Director of Programs

Director Of Programs For Tactical Systems

The Director of Programs for Tactical Systems is responsible for profit and loss across a portfolio of technical development and / or production programs. This role provides strategic leadership to a multidisciplined team, ensuring on-time and on-budget contract execution while aligning portfolio objectives with corporate goals. The Director fosters team compliance with AEVEX and industry standards through mentorship, training, and team building. Exceptional communication skills are essential to promote alignment with organizational vision, clarify roles and responsibilities, and set clear expectations. Additionally, the Director plays a key role in driving portfolio growth by actively collaborating with the business development team in strategic captures to sustain and expand the orders pipeline.

Essential Functions :

• Lead, mentor, and manage a professional program management team and support personnel across all contracts.
• Ensure program managers and support staff have the training, direction, and qualifications to succeed both personally and professionally.
• Responsible for oversight and successful execution of all programs to ensure financial performance, staffing, on-time delivery, and customer satisfaction KPI targets are met.
• Conduct monthly Program Management Reviews (PMR) for all programs within the portfolio and provide summary status to senior leadership.
• Develop and maintain expert knowledge of all contracts and their financial status. Responsible for oversight, review, and analysis of Annual Operating Plans (AOP) and updated forecasts for each program under their direction.
• Participate in business development efforts including proposal / RFI writing / review, identifying opportunities, participating in the capture process, and pipeline management.
• Ensure compliance with the AEVEX Quality Management System (QMS) and applicable Government standards for all portfolio efforts.
• Forge strong relationships with both internal and external customers to build trust through transparency and open dialogue.
• Support the development of the AEVEX Internal Research and Design (IRaD) roadmap to drive on-contract and new growth.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis.
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
• Embodies AEVEX's cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

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The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties the employee is : Physical Requirements Frequently required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment Occasionally experience a high level of noise, adverse weather or temperature conditions Frequently required repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and / or fingers.

About AEVEX Aerospace : AEVEX Aerospace, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions.

AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity : AEVEX Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.