Director of Growth - Counter-UAS

Leidos•Huntsville, AL

2d•$154,050 - $278,475•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a Director of Growth to lead expansion in the Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (CUAS) mission area within the Defense Systems Sector. This role focuses on advancing sensor-driven, software-enabled CUAS solutions through systems integration, digital engineering, and rapid capability delivery. The selected leader will shape and capture strategic opportunities across the U.S. Army, Joint community, and Combatant Commands, translating emerging threats—particularly Group 1–3 UAS and swarming systems—into scalable, mission-ready capabilities. This position is based in Huntsville, AL, a critical hub for air and missile defense, Army modernization, and sensor development activities. Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Business, or related field
15+ years of experience in defense growth, operations, or capability development within CUAS, IAMD, or air defense domains
Demonstrated expertise in Counter-UAS (Group 1–3), SHORAD, and integrated air defense systems
Experience shaping or leading large-scale defense portfolios and modernization efforts ($1B–$10B+)
Strong understanding of sensor technologies and integration (radar, RF detection, EO/IR, passive sensing)
Proven ability to influence requirements, acquisition pathways, and senior DoD stakeholders
Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

Nice To Haves

Master’s preferred
Experience with Army capability development and AROC processes
Background supporting INDOPACOM or other COCOM-level IAMD/CUAS strategy
Familiarity with rapid acquisition pathways and prototyping organizations (e.g., RCCTO, DIU, JCO)
Experience integrating directed energy, non-kinetic effects, and advanced sensing technologies
Prior military service with leadership at battalion level or above
Advanced degree (War College, MMAS, MBA, or technical discipline)

Responsibilities

Lead development and execution of a CUAS growth strategy aligned to Leidos’ strengths in systems integration, AI/ML, and sensor fusion
Identify, qualify, and shape opportunities across Army Futures Command, CCDC, PEO Missiles & Space, RCCTO, JCO, and Combatant Commands
Drive early customer engagement and requirements shaping, influencing concepts, CONOPS, and pre-program activities
Lead capture of strategic pursuits, including win strategies, competitive positioning, and teaming approaches
Partner with engineering and product teams to deliver integrated CUAS architectures across radar, RF, EO/IR, C2, and analytics layers
Advance solutions leveraging open architectures, digital engineering, and rapid prototyping pathways (OTA, DIU, AFWERX)
Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior operational, requirements, and acquisition leaders
Inform IRAD and internal investments in areas such as counter-swarm, autonomous detection, and sensor fusion
Represent Leidos at customer engagements, industry days, and executive briefings