Vice President of Program Develoment

Vice President of Program Develoment

About the Company

Successful defense contractor providing engineering, manufacturing, & logistics services

Industry
Aviation & Aerospace

Type
Privately Held

Founded
1991

Employees
501-1000

Categories

• B2G
• Weapons
• Space Vehicles
• Aerospace Manufacturing
• Manufacturing
• B2B Marketing & Services
• Aerospace & Defense
• Aeronautical
• Aerospace and Defense
• Aircraft and Components
• Components and Parts
• Freight & Logistics Services
• Transportation

Specialties

• design engineering
• training & simulation
• medical equipment outfitting
• critical infrastructure
• mil-std-1553 data bus & rf interconnect components
• and supply chain logistics

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Vice President of Program Development with a focus on Army opportunities. This senior-level position is pivotal to the company's success and growth, requiring a high-performing individual with a minimum of 10 years' experience in business and program development within the military training and simulation sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of program development, including pipeline development, strategic capture, and proposal development. This role demands a deep understanding of the Department of Defense, particularly with Army training and simulation customers, and a proven track record in successful capture and proposal efforts. The VP will also be tasked with maintaining key business development contacts, growing the opportunity pipeline, and leading the pursuit of strategic business opportunities. Applicants for the Vice President of Program Development role at the company should hold a Bachelor's or MBA degree, or have equivalent significant work experience, and be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance. The ideal candidate will have exceptional interpersonal, communication, collaboration, and leadership skills, and be adept at building and maintaining relationships with senior-level customers and prospective teammates. A strong proficiency in Microsoft Office is required, as is the ability to travel domestically and internationally. The role demands a strategic thinker with the ability to define vision, strategies, and tactics for business development opportunities, and a proactive approach to problem-solving and innovation. Knowledge of engineering science and technology, customer service principles, and business development best practices is essential.

Hiring Manager Title
Senior Vice President, Program Development

Travel Percent
25%

Functions

• Business Development
• Strategy