross-functional teams across Program Management, Engineering, Operations, Contracts, Finance, and Business Development.
• Ensure compliance with all government contracting regulations, security requirements, and company policies.
• Develop future leaders through mentoring, coaching, and succession planning.
• Represent QinetiQ US during executive customer meetings, industry conferences, and strategic partner engagements.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Military Science, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Minimum 10+ years of progressive leadership experience managing defense and/or homeland security portfolios.
• Demonstrated success managing a $50M+ government services or technology portfolio with direct P&L ownership.
• Proven experience supporting organizations such as:
• U.S. Army
• U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)
• Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
• Successful track record leading business growth through federal capture and proposal efforts.
• Strong knowledge of Counter Threat mission areas, including:
• Counter-UAS
• Counter-IED
• Force Protection
• Border Security
• ISR
• Integrated Sensor Systems
• Experience leading geographically dispersed teams and multiple Program Managers.
• Strong executive communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Willingness to travel 40-50%.

• Established relationships with organizations such as:
• Army Futures Command
• Combat Capabilities Development…