Senior Director, IFPC Launcher Production Division

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The Mission

Leidos is a key partner to the U.S. Army on the Indirect Fire Protection Capability (IFPC) Increment 2 program a next-generation ground-based defense system designed to counter evolving aerial threats including unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) cruise missiles and rockets.

The IFPC system provides 360-degree protection within the Armys layered air and missile defense architecture integrating advanced sensors effectors and the Armys Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) to deliver an adaptable and interoperable defense solution.

As the program transitions into full-rate production the Launcher Production Senior Director will lead end-to-end business execution financial performance and delivery outcomes for all IFPC production scope ensuring alignment between program objectives factory operations and customer commitments.

The Launcher Production Senior Director is a key leadership role within the Program Management Office (PMO) responsible for cost schedule technical and delivery performance across the IFPC production portfolio. This position carries full P&L accountability for production activities exceeding $200M annually integrating and aligning performance across Manufacturing Supply Chain Engineering Quality Contracts and Finance to achieve program success.

This is a program-level role not directly managing factory operations but charged with driving execution ensuring manufacturing readiness and achieving production goals through cross-functional leadership disciplined program controls and strategic engagement with customer and internal stakeholders.

Primary Responsibilities

Program P&L and Business Performance

• Own full P&L for IFPC production: revenue recognition margin cash flow and EAC/ETC forecasting across all production lots.
• Lead production contract structuring and negotiation (pricing CLIN setup long-lead funding spares warranty data rights) in conjunction with Leidos Contracts specialists coordinating with the Army program office and contracting authorities.
• Drive make/buy strategies should-cost modeling and value engineering to protect margin while meeting cost schedule and technical requirements.

Execution Accountability and Program Control

• Own and manage the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and Integrated Master Plan (IMP) for production scope.
• Oversee Earned Value Management (EVM) performance including CPI/SPI variance analysis and EAC updates.
• Chair cross-functional production reviews with Manufacturing Supply Chain Engineering and Quality leadership.
• Track and report program-level KPIs: On-Time Delivery (OTD) CPI/SPI supplier performance quality escapes and cash realization.

Manufacturing Execution (Indirect Oversight Direct Accountability)

• Establish production objectives and performance targets (build rate yield cycle time OEE learning-curve performance).
• Drive Manufacturing readiness through PRR/MRR events and maintain capacity tooling and staffing plans.
• Identify and resolve production execution issues impacting schedule cost or quality.
• Achieve rate readiness milestones and cost-reduction targets to support FRP scalability.

Supply Chain and Supplier Performance

• Own supplier strategy including long-lead procurement obsolescence management and performance recovery actions.
• Drive Supply Chain to achieve material readiness on-time delivery and supplier quality goals.

Quality Compliance and Mission Assurance

• Establish and enforce production quality objectives: FPY/RTY defect density and RCCA closure rates.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100/9145 FAI (AS9102) PFMEA control plans and NADCAP special processes.
• Maintain configuration control serialization and traceability; ensure counterfeit parts prevention and ITAR/EAR compliance.
• Drive audit readiness and adherence to FAR/DFARS NIST 800-171 and CMMC standards.

Engineering and Producibility

• Partner with Engineering to mature design for manufacturability assembly and cost.
• Ensure timely delivery of technical data packages (TDPs) CDRLs and as-built documentation.
• Drive closure of open design issues tooling qualification and process validation prior to full-rate production.

Integration Test and Acceptance

• Oversee build-to-test flow from component to system-level acceptance.
• Drive test readiness throughput and data accuracy for government acceptance milestones.
• Ensure timely completion of CDRL deliveries government witness events and payment milestone closure.
• Analyze test performance trends and coordinate corrective actions across production lines.

Customer and Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as primary production interface to the Army program office DCMA and end-user representatives.
• Lead PMRs production readiness reviews and IBRs as required.
• Manage customer expectations and negotiate contract modifications or equitable adjustments.
• Coordinate with Logistics Training and Sustainment teams to ensure post-delivery readiness.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree and 12 years of experience or Masters degree with 10 years of experience in program management defense production or manufacturing leadership. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Proven track record leading large-scale defense production programs exceeding $200M annually.
• Strong knowledge of EVM IMS management risk control and cost/schedule integration.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct line authority.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Army missile launcher or air defense production programs (e.g. IFPC IBCS Patriot THAAD).
• PMP or DAWIA Level III Program Management certification.
• Background in Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma or Model-Based Production systems.
• Experience managing LRIP-to-FRP transitions.
• Familiarity with DCMA/DCAA interface and Army PEO Missiles & Space requirements.

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