Director, Air Force
Agile Defense
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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About the role
- Provide strategic direction and oversight for multiple programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and client expectations.
- Lead and mentor Program Managers, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Develop and implement strategies to enhance program performance, growth, and innovation.
- Monitor program health and performance, making strategic adjustments as necessary to ensure success.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities to expand the program portfolio and drive revenue growth.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key clients, stakeholders, and industry partners to support long-term business development.
- Lead proposal development and strategic planning efforts, ensuring the alignment of new opportunities with organizational goals.
- Oversee program finances, ensuring efficient use of resources and adherence to budgetary constraints.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate risks that could impact the success of the programs, leveraging strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proactively resolve high-level issues and challenges, ensuring minimal disruption to program operations.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including senior government clients, industry partners, and internal teams.
- Facilitate effective communication across all levels of the organization, ensuring transparency and alignment with strategic program goals.
- Measure and monitor program performance to ensure delivery of high-quality solutions, establishing and tracking program-related KPIs.
Requirements
- A background in Air Force programs is strongly preferred.
- Candidates typically possess a Bachelors and 10+ years of relevant experience.
- Familiarity with enterprise software development and agile methods.
- Ability to work independently and lead teams
- Ability to brief colleagues and leadership
- Ability to coach and willingness to learn from others
- Ability to work in a high energy environment
- Familiarity with AF structure, key players and offices, and ability to make connections at high levels of leadership. Ability to hold CAC and access to AFBs preferred.
Benefits
- Competitive and comprehensive benefits package
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
program managementstrategic planningrisk assessmentprogram performance measurementbudget managementbusiness developmentproposal developmentanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillsagile methods
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringcommunicationrelationship buildingcoachingindependenceadaptabilitycollaborationaccountabilitycontinuous improvement