Director, Programs (Tampa, FL)

Essential Functions

• Lead, mentor, and manage a professional program management team and support personnel across all contracts.
• Ensure program managers and support staff have the training, direction, and qualifications to succeed both personally and professionally.
• Responsible for oversight and successful execution of all programs to ensure financial performance, staffing, on-time delivery, and customer satisfaction KPI targets are met.
• Conduct monthly Program Management Reviews (PMR) for all programs within the portfolio and provide summary status to senior leadership.
• Develop and maintain expert knowledge of all contracts and their financial status.
• Responsible for oversight, review, and analysis of Annual Operating Plans (AOP) and updated forecasts for each program under their direction.
• Participate in business development efforts including proposal/RFI writing/review, identifying opportunities, participating in the capture process, and pipeline management.
• Ensure compliance with the AEVEX Quality Management System (QMS) and applicable Government standards for all portfolio efforts.
• Forge strong relationships with both internal and external customers to build trust through transparency and open dialogue.
• Support the development of the AEVEX Internal Research and Design (IRaD) roadmap to drive on-contract and new growth.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Strong background in DoD systems development with emphasis on manned/unmanned aircraft, manned/unmanned maritime vessels, or communication systems.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; both written and verbal.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Detail oriented with strong planning, organizational, project management, and analytical skills.
• Demonstrates professionalism and integrity at all times.
• Proficient in project financial planning and analysis
• Proficient in project schedule planning and analysis
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suites (Excel, PowerPoint, Project, etc.)
• Excellent presentation skills
• Directs and provides expert knowledge in the strategic function of the department.
• Develops short and long-term people and organizational strategy in alignment with AEVEX goals and direction.
• Led with impact & influence. Establishes credibility, effectively persuades and develops others, and achieves important objectives collaboratively.
• Identifies, recruits, and retains top-notch talent.
• Champions AEVEX’s culture and empowers employees to take responsibility for their jobs and goals.
• Sets performance standards and encourages employee engagement and results through delegation, continuous feedback, goal setting, and performance management.
• Maintains transparent communication. Appropriately communicates organization information through department meetings, one-on-one meetings, and appropriate email, and regular interpersonal communication.
• Able to develop and mentor/coach others.
• Strong relationship building and negotiation skills.

About AEVEX

AEVEX, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits for qualified employees.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AEVEX is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.