Vice President, MDA/Navy Business Unit

Be the Difference

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Vice President of the All-Domain Defense Division's System MDA/Navy Business Unit.

JOB DETAILS

LOCATION: Columbia, MD or Huntsville, AL (Hybrid)

JOB STATUS: Full time

TRAVEL: Frequent travel between both locations listed above

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking highly qualified and strategic candidates for a pivotal leadership role as Vice President of the All-Domain Defense Division's System MDA/Navy Business Unit. The successful candidate will bring proven executive leadership within the Federal support services sector, specifically in the defense, aerospace, and intelligence communities, with a track record of managing large-scale SETA (Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance) and A&AS (Advisory and Assistance Services) contracts. This is an exceptional opportunity for a visionary leader to drive the growth and success of a major business unit, working directly with a skilled team and supporting critical missions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage Astrion's MDA/Navy Business Unit, overseeing the development and execution of strategic plans to drive continued success.
• Take full responsibility for managing SETA and A&AS contracts for the federal government, ensuring exceptional performance and compliance across all projects.
• Lead teams of 300+ personnel, ensuring effective talent management, development, and retention.
• Demonstrate substantial profit and loss responsibility for a workforce/business unit of 300+ personnel.
• Oversee growth strategies, ensuring a significant expansion of the business unit (targeting >100% growth over 5 years).
• Maintain a high standard of operational excellence while managing complex, classified processing systems and networks.
• Ensure cybersecurity compliance and successful management of ATOs.
• Foster strong relationships across government agencies, contractors, and other stakeholders, with a focus on business development and expanding Astrion's reach.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• 15 years of experience in federal defense, aerospace, or intelligence community environments.
• 10 years of experience managing SETA and/or A&AS contracts for the federal government, with at least 5 years managing SETA/A&AS teams of 100+ personnel.
• Proven profit and loss responsibility for a business unit of 100+ employees.
  • Understanding of business processes and P&L operations.
• Demonstrated ability to drive significant business growth (100%+ in 5 years) within the federal sector SETA/A&AS space.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or Management.
• DoD SECRET clearance required (Top Secret clearance preferred).
• Strong background in Aegis BMD and the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) as well as high-fidelity M&S and classified processing systems.
• Extensive experience with cybersecurity requirements, and ATO maintenance.
• Must be able to work on-site in Columbia, MD, at least 3 days per week to manage a classified facility/workforce.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Experience in threat engineering and its application to missile defense and related systems.
• Experience/contacts across other elements of the Navy, particularly outside of Aegis BMD.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Science, or Management.

If you are a visionary leader with a proven track record in managing large, high-impact SETA/A&AS contracts, driving growth, and leading a dynamic team in the defense sector, we encourage you to apply.

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development allotment
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Flexible time off (FTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to "Be the Difference". This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish and our company continuously evolves.

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

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