General Dynamics Mission Systems · 1 month ago
Business Segment Director
Scottsdale, AZ
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$223K/yr - $241K/yr
13+ years expGeneral Dynamics Mission Systems is a leading company in defense and scientific innovation, seeking a Business Segment Director to oversee space programs. The role involves managing a skilled team to deliver mission solutions in data transport, cybersecurity, and cryptography while ensuring business growth and customer satisfaction.
AerospaceBusiness Information SystemsInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySensor
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Overseeing the portfolio of space programs providing mission solutions for data-networking, data-transport, cybersecurity, and cryptography
Responsible for continued growth of a portfolio comprised of several programs and a highly skilled team delivering networking, data-transport, cybersecurity, high-assurance cryptographic and security capabilities to national systems
Have experience managing the development and production of high-value mission solution programs to support mission critical systems worldwide for our national assets and should be knowledgeable of: Satellites, Space Missions, Data-transport, Cryptographic solutions and high assurance certifications
Have knowledge and proven experience in the development and production of space, embedded, or avionics solutions for our national systems
Must be proven leaders, capable of coalescing a team to execute short- and long-term plans for the organization
Skills in program management, strategy development and execution, and business development, customer relations, financial management are required
As an integral part of the leadership team, a vital responsibility is growing the business, delivering customer satisfaction and achieving both company financial and program execution goals
Responsible for ensuring successful program execution, business area growth through award of new contracts, achievement of operating targets, and is expected to have a high-level proficiency in applicable technical concepts
Must have a vision and be able to clearly share that vision with others; delegate responsibility but must be accountable; and must be able to influence others by persuasion
Proven skills identifying and growing new business and developing short term and long-term strategic plans for growth
Demonstrated effective interpersonal, communications and negotiation skills for a wide variety of audiences including senior stakeholders
Balance process, speed and need, to deliver mutually beneficial results to customers and the company
Collaborate with partners (internal and external) to deliver best value
Identify, pursue, and capture adjacent/new opportunities
Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of technical and non-technical audiences
Strong knowledge of financial reports, business measurements and operational metrics to ensure maximum business impact to drive optimal decision making
Must have a proven track record of developing trusted customer relationships
Proven experience maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction based on excellent program performance across a Business Area or large program
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 15 years of demonstrated leadership; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 13 years of demonstrated leadership
Department of Defense TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance is required at time of hire
U.S. citizenship is required
Proven experience to successful management complex high-value development and production programs
Experience with satellites, space systems, high-assurance security solutions, and working with certification authorities
Candidate must possess strong leadership skills in people management, program execution, team building, and customer relationship management and business development
Work collaboratively with peers, subordinates and business leaders
Proven change management skills, able to lead an organization through change
Candidate must have a vision and be able to clearly share that vision with others; delegate responsibility but must be accountable; and must be able to influence others by persuasion
Proven skills identifying and growing new business and developing short term and long-term strategic plans for growth
Demonstrated effective interpersonal, communications and negotiation skills for a wide variety of audiences including senior stakeholders
Balance process, speed and need, to deliver mutually beneficial results to customers and the company
Collaborate with partners (internal and external) to deliver best value
Identify, pursue, and capture adjacent/new opportunities
Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of technical and non-technical audiences
Strong knowledge of financial reports, business measurements and operational metrics to ensure maximum business impact to drive optimal decision making
Candidate must have a proven track record of developing trusted customer relationships
Proven experience maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction based on excellent program performance across a Business Area or large program
Current/Active TS/SCI clearance with Poly is required at time of hire
Preferred
Established working relationships within the Space, Avionics, Cryptography, Networking communities
Experience working compartmented efforts
Collaborative and inclusive leader/manager. Seeks input, engages in debate, and pushes back
A credible leader with the energy, drive, and passion to build a business. Bias for action and results
Experience with Agile development
A strong, visible leader who sets the tone for the organization, is forward leaning/thinking
Able to engage, energize, motivate, and develop staff
Able to influence thinking and actions of others
Experience running a business segment/area or highly complex programs
Strategic thinker who also pays attention to the details
Ability to navigate volatile, uncertain complex and ambiguous environments while delivering results
Significant experience navigating matrix organizations to ensure alignment and focus
Benefits
Highly competitive benefits
Flexible work environment
Company
General Dynamics Mission Systems
General Dynamics Mission Systems designs and delivers critical systems and products for defense and cybersecurity customers. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Bo Elam
VP and CFO
Scott Butler
Senior Vice President Program Execution
Recent News
2025-11-09
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