Director of Programs - C5ISR

DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS – C5ISR

Location: Gilbert, Arizona (Onsite)

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.

Qualifications

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.

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.

ATSC is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties including women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

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