Business Segment Director

A leading aerospace and defense organization is seeking a seasoned Business Segment Director to oversee a portfolio of advanced space programs delivering data networking, secure data transport, cybersecurity, and high-assurance cryptographic solutions.

This executive leader will drive portfolio growth, ensure flawless program execution, and expand strategic customer relationships supporting national security missions. The role requires deep technical fluency, strong financial and operational leadership, and the ability to navigate complex, classified environments.

• Lead and grow a portfolio of high-value space and mission-critical programs
  

• Oversee development and production of satellite, embedded, and avionics-based systems
  

• Drive business growth through capture of new contracts and adjacent opportunities
  

• Ensure program performance, financial targets, and operational excellence
  

• Develop and execute short- and long-term strategic growth plans
  

• Lead cross-functional teams within a matrixed organization
  

• Maintain high customer satisfaction and trusted executive-level relationships
  

• Navigate complex certification environments including high-assurance security standards
  

• Drive organizational change and continuous improvement initiatives
  

• 15+ years of leadership experience, preferably within defense contracting
  

• Proven success managing complex, high-value development and production programs
  

• Experience with satellites, space systems, networking, data transport, and cryptographic solutions
  

• Demonstrated business development and capture experience
  

• Strong financial acumen and operational leadership
  

• Proven ability to lead large, technical teams and influence senior stakeholders
  

• Active, transferable TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph (required at time of hire)
  

• Bachelor’s degree required
  

• Established relationships within Space, Avionics, Cryptography, or Networking communities
  

• Experience working on compartmented programs
  

• Agile development experience
  

• Background running a business segment or highly complex program portfolio
  

• Strong change management capability
  

• Strategic thinker with strong attention to execution details