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Leidos · 1 day ago

Senior Director, IFPC Launcher Production Division

Huntsville, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$154K/yr - $278K/yr

10+ years exp

Leidos is a key partner to the U.S. Army on the Indirect Fire Protection Capability (IFPC) program, which is designed to counter evolving aerial threats. The Senior Director for Launcher Production will lead business execution and financial performance for all IFPC production activities, ensuring alignment with program objectives and customer commitments.

ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Own full P&L for IFPC production: revenue recognition, margin, cash flow, and EAC/ETC forecasting across all production lots

Lead production contract structuring and negotiation (pricing, CLIN setup, long-lead funding, spares, warranty, data rights) in conjunction with Leidos Contracts specialists, coordinating with the Army program office and contracting authorities

Drive should-cost modeling, and value engineering to protect margin while meeting cost, schedule, and technical requirements

Engage with internal stakeholders on make/buy strategies

Own and manage the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and Integrated Master Plan (IMP) for production scope

Oversee Earned Value Management (EVM) performance, including CPI/SPI, variance analysis, and EAC updates

Chair cross-functional production reviews with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality leadership

Track and report program-level KPIs: On-Time Delivery (OTD), CPI/SPI, supplier performance, quality escapes, and cash realization

Partner with Manufacturing leadership to:

Monitor progress on achieving production objectives and performance targets (build rate, yield, cycle time, OEE, learning-curve performance)

Achieve manufacturing readiness through PRR/MRR events and maintain capacity, tooling, and staffing plans

Achieve rate readiness milestones and cost-reduction targets to support FRP scalability

Partner with Supply Chain leadership to:

Own supplier strategy, including long-lead procurement, obsolescence management, and performance recovery actions

Drive Supply Chain to achieve material readiness, on-time delivery, and supplier quality goals

Partner with Manufacturing and Quality leadership to:

Establish and meet production quality objectives: FPY/RTY, defect density, and RCCA closure rates

Ensure compliance with AS9100/9145, FAI (AS9102), PFMEA, control plans, and NADCAP special processes

Maintain configuration control, serialization, and traceability; ensure counterfeit parts prevention and ITAR/EAR compliance

Achieve audit readiness and adherence to FAR/DFARS, NIST 800-171, and CMMC standards

Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality leadership to:

Mature design for manufacturability, ease of inspection, assembly, and cost

Identify and implement inspection reduction plans to support FPR scalability

Ensure timely delivery of technical data packages (TDPs), CDRLs, and as-built documentation

Drive closure of open design issues, tooling qualification, and process validation prior to full-rate production

Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing to:

Ensure scalability of acceptance testing requirements for full-rate production

Ensure timely and accurate delivery of test data for government acceptance milestones

Ensure timely completion of CDRL deliveries, government witness events, and payment milestone closure

Analyze test performance trends and coordinate corrective actions across production lines

Serve as primary production interface to the Army program office, DCMA, and end-user representatives

Lead PMRs, production readiness reviews, and IBRs as required

Manage customer expectations and negotiate contract modifications or equitable adjustments

Coordinate with Logistics, Training, and Sustainment teams to ensure post-delivery readiness

Qualification

Program ManagementDefense ProductionEVM ManagementCross-Functional LeadershipLean ManufacturingSix SigmaPMP CertificationStakeholder ManagementCommunication SkillsTeam LeadershipNegotiation Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of experience, or Master's degree with 10+ years of experience in program management, defense production, or manufacturing leadership

7+ years of experience supervising or leading teams or projects

Proven track record leading large-scale defense production programs exceeding $200M annually

Strong knowledge of EVM, IMS management, risk control, and cost/schedule integration

Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct line authority

Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills

U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a DoD security clearance