Build and lead a team to develop and produce mid-tier RADAR and Electronic Warfare products to primarily serve US DoD and Prime Contractor customers. As a P&L lead, responsible for producing detailed engineering and production plans/budgets, coordinate with BD/Marketing on campaign plans/sales forecasts and coordinate with finance to build rigorous business cases that lead to sustainably profitable product lines.
Requirements
- Minimum of 15 years of technical experience in DoD EW and/or RADAR Systems Engineering, including building and leading technical teams and a deep knowledge of customer use cases and fielding challenges.
- Minimum of 15 years of P&L leadership experience and a track record of success in growing new business and product lines.
- Minimum of 20 years of DoD acquisition experience, including contracting approaches, proposal development, cost/pricing, program planning, financial reporting, and other compliance requirements.
- Proven track record of developing and executing strategic plans to drive product profitability.
- Experience in managing engineering and production subcontractors/partners to deliver quality products to demanding schedules.
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing cross-functional teams.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategic plans to drive profitability and growth for mission products.
- Oversee the financial performance of the product portfolio, ensuring revenue and profit targets are met or exceeded.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align product strategies with market demands and business objectives.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis processes related to the mission product line.
- Identify and implement cost optimization strategies without compromising product quality or customer satisfaction.
- Monitor industry trends and competitor activities to inform product development and strategic decisions.
- Drive innovation and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product offerings and operational efficiencies.
Other
- MBA or Executive Training in P&L leadership, strategy, and marketing
- In-depth knowledge of market analysis and competitive strategy.
- Strong understanding of financial metrics and the ability to interpret complex financial data.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
- Proven ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
- This role requires substantial domestic and international travel.
- Active DoD Secret or higher clearance is required.
