Director

ECS Tech Inc • Chantilly, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

ECS is seeking a Director to work in our Chantilly, VA office.

The Director of ECS’ Radar Physics Laboratory (RPL) will be responsible
for leading the lab's research and development efforts, providing strategic
direction, and overseeing the management of programs, resources and
facilities. The RPL Director will manage Profit and Loss (P&L), delegate
organizational and program budgets, and be the face of the department within
ECS’ Defense, Intel and Health Business Unit. The successful candidate will
have a strong background in engineering management, federal and commercial
program management, leadership skills, and a proven track record of
advancing new technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, etc.), Science or another related STEM field
• 15+ years of experience managing P&L for an engineering and manufacturing department and experience managing production programs under contract to the DoD/DoW and/or Intelligence communities, with focus on large-scale electronic systems
• Proven ability to capture federal and commercial business and lead large scale marketing and proposal efforts that result in contract awards aligning with strategic business goals
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams of engineers and technicians to develop new technologies into deliverable products and rapidly scaling products from prototype to full rate production
• Extensive knowledge of best practices for maximizing engineering and manufacturing workflow efficiencies
• Experience managing an organization within an ISO-9001 or AS9100 certified Quality Management System
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment managing and directing priorities on multiple, disparate production programs and contracts of widely variable scale and at different phases of development
• Domestic travel and occasional international travel to lead capture and marketing efforts, attend program milestone reviews and corporate management meetings
• US Citizenship
• Active US Government Secret clearance with ability to upgrade to a higher level if needed

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and vision for the Radar Physics Lab that aligns with the ECS Federal corporate mission
• Manage and grow RPL as an independent Profit and Loss (P&L) center within ECS’ Defense, Intel and Health Business Unit
• Lead a team of program managers, principle and senior-level engineers, production and quality managers developing, fielding and supporting Radar and Flight Termination System equipment
• Identify, pursue, and capture new business opportunities and funding sources
• Oversee and direct priorities on multiple projects and programs; develop and direct project budgets; ensure program performance meets customer schedules
• Direct operations within the RPL department and ensure compliance with program requirements, the QMS, as well as regulatory, safety, and industrial security standards
• Represent RPL at conferences, workshops, and industry events
• Collaborate with external partners, including government agencies and industry to create strategic partnerships as needed to win new work
• Stay current with advancements in radar physics and engineering and maintain continuous engagement with RPL management and engineers to ensure RPL leads the industry state-of-the-art.
• Manage resources, including personnel, budget, and facilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager