Programs Director
US$153,500 / yr base salary
Posted 7 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Director I - Programs”
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- Level
- I
- Expected experience
- 10+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- On-Site
| Base salary | US$153,500 / yr |
|---|
Study levelBachelor's
CertificationsProject Management Professional
Field of studyLean Six Sigma
Study levelMaster's or higher
Job Description
Job Description:
Due to the classified nature of the work and the need for close collaboration across program, engineering, operations, and other functional teams, this position is fully onsite.
The Integrated Survivability Solutions (ISS) product line within the Countermeasures & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA) Business is seeking an experienced leader to serve as Program Director for the Advanced Lasers portfolio within the Optics & Countermeasures Product Area.
This leader will have day-to-day responsibility for a recently qualified laser product transitioning into production, while also providing portfolio-level leadership for a related product currently in active sustainment. The role will be responsible for driving successful production execution, ensuring long-term product and supply-base health, leveraging commonality across the portfolio, and delivering strong financial and operational performance.
In Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions, we provide next-generation threat detection and countermeasure solutions to provide unparalleled electronic warfare capabilities to enhance mission survivability.
Key expectations of the role include:
- Lead the Advanced Lasers portfolio, including transition of a newly qualified product into production and oversight of related products across the lifecycle.
- Lead complex program execution through disciplined planning, financial management, schedule management, risk and opportunity management, and proactive resolution of technical and operational challenges.
- Provide leadership and mentorship to Lifecycle Management Program Managers, establishing strong program management rigor, accountability, and predictable execution across the portfolio.
- Maintain long-term product health through proactive supplier surveillance, risk mitigation, and effective use of commonality across the portfolio.
- Grow the existing portfolio by expanding product adoption across additional customers, platforms, and missions.
- Shape the next generation of the portfolio through technology roadmaps, investment strategy, customer-funded maturation, and future capture opportunities, while building a culture of trust, collaboration, accountability, and excellence.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Required Education, Experience, & Skills:
- Bachelors Degree and 10 years work experience
- Experience working with multi-discipline cross functional project teams, utilizing strong communication and collaboration skills to successfully manage transition to production activities.
- Experience working in all aspects of Lifecycle Management Phases.