VP &GM - Air Force and Missile Defense Strategic Systems with Security Clearance

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Job description

Overview: Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit . Job Description Summary: The Vice President and General Manager of Air Force and Missile Defense Strategic Systems (AFMDSS) is a position reporting to the President and CEO. The AFMDSS business area portfolio includes both franchise programs and pursuits that focus on Air Force and Missile Defense hypersonic systems, missile defense, and strategic deterrence. Job Description: Duties/Responsibilities Refine, implement and oversee the execution of a strategy that accelerates the impact and growth of the Air Force and Missile Defense Strategic Systems business to >$0.5B within 5 years.
Oversee the management of large (>$100M) full lifecycle programs to ensure delivery on program commitments to our customers with superb customer satisfaction across cost, schedule, technical, management, quality, and communications.
Deliver 5-year Integrated Business Plan and subsequent Annual Operating Plan (funding, revenue, profit, and cash) to include accurate quarterly forecasts with balanced risk and opportunities.
Maintain and grow a healthy business development pipeline that aligns with the market business strategy and business winning process.
Win new business by converting pipeline opportunities into new programs with a win rate > 75% and capture rate > 50%.
Grow and develop a diverse program management talent pipeline. Skills/Abilities Proven track record of profit and loss responsibilities for Aerospace and Defense organization with $200+M in revenue.
Proven track record of leading transformation efforts that achieve sustained >20% organic growth rate.
Established customer relationships and experience with Air Force Strategic Deterrence and Missile Defense communities Education
A masters degree in Draper's core technologies of Guidance, Navigation, and Control technologies and products, PhD is preferred. Experience A minimum of 20 years in executive leadership positions in the Electronics National Security industry with experiences in capture, development, production, to sustainment of complex electronic systems. Additional Job Description: Established customer relationships and experience with Air Force Strategic Deterrence and Missile Defense communities highly desired. Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. Current in scope Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility and ability to obtain Special Program Accesses is required. Connect With Draper for Future Opportunities! If you don't find the right posting in our Career Opportunities, you may submit your resume for future consideration. Job Location - City: Cambridge Job Location - State: Massachusetts Job Location - Postal Code: Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now . Equal Employment Opportunity: Draper is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We understand the value of diversity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact .

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