Director - ARD

AeroVironment•Dayton, OH

4d•$180,500 - $265,650•Onsite

About The Position

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 Director to lead a portion of the Advanced Research and Development (ARD) Division, reporting to the Senior Director Advanced Research and Development (ARD). The ideal candidate will be deeply entrenched in the Dayton AFRL environment, with a comprehensive understanding of its unique culture, operations, and strategic objectives. This position will be onsite in Dayton, Ohio.

Requirements

Masters' degree with a minimum of 7 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.
Must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR and EAR regulations.

Nice To Haves

Hold a PhD. Degree with 5 years of experience in a related discipline: biology, chemistry, physics or engineering.
Active TS/SCI clearance.
Existing customer relationships at AFRL/RX, AFRL/RQ, and ARFL/RY.
Experience leading technical proposals and pricing inputs for AFRL/RX.
Three years’ experience at the Director level and above for managing a technology portfolio of DOD Sponsored research.
Experience in creating and executing technical maturation and transition plans for emerging technologies in four of the following: RF Photonics, Biomanufacturing, Ultra High Temperature Ceramics, Electronic Protection, RF components or systems, non-destructive evaluation.
EVMS experience to include working with resource loaded Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
Experience in developing, shaping, and leading congressional actions in support U.S. Services' needs.
Secret or Top Secret clearance, or the ability obtain a clearance is desired.

Responsibilities

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 ARD portfolio.
Understand how ARD can support emerging customer requirements.
Oversee and influence the profit and loss of their portion of ARD.
Ensure successful execution of contracts.
Accelerate the growth of research in the ARD portfolio.
Collaborate across AV to develop those technologies that are aligned with customer missions.
Serve as a key interface with government leaders.
Support Congressional actions and influencing Program Objective Memorandum (POM) planning activities.
Successfully work in a highly matrixed environment, establishing key relationships with the Company's business development, capture, proposal, finance, contracting, and people and culture functions, among others.
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.