Senior Director, Growth, Maneuver Dominance

Anduril Industries•Costa Mesa, CA

7h•$220,000 - $292,000

About The Position

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years. ABOUT THE TEAM The Maneuver Dominance Division’s mission is to reboot Vertical Flight. Our Group 3 and above portfolio of UAS are the cornerstone of these capabilities, and we continually strive to push the boundaries of what’s possible in endurance, autonomy and mission capability. The Maneuver Dominance team develops and maintains core products and payloads, and adapts and applies those products to serve a wide variety of defense, IC and commercial customers in US and international markets. ABOUT THE JOB We are seeking a Senior Director to join the Division Growth Leadership Team to run Growth Strategic Operations at Costa Mesa, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to deliver our Vertical Lift Capabilities to our defense and commercial customers. This position works across all products in the portfolio. Your responsibilities will include planning, coordinating, and driving capture campaigns across the Division to close deals. You will work with other growth team members to drive Strategic Planning and prioritization for the Division to inform senior leader and C-Suite decision making for resourcing decisions. You must have strong interpersonal skills and a passion for leading diverse teams in a fast-paced environment, an understanding of creating and negotiating the right business deals, competition analysis, and have excellent written, visual, and oral skills to communicate highly complex information in succinct and impactful ways

Requirements

The ideal candidate will be a proven growth focused leader with prior experience in commercial or DoW Capture, Proposals, working with USG Acquisition offices to and Deal Closure and Sales, demonstrating a track record of building, executing, and winning business capture strategies.
An aptitude and appetite to thrive within organizations with: nascent structure, high-ownership culture, and a “whatever it takes” environment.
A knack for knocking out deliverables in an ambiguous environment, while maintaining a level-head, strong interpersonal skills, and executive gravitas.
Demonstrated knowledge in defense acquisitions, with a history of zero-to-one defense program deal closure a plus.
Familiarity with the programmatic, technical, and operational challenges of developing and deploying Uncrewed Air or Ground systems
Demonstrated high-energy, high-ownership individual who will drive performance and exhibit strong management skills with a high level of emotional intelligence. Must be able to work in a fast-paced, highly entrepreneurial, and creative environment, and be able to build, adapt, and implement new and innovative approaches to market.
Excellent writing, communication skills with experience briefing senior executives and customers.
Bachelor’s degree
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Expertise driving deals between Defense Technology companies and the USG
7 - 15 years proposals or contract management with the DoW.
Experience with government business development, government contract structures, and government proposal processes.
Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field (Business Administration, Leadership, etc.)
Ability to travel 30-50%, some International.

Responsibilities

Plan, Coordinate, Negotiate, and Close business opportunities.
Strategic Planning across the portfolio.
Coordinate across the functions of Growth and Communicate to our Customers.
Inform business decisions.

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits
US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional Benefits
Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan
US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.