PRESIDENT & GENERAL MANAGER

STENA•Huntsville, AL

24d

About The Position

Miltope Corporation is seeking a transformational President & General Manager to lead its defense technology and manufacturing business into its next phase of growth, innovation, and market expansion. This executive will provide strategic leadership for a defense contractor operating under a Special Security Agreement (SSA) and FOCI-mitigated structure, serving U.S. Department of Defense customers, prime contractors, allied foreign military customers, and commercial aerospace partners. The successful candidate will drive growth, operational excellence, customer engagement, and national security compliance while building upon Miltope's legacy as a trusted provider of rugged computing, advanced technologies, and mission-critical solutions. This role is ideal for an accomplished defense industry executive, retired General or Flag Officer with significant industry leadership experience, or a senior operational leader ready to step into a top executive role. Miltope is a leading supplier of high-reliability products and services that meet and exceed the needs of the world’s foremost OEMs and prime contractors from the Aerospace & Defense sector and operates as a SSA Special Security Agreement (SSA) / FOCI‑Mitigated Entity. Our customers serve the United States Department of Defense (DoD) and foreign militaries, providing those who serve with the solutions they need for mission success. Our end users also include commercial aerospace companies that provide cutting-edge technologies to passengers around the world. Our mission is to be a global technology defense and engineering leader delivering innovative solutions to solve our military, government, and commercial customers’ most difficult challenges. We do this by providing a combination of best-in-class systems, products, and services amidst a corporate culture based on transparency and integrity. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) serves as the senior executive leader of the corporation and is responsible for establishing strategic direction, ensuring operational excellence, and delivering sustainable growth and profitability to our Board of Directors. Operating under a Special Security Agreement (SSA) for Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) mitigation, the CEO must uphold all U.S. Government national‑security, export‑control, and compliance obligations while advancing the company’s mission in rugged computing solutions for defense, aerospace, and commercial markets. The CEO develops and delivers meaningful results on corporate goals, operating plans, and policies; implements Board‑approved strategies; and ensures that the business unit operates in alignment with parent company objectives wherever possible, customer requirements, and regulatory mandates. Through strong personal leadership, the CEO ensures that the interests of customers, shareholders, employees, and U.S. Government stakeholders are served in a manner consistent with corporate policy, national‑security commitments, and SSA requirements and is responsible for growth.

Requirements

Experience in defense-sector business development, capture management, and customer engagement, including the development and execution of growth strategies that expand market share, strengthen customer relationships, and drive revenue growth across government and commercial markets.
Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive senior‑level executive experience, preferably within the defense manufacturing sectors
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Operations Management, Technology Management, or a related field.
Significant P&L ownership and business leadership experience
Record of driving growth, profitability, and operational excellence
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to obtain/maintain a US security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in business administration (MBA), Engineering Management, Finance, Public Administration, Operations Management, or related discipline.
Advanced degrees in Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field is highly desirable.
Education in National Security Studies, Defense Acquisition, Government Contracting, or Strategic Leadership is a plus.
Experience operating within a FOCI‑mitigated environment, SSA governance structure, or other national‑security‑sensitive organization.
Previous experience serving as a Chief Executive Officer, President, General Manager, Chief Operating Officer, or equivalent senior executive leader within a defense, aerospace, manufacturing, or technology organization is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and execute corporate growth strategies
Expand market share across defense, aerospace, and related technology sectors
Lead business development, capture, and strategic partnership efforts
Strengthen relationships with DoD customers, prime contractors, and industry partners
Identify new opportunities across government and commercial markets
Directs company operations to achieve planned performance goals, including revenue, margin, cash flow, and return on invested capital.
Develops and maintains management systems that ensure effective controls including business development, engineering, program management, operations, human resources, quality supply chain, finance, and security/cybersecurity.
Ensures that the business unit is properly organized, staffed, and resourced to meet business objectives and contractual obligations.
Oversee the development of products, technologies, facilities, and personnel to obtain and maintain competitive advantage in rugged computing markets.
Set customer engagement policy, ensuring that all customer relationships, government and commercial—are conducted with integrity, responsiveness, and technical excellence.
Directs periodic reviews of the company’s strategic market position and integrates market intelligence with product capabilities, technology roadmaps, and financial resources.
Represents the company with key customers, including DoD program offices, prime contractors, integrators, and commercial partners.
Leads the development and execution of the company's growth strategy, including organic growth, strategic partnerships, business development, capture activities, and market expansion initiatives.
Ensures full compliance with FAR/DFAR, NISPOM, DFARS, ITAR/EAR, cybersecurity requirements (e.g., CMMC) and all SSA‑mandated security protocols.
Maintains a strong security culture and ensures that all employees understand and adhere to national‑security and export‑control obligations.
Identifies and mitigates enterprise risks, including supply‑chain vulnerabilities, program performance risks and compliance exposures.
Leads the company’s culture through policy statements, leadership actions, and consistent communication.
Builds a high‑performing leadership team and ensures succession planning for all critical roles.
Promotes a culture of accountability, ethical conduct, continuous improvement and employee engagement.