Director, IRAD Programs

As Director, IRAD Programs, you will lead a critical function that connects technical vision, portfolio discipline, and cross-functional execution to advance high-priority initiatives from concept to capability. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, influence future product and technology direction, and shape programs that position RADA for continued growth in an evolving defense environment.

What You Will Do

Responsible for leading the line of business (LOB) and/or Company (CO) program management function. This includes full life cycle management (development, production, and sustainment) of the LOB and/or CO. Ensure proper methods are followed to track program cost, schedules and performance across LOB and/or CO.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Must have a successful track record in managing complex aerospace/defense programs such as a prime or sub contractor to a domestic or foreign military organization. Must have excellent leadership and oral and written communication skills. Must have a portfolio of programs in which financial objectives (profit, cash flow, revenue, bookings) were achieved.

Requirements

• Engineering or business degree required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years relevant experience.
• Certification in Program Management preferred (i.e. PMP or DAU level 3)
• Advanced knowledge of program management tools and procedures
• Leadership and management skills, particularly “influence management” and “conflict resolution”
• Significant experience throughout the program lifecycle from development through sustainment to include: proposal development, requirements decomposition, generation of system and subsystem statements of work and subcontracts, risk management, and continuous improvement efforts including implementation for cost reduction and performance improvement efforts
• Experience with earned value cost accounting and reporting; experience with metrics for assessing and reporting program progress, productivity and variance analysis
• Experience in finance, contracting, export regulations, engineering, logistics, manufacturing and supply chain management
• Excellent customer interface skills
• Advanced problem solving skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Demonstrated success in managing manpower planning, project reviews, scheduling and budget control
• Must have a successful track record in managing complex aerospace/defense programs such as a prime or sub contractor to a domestic or foreign military organization
• Must have excellent leadership and oral and written communication skills
• Must have a portfolio of programs in which financial objectives (profit, cash flow, revenue, bookings) were achieved

Benefits

• annual performance-based bonuses
• equity awards
• overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable)
• comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• employer matching 401(k) retirement plan
• paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave)
• parental leave benefits
• tuition reimbursement
• professional development support
• life and disability insurance coverage
• telemedicine
• company contribution to a health savings account
• flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program
• competitive vacation, health/emergency leave
• paid parental leave
• community service hours