Director of Launch Production

Position: 
Director of Launch Production (Job ID:4592)
Location: 
Huntsville, AL

Job Id: 
4592
# of Openings: 
1



Director of Launch Production


Purpose: 

• Valkyrie Enterprises is seeking a Director of Launch Production in Huntsville, AL.

Job Description:

• Develop and lead a full scale production capability within Valkyrie.  This will include the successful execution of the full spectrum of technical, financial and schedule for the deliver of launch capability across our customers: design, manufacturing, supply chain management, logistics and services.   


• Develop and implement a 5-year strategic plan for launcher and launch services across the DoW, to include ground based, sea-based and air launched assets.  This will include a strategic market assessment along with an action plan and recommended investments.


• Develop and prosecute an accretive 5 year pipeline of opportunities using both FAR based contracts and Other transactions that will achieve the goals set forth in the 5-year strategic plan.


• Advise leadership and assist in company vision, directions, and pipeline development of select markets.


• Develop and implement market and product strategies leading to expansion of current markets and creation of new markets and products.

Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM Field and at least 20 years relevant work experience with DoW programs / projects.


• Must have demonstrated success and experience in growing an organization including maintaining and current and legacy efforts, capturing new business, recruiting, hiring, and personnel management.


• Must have demonstrated experience in successfully managing organizational P&L to include profit/EBITDA growth and indirect and rate management.


• Must have experience developing, winning, establishment and executing contracts, OTAs and task orders.


• Must be a self-starter


• Must have strong oral and written communication skills.


• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Desired Qualifications:

• Advanced degree preferred.


• Top Secret, SCI security clearance preferred

Security Requirements:

• Must have an Active DoD Secret Clearance and the ability to maintain the clearance.

Travel Requirements:

• Travel-25%


• If position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID. (More information regarding REAL ID can be found: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id )

Physical Requirements:

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods


• Able to sit and work on a computer for long periods of time


• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another


• Communicating with others to exchange information


• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds

Pre-Employment Requirements:


Any offer of employment with Valkyrie Enterprises is contingent upon the successful completion of all applicable pre-employment requirements. Depending on the position, these may include a criminal background investigation, employment and education verification, pre-employment drug screening, driving record review, security clearance eligibility, government installation access, and any other customer or contract-specific requirements. Failure to successfully meet any required pre-employment condition may result in the withdrawal of the contingent offer of employment.


Valkyrie strictly adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. This policy is based on Valkyrie’s commitment to hire and retain qualified employees consistent with position requirements; and to seek, employ, promote and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information or sexual orientation or other protected characteristics.


Additionally, Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to eligible employees to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid life and disability insurances, 401k with match, education reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

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