Sr. Director, Constellis Training Center

Constellis•Moyock, NC

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Director, Constellis Training Center (CTC) serves as the executive site lead for the Constellis Training Center, responsible for overall performance, mission delivery, and long-term sustainability. This role provides enterprise-level leadership across site operations, training execution, safety and risk management, stakeholder engagement, and resource stewardship (budget execution, capital investment planning, and internal controls). The Senior Director partners with U.S. government and military customers and foreign partners to deliver training and advisory programs and leads a portfolio that includes technical services (including unmanned systems and Counter-UAS) and overseas operations support.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred (e.g., MBA, MPA, National Security/Strategic Studies, or similar)
12+ years of progressively responsible leadership in military, federal, or defense-sector environments, including senior-level command/installation leadership or equivalent enterprise site leadership
Demonstrated experience leading large, complex organizations with multiple subordinate elements (operations, training, safety, security, logistics, facilities), including responsibility for standards, inspections, and readiness reporting
Proven resource management expertise (budget planning/execution, prioritization, cost controls, and capital/infrastructure investment decisions); P&L experience is a plus
Strong operational risk management and safety leadership, with experience overseeing high-risk training, range operations, or similarly hazardous operations
Demonstrated ability to engage senior stakeholders (DoD, interagency, allied/partner-nation, community leaders) and communicate effectively in high-visibility environments
Experience with government contracting and compliance in a services environment (e.g., FAR/DFARS understanding, inspections/audits, subcontractor oversight)
Secret clearance required; Top Secret preferred

Nice To Haves

Senior leader (military O-5/O-6 or civilian equivalent) with installation/garrison/base/wing or major training center leadership experience
Experience leading emergency management, incident command, physical security, and continuity of operations programs
Joint, interagency, or multinational program leadership; experience with partner-nation engagements
Special Operations experience
Experience overseeing large-scale training facilities, ranges, Centers of Excellence, or complex multi-use sites
Prior participation in DCAA, OSHA, internal audit, regulator-led reviews, or formal inspection programs
Overseas/OCONUS operations or program management experience

Responsibilities

Lead a large, diverse workforce through a clearly defined site leadership structure, with disciplined operating rhythm, decision rights, and delegated authorities to successfully operate and grow one of the country’s premier use-of-force training facilities
Set enterprise priorities and translate strategic guidance into executable plans, standards, and measurable outcomes across operations, training delivery, safety, security, and site services
Build and sustain a high-performing leadership team; develop successors, enforce accountability, and foster an inclusive culture grounded in mission focus, integrity, and professional discipline
Serve as the senior on-site executive and primary liaison to government customers, tenant organizations, and community stakeholders
Direct enterprise-level resourcing for the site (budget formulation/execution, forecasts, and cost controls) to meet mission requirements while maintaining fiscal discipline
Prioritize and approve major investments in infrastructure, ranges, training aids, and enabling systems; balance near-term readiness with long-term modernization
Establish governance for contracting, procurement, property accountability, and internal controls; ensure audit readiness and compliance with applicable regulations and company policies
Review operational readiness and performance metrics (safety, training throughput, range availability, maintenance backlogs, and staffing) and drive corrective action
Align customer requirements and demand signals with site capacity (ranges, instructors, facilities, equipment) to optimize readiness outcomes and training throughput
Represent the Training Center in senior forums and working groups; manage strategic relationships with supported units, tenant organizations, and interagency/allied partners
Lead stakeholder communications during change, surge operations, or incident response; ensure timely, accurate messaging aligned with customer needs and corporate priorities
Provide executive oversight of major initiatives and proposals as applicable, ensuring operational feasibility, risk management, and customer/mission alignment
Oversee integrated site operations (facilities, armory, ranges, logistics, security, environmental, and safety programs) to ensure reliable delivery of training and services
Establish and exercise emergency management, crisis response, and continuity plans (e.g., severe weather, active threat, range incidents, cyber disruption); coordinate with local/state/federal partners as required
Maintain a safety-first culture and enforce operating standards for weapons, ranges, live-fire, unmanned systems, and other high-risk training; ensure investigations and corrective actions are completed
Ensure compliance with accreditation, security, and regulatory requirements through inspections, executive reviews, and continuous improvement.