Director Programs

Are you an executive-level program manager with a background in aircraft modification or aircraft manufacturing? Are you looking to advance your career and flex your leadership and program management skills in a fast paced and rewarding organization? Join us!

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4

ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aerospace, Technical Management or similar field

• Extensive knowledge and experience within program management including use and application of Earned Value Management to manage manufacturing, aerospace and/or engineering programs

• Relevant experience may substitute for required education

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of program management, science, aerospace and/or engineering programs

• Prior experience leading a team of Project/Program Managers, creating high-energy, accountable work environments, and a proven track record of building and retaining a highly engaged workforce

• Experience directing the preparation of proposals, business plans, specifications, and approves basis of estimates and rough order of magnitudes for potential pursuits and ensuring all resources such as engineering, manpower, production and facilities are available to support the program

• Demonstrated working knowledge of managing the cost, schedule and technical performance requirements of multiple programs through all phases from inception to completion

• Proven track‑record developing, communicating and executing to meet financial forecasts

• Extensive experience with the development of tactical and strategic business growth strategy

• Responsible for high‑level relationship management internally (executive leadership, peers, support functions, and subordinates) and external customers; interact internally with leaders and customers on business matters and partners with functional leadership towards success and continuous improvement

• Responsible for customer satisfaction, maintaining customer communication, and the overall management of the customer relationship to determine needs, requirements and new business opportunities

• Ability to manage complex situations, delegate authority, lead and inspire your team, drive innovative thinking, instill collaboration, drive for success, challenge status quo and demonstrate ability to adapt to dynamic situations

• Proven experience and skills in team building, time management, conflict resolution, communication, briefing, presentation, strategic thinking, marketing, and literacy in the program management disciplines

• Familiarity with managing projects requiring Earned Value Management

• Strong communication skills, including the ability to clearly express technical concepts in verbal and written forms; ability to tailor conversations to adapt to technical vs. non‑technical audiences

• Proven ability to solve highly complex problems with significant business impact

• Ability to obtain and maintain US Secret Clearance

• Typically 10‑12+ years of relevant experience; 7+ years demonstrated program management experience

• Previous ownership of P&L responsibilities

• Previous management experience that includes understanding in Financial Management, Business Operations, Strategic Planning, Contracts, Risk Management, and Proposal Development

• Ability to motivate others with a shared sense of vision or purpose.

• Ability to quickly grasp technical concepts and understand complex technical and program interdependencies

• Possess a strategic mindset, linking technology and business

• Understanding of Federal…