AV · 4 hours ago
Vice President, Kinetic Air and Missile Defense (AMD)
Huntsville, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$220K/yr - $288K/yr
15+ years expAeroVironment (AV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems, and they are seeking an experienced Vice President to lead its Kinetic Air Missile Defense Division. The successful candidate will have overall accountability for product line bookings, customer satisfaction, project pricing, and building the organization necessary to achieve business goals.
AerospaceAir TransportationDronesElectric VehicleElectronicsEnergyGovernmentManufacturing
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Strategic oversight, governance and accountability of large-scale kinetic program solutions from initiation through sustainment, ensuring cost, schedule, and technical performance, P&L accountability, and alignment with strategic objectives
Owns Orders, Pricing, Investment allocation, customer satisfaction and Profit & Loss for the product line
Reports financial drivers, customer and market dynamics in business reviews
Accountability and execution of the annual operating plan (AOP) and 5 years plan for the Product Line and collaborates with other leaders on synergies and strategy
Supports the development of strategy at the company & segment level
Strategic oversight and guidance in proposal development to support additional work scope and manage pre-award performance to budget
Facilitates negotiations involving major project parameters such as deliverable definition and performance objectives (cost, schedule, quality)
Governance of integrated master schedules and earned value metrics, leading risk identification and mitigation efforts
Identifies and manages project risks, issues, and opportunities
Guides multi-company and government teams to ensure seamless execution of technical, financial, contractual, and logistical program aspects
Governs current and future development and production of the Product Line
Accountable for pricing decisions and evaluates opportunities to support current and future business; approves bid / no bid and pricing gate reviews for all new business opportunities
Establishes, tracks and analyzes product line performance metrics and takes action to address issues and/or opportunities
Leads and oversees a team of direct reports including Product Line Management, Program Management; works well across the functional support functions to achieve mission objectives
Cultivates relationships with key players in industry and government
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Management, or a related technical or scientific discipline
15+ years relevant experience including extensive first-hand knowledge of Kinetic military market, competitors, and technologies
10+ years of leadership experience Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes, MIL-STD-881F WBS standards, and formal program management documentation
Demonstrated ability to lead large, cross-functional teams and interface effectively with government and industry stakeholders
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and program management tools
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required
Must have an active Secret security clearance or higher
Must be able to travel within the Continental U.S. and internationally when required
Preferred
Advanced degree in Organizational Leadership, Business, Engineering, or related discipline
Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), integrated master scheduling, and defense financial reporting tools
Demonstrates strong computer skills and proficiency with office software, productivity tools and other software tools on one's area of expertise
Experienced and comfortable with presenting to executive leadership up to company Board of Directors
Display strong critical thinking skills, demonstrated ability to analyze and break down problems into components
Ability to work on problems of complex scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors. Exercise judgment, strategic thinking, and best practices to determine appropriate action, yet also creatively thinks outside the box to find solutions to never-solved problems
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Uses vision to think beyond the immediate situation, explore multiple potential paths and adapt decision-making style based on the situational circumstances
Inspires, motivates and empowers people to deliver organizational goals, while also delivering value back to employees
Champions the process of change and promotes a culture of quick adaptation, while helping others deal with the effects of change
Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain internal and external trusting, professional relationships
Has effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills. Consistently demonstrates teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests
Benefits
Medical
Dental vision
401K with company matching
A 9/80 work schedule
A paid holiday shutdown
Company
At AV, we build shoulder-to-shoulder with our customers, delivering systems shaped by real-world missions, not theoretical requirements.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.68B2025-07-01Post Ipo Equity· $875M
2025-07-01Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2023-09-19Post Ipo Equity· $109.01M
Leadership Team
Wahid Nawabi
Chairman, President & CEO
Johnathan Jones
Senior Vice President
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