Division Manager for Prototyping, Manufacturing and Integration; PMI Division

Division Manager for Prototyping, Manufacturing and Integration (PMI) Division

Job Category: Engineering Support Services

Requisition Number: DIVIS
009560

Posted: February 13, 2026

Full-Time

On-site

Madison, AL 35756, USA

• Travel Required :
  Yes

ARA is seeking a strategic Division Manager (DM) for our PMI Division in Huntsville, AL. The division comprises ≈130 staff providing rapid prototyping as well as on-site operations analytical support for a diverse portfolio of customers including the Army Threat Systems Management Office (TSMO), US Marine Corps (USMC) PEO Land Systems, and Headquarters Air Force Information Operations Division. As the DM of our PMI Division, you will have the unique opportunity to lead our transition from a rapid prototyping organization to a blend of rapid prototyping and full-rate production, supported by talented ARA manufacturing and quality engineers and external consultants.

PMI Division Manager Minimum Qualifications

• 16+ years of experience with a bachelor’s degree (or 14+ years with a graduate degree) in an engineering, science, or business-related field
• Demonstrated experience managing a division, group, higher-level business unit or similar
• Ability to obtain a top-secret clearance
• Demonstrated capabilities in
  • growing and managing a division, group, or business unit
  • high level leadership and strategic planning
  • personnel management and development
  • business development and proposal management
  • technical oversight and leadership
  • business management and organizational skills
  • organizational change management
• Qualified candidates must be located in, or willing to relocate to, Huntsville, AL

PMI Division Manager Preferred Qualifications

• Active security clearance is highly desired

PMI Division Overview

PMI currently has ≈130 employees. The main office is in Huntsville, AL. Major customers include the Army Threat Systems Management Office (TSMO), USMC PEO Land Systems, and Headquarters Air Force Information Operations Division. Key capabilities of the division include engineering, metal work/fabrication and assembly, composites, textiles, chemistry lab, painting, and operations analytical support services. The division is transitioning from a focus on rapid prototyping to a blend of rapid prototyping and full rate production.

PMI has the following major groups:

• Customer Portfolio Groups
  :
  Approx. 15 personnel. Three GLs overseeing major customer portfolios (Army, USMC, USAF). GLs responsible for all aspects of delivering projects on schedule and budget.
• Capabilities Group
  :
  Approx. 75 personnel. GL oversees capabilities development supporting all product development. Primary work areas are chemistry lab, soft goods (textiles), composites, paint, fab/build, and engineering.
• Information Advantage Group
  : 10 personnel. PMI supports the TSMO Information Advantage Division through two main efforts:
  1) the Threat OPSEC Team conducts data driven strategies to effect COCOM OPSEC programs, and
  2) the Operations Integration Team designs, coordinates, and optimizes operational processes to ensure efficient, effective and mission aligned day to day execution.
• Outreach and Innovation Group
  :
  Approx. 5 personnel. Primary work areas are advancing state of the art in core division capabilities, developing new/adjacent customer opportunities, and providing a training and field service engineer (FSE) capability.
• Admin & Logistics
  :
  Approx. 30 personnel. Primary work areas are administration (DA), health and safety (HSA), quality, recruiting, facilities management, warehouse operations, security (FSO/ISSM), transportation and maintenance.

To apply, please submit the following with your application by Friday, 6 March 2026:

• Statement of qualifications (2 pages max). State why you believe you are qualified for this position. Desired qualifications include demonstrated capabilities in the following areas: (1) growing and managing a division, group or business unit; (2) high level leadership and strategic planning; (3) personnel management and development; (4) business development and proposal management; (5) technical oversight and leadership; and (6) business management and organizational skills;
  
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