Senior Director, Advanced Research and Development

Senior Director, Advanced Research and Development Division

Being on the AV team means working alongside the brightest minds in technology on the toughest challenges facing our nation - not just every once in a while, but every single day. Together, we are transforming the future of global defense and each AV employee plays a key role. That is why our investment in you goes beyond a rewarding salary and benefits package. We are committed to providing our people with the best opportunities to develop their skills, share their knowledge, and push their innovative ideas to the cutting-edge. From Space and Directed Energy to Cyber and Intelligence to C4ISR and Air & Missile Defense, there is no limit to where you can take your career with us. Are you ready to launch a career at AV? AV is seeking a Senior Director to lead its Advanced Research and Development (ARD) Division, reporting to the Vice President, Defense and Interagency Services Business Unit (DISBU). The ideal candidate will be deeply entrenched in the Dayton AFRL environment, with a comprehensive understanding of its unique culture, operations, and strategic objectives.

Responsibilities :

This leader will develop strategic relationships in the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) community as well as key industry partners, create and implement an effective strategy across the AV portfolio, understand how AV can support emerging customer requirements, and manage the profit and loss of ARD. This leader will ensure successful execution of ARD contracts. Working with the Growth team, this leader will not only accelerate the growth of research in the ARD portfolio, but mature and transition emerging technologies. This individual will also collaborate across AV to develop those technologies that are aligned with customer missions. In addition, this role will be a key interface with government leaders and will support Congressional actions and influencing Program Objective Memorandum (POM) planning activities. This leader must successfully work in a highly matrixed environment, establishing key relationships with the Company's business development, capture, proposal, finance, contracting, and human resources functions, among others. The successful candidate must also have a strong technical background in either biology, chemistry, physics or engineering. This role is also expected to demonstrate corporate citizenship by expanding the company customer base to include cross-division / cross-sector growth and achieving company growth goals, promoting customer satisfaction, and fostering strong customer strategic relationships.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Masters' degree with a minimum of 10 years of experience with DoD contracting and acquisition processes.
• Experience leading technical proposals and pricing inputs for AFRL.
• Substantial experience in leading a Profit & Loss center.
• Experience managing complex programs within the Air Force Research and Development (R&D) community.
• Experience in creating and executing technical maturation and transition plans for emerging technologies in two of the following : RF Photonics, Biomanufacturing, Ultra High Temperature Ceramics, Electronic Protection, RF components or systems, non-destructive evaluation.
• Experience managing R&D services contracts.
• A proven leadership record within matrixed organizations.
• Have experience working Congressional actions and influencing Program Objective Memorandum (POM) planning activities.
• The proven ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Well organized with strong multi-tasking and time-management skills
• Experience as part of a cohesive team and be able to deliver the highest quality service
• Ability to handle sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality.
• Existing customer relationships at AFRL / RX
• Active TS clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS / SCI security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications :