Senior Director, Growth – Defense Sensors Business Area - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
Senior Director, Growth – Defense Sensors Business Area - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Lead Growth for Leidos Defense Sensors Business Area
Leidos, a leader in innovative defense solutions, seeks a Senior Director, Growth to drive executive leadership for the Defense Sensors Business Area within our Defense Systems Sector. This role oversees a multi-billion-dollar pipeline (>$3B) supporting U.S. Army (PEO IEW&S, PEO M&S, Army Aviation & Missile Center), U.S. Air Force, and commercial customers. Design, develop, and sustain advanced sensor, radar, processing, and ESAF systems while delivering operational mission expertise.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all business development, capture, proposal, and growth strategies.
- Partner with VP of Program Integration Growth to execute near- and long-term strategies.
- Serve on Business Area Leadership Team with P&L ownership.
- Manage senior-level customer relationships and engagements.
- Develop growth tied to technology investments and IR&D.
- Drive disciplined pipeline, bid decisions, and PWin maximization.
- Oversee proposal execution and executive reviews.
- Mentor BD team and manage talent development.
- Provide oversight of B&P, IR&D investments.
- Forecast and report growth performance.
- Advise on pursuits, gate reviews, and risks.
- Evaluate M&A and partnerships.
- Support staffing and recruiting for growth.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in science/engineering + 15+ years senior leadership, or equivalent.
- Experience leading BD/capture for defense portfolios.
- Executive relationships in U.S. Army/Huntsville community.
- Knowledge of missions, acquisition, funding.
- Access to key customers/partners.
- Proven wins in complex captures.
Join Leidos to empower teams, contribute to communities, and drive customer success in Huntsville, AL. Competitive salary $154,050-$278,475 reflects experience and impact.
Locations
- Huntsville, Alabama, United States
Salary
154,050 - 278,475 USD / yearly
154,050 - 278,475 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Executive Leadership in Business Developmentintermediate
- Capture and Proposal Managementintermediate
- Customer Relationship Managementintermediate
- Growth Strategy Developmentintermediate
- Pipeline Management and PWin Optimizationintermediate
- Talent Development and Team Leadershipintermediate
- Financial Forecasting and P&L Oversightintermediate
- M&A and Strategic Partnership Evaluationintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in scientific or engineering discipline and 15+ years in senior leadership roles (experience)
- Proven experience leading BD, capture, and growth for complex defense portfolios (experience)
- Executive-level relationships with U.S. Army leaders and Huntsville defense community (experience)
- Extensive knowledge of customer missions, acquisition, and funding priorities (experience)
- Demonstrated access to key government customers and industry partners (experience)
- Record of winning large, complex, competitive captures (experience)
Responsibilities
- Provide executive leadership for BD, capture, proposal, and growth strategy activities
- Define and execute growth strategies aligned with customer priorities and enterprise objectives
- Lead senior-level customer engagement and relationship management
- Drive pipeline development, opportunity prioritization, and bid decisions
- Oversee capture and proposal execution for strategic opportunities
- Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing BD organization
- Forecast, track, and report growth performance against goals
- Support M&A, strategic partnerships, and investment decisions
Benefits
- general: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- general: 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- general: Generous paid time off and flexible work options
- general: Professional development and tuition reimbursement
- general: Employee stock purchase plan and performance bonuses
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Senior Director, Growth – Defense Sensors Business Area - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
Senior Director, Growth – Defense Sensors Business Area - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Lead Growth for Leidos Defense Sensors Business Area
Leidos, a leader in innovative defense solutions, seeks a Senior Director, Growth to drive executive leadership for the Defense Sensors Business Area within our Defense Systems Sector. This role oversees a multi-billion-dollar pipeline (>$3B) supporting U.S. Army (PEO IEW&S, PEO M&S, Army Aviation & Missile Center), U.S. Air Force, and commercial customers. Design, develop, and sustain advanced sensor, radar, processing, and ESAF systems while delivering operational mission expertise.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all business development, capture, proposal, and growth strategies.
- Partner with VP of Program Integration Growth to execute near- and long-term strategies.
- Serve on Business Area Leadership Team with P&L ownership.
- Manage senior-level customer relationships and engagements.
- Develop growth tied to technology investments and IR&D.
- Drive disciplined pipeline, bid decisions, and PWin maximization.
- Oversee proposal execution and executive reviews.
- Mentor BD team and manage talent development.
- Provide oversight of B&P, IR&D investments.
- Forecast and report growth performance.
- Advise on pursuits, gate reviews, and risks.
- Evaluate M&A and partnerships.
- Support staffing and recruiting for growth.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in science/engineering + 15+ years senior leadership, or equivalent.
- Experience leading BD/capture for defense portfolios.
- Executive relationships in U.S. Army/Huntsville community.
- Knowledge of missions, acquisition, funding.
- Access to key customers/partners.
- Proven wins in complex captures.
Join Leidos to empower teams, contribute to communities, and drive customer success in Huntsville, AL. Competitive salary $154,050-$278,475 reflects experience and impact.
Locations
- Huntsville, Alabama, United States
Salary
154,050 - 278,475 USD / yearly
154,050 - 278,475 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Executive Leadership in Business Developmentintermediate
- Capture and Proposal Managementintermediate
- Customer Relationship Managementintermediate
- Growth Strategy Developmentintermediate
- Pipeline Management and PWin Optimizationintermediate
- Talent Development and Team Leadershipintermediate
- Financial Forecasting and P&L Oversightintermediate
- M&A and Strategic Partnership Evaluationintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in scientific or engineering discipline and 15+ years in senior leadership roles (experience)
- Proven experience leading BD, capture, and growth for complex defense portfolios (experience)
- Executive-level relationships with U.S. Army leaders and Huntsville defense community (experience)
- Extensive knowledge of customer missions, acquisition, and funding priorities (experience)
- Demonstrated access to key government customers and industry partners (experience)
- Record of winning large, complex, competitive captures (experience)
Responsibilities
- Provide executive leadership for BD, capture, proposal, and growth strategy activities
- Define and execute growth strategies aligned with customer priorities and enterprise objectives
- Lead senior-level customer engagement and relationship management
- Drive pipeline development, opportunity prioritization, and bid decisions
- Oversee capture and proposal execution for strategic opportunities
- Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing BD organization
- Forecast, track, and report growth performance against goals
- Support M&A, strategic partnerships, and investment decisions
Benefits
- general: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- general: 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- general: Generous paid time off and flexible work options
- general: Professional development and tuition reimbursement
- general: Employee stock purchase plan and performance bonuses
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Answer 10 quick questions to check your fit for Senior Director, Growth – Defense Sensors Business Area - Careers at Leidos @ Leidos.
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