Director Of Programs - C5ISR

Director Of Programs – C5ISR
Location: Gilbert, Arizona (Onsite)
Salary Range: $185,000 – $215,000
Position Summary
The Director of Programs – C5ISR is responsible for the leadership, execution, financial performance, and growth of a portfolio of defense and homeland security programs focused on C5ISR, border surveillance, and mission-critical security solutions. This leader oversees the Program Management Office (PMO), manages Program Managers, drives portfolio profitability, ensures successful program delivery, and supports strategic growth initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Program & PMO Leadership
Lead the PMO and oversee a portfolio of 8–15 programs.
Ensure program performance meets cost, schedule, quality, and customer objectives.
Establish PMO governance, reporting, risk management, and execution processes.
Develop Program Managers while resolving portfolio-level issues and resource conflicts.
Financial & Operational Leadership
Own portfolio P&L, including revenue, profitability, forecasting, expenses, and cash flow.
Drive operational performance, delivery predictability, quality, and efficiency.
Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Business functions to ensure successful execution.
Identify and mitigate program and portfolio risks.
Customer & Business Growth
Build strong relationships with customers, prime contractors, and strategic partners.
Lead growth opportunities including contract extensions, follow-on awards, upgrades, and sustainment efforts.
Support business development, capture, and proposal activities.
Requirements
Required
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, Finance, or related field.
10+ years leadership experience in defense, aerospace, homeland security, or government sectors.
Experience leading a PMO and managing multiple programs through Program Managers.
Demonstrated P&L ownership and strong business acumen.
Strong leadership, communication, customer relationship, and organizational skills.
U.S. citizen eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
Must be able to work full-time on-site in Gilbert, AZ.
Preferred
Familiarity with radar, EO/IR, RF sensing, communications, networking, AI/ML analytics, Counter-UAS, or autonomous systems.
Experience managing engineering, manufacturing, systems integration, deployment, and sustainment programs
Demonstrated understanding of the engineering/technical, operational and financial considerations associated with designing, building, integrating, deploying and sustaining complex systems.
Knowledge of FAR/DFARS and government acquisition processes.
PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification.
Benefits
Compensation
Salary for this position is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, the candidate’s experience, education, skills, leadership scope, and the specific requirements of the company’s programs and contracts.
Range: $185,000 – $215,000
Benefits
Eligible employees (30+ hours/week) may enroll in benefits starting the first of the month after hire. Offerings include:
Multiple Medical, Dental, and Vision plan options
Prescription coverage with mail-order option
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Life, and Voluntary Insurance
401(k) with John Hancock (eligible after 6 months)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Wellness and Employee Discount programs
Paid Time Off (2 weeks), 3 Sick Days (prorated), and Paid Holidays, including Winter Break (Dec 24–31)
Semi-monthly payroll (10th & 25th)

Work arrangement
No