Business Segment Director
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Job Summary
Business Segment Director
Position Overview
A leading aerospace and defense organization is seeking a seasoned Business Segment Director to oversee a portfolio of advanced space programs delivering data networking secure data transport cybersecurity and high-assurance cryptographic solutions.
This executive leader will drive portfolio growth ensure flawless program execution and expand strategic customer relationships supporting national security missions. The role requires deep technical fluency strong financial and operational leadership and the ability to navigate complex classified environments.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and grow a portfolio of high-value space and mission-critical programs
Oversee development and production of satellite embedded and avionics-based systems
Drive business growth through capture of new contracts and adjacent opportunities
Ensure program performance financial targets and operational excellence
Develop and execute short- and long-term strategic growth plans
Lead cross-functional teams within a matrixed organization
Maintain high customer satisfaction and trusted executive-level relationships
Navigate complex certification environments including high-assurance security standards
Drive organizational change and continuous improvement initiatives
Requirements
Required Qualifications
15 years of leadership experience preferably within defense contracting
Proven success managing complex high-value development and production programs
Experience with satellites space systems networking data transport and cryptographic solutions
Demonstrated business development and capture experience
Strong financial acumen and operational leadership
Proven ability to lead large technical teams and influence senior stakeholders
Active transferable TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph (required at time of hire)
Bachelors degree required
Preferred Experience
Established relationships within Space Avionics Cryptography or Networking communities
Experience working on compartmented programs
Agile development experience
Background running a business segment or highly complex program portfolio
Strong change management capability
Strategic thinker with strong attention to execution details
Required Skills:
Required Qualifications 15 years of leadership experience preferably within defense contracting Proven success managing complex high-value development and production programs Experience with satellites space systems networking data transport and cryptographic solutions Demonstrated business development and capture experience Strong financial acumen and operational leadership Proven ability to lead large technical teams and influence senior stakeholders Active transferable TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph (required at time of hire) Bachelors degree required Preferred Experience Established relationships within Space Avionics Cryptography or Networking communities Experience working on compartmented programs Agile development experience Background running a business segment or highly complex program portfolio Strong change management capability Strategic thinker with strong attention to execution details
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- Anti Money Laundering
- Account Management
- Environmental Science
- Channel Sales
- Budgeting
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