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Anduril Industries · 19 hours ago

Managing Director, Air Dominance & Strike

Costa Mesa, California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$254K/yr - $356K/yr

15+ years exp

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. The Managing Director will be responsible for creating and executing growth strategies, building and leading the Autonomous Airpower Growth team, and developing close relationships with military and government stakeholders.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Build and lead growth team within Autonomous Airpower, including career development and day-to-day tasking aligning personnel to key pursuits

Develop and execute growth strategies for new Anduril products, including long-term shaping of requirements and resources

Develop and execute of engagement campaigns with key stakeholders across DoD and Capitol Hill for creation of new programs of record

Provide regular reporting to Division leadership team regarding pipeline health, growth priorities, and investment opportunities

Develop and maintain close, trusted partner relationships with offices of senior military and civilian US Government customers, current and prospective customers, as well as industry partners and suppliers

Foster a culture of trust, innovation, collaboration, and mission focus

Lead initiatives that move the organization forward, contributing to business / financial performance

Deliver on financial performance commitments and strategic market growth

Qualification

Defense acquisition experienceFighter aircraft technologyTeam managementCustomer engagementGrowth strategy developmentInnovationCommunicationProblem solvingCollaboration

Required

Minimum of 15+ years experience in defense acquisition supporting program creation, requirements definition, acquisition strategy, and/or complex capture efforts

Minimum 7 years experience managing teams of >5 people

Minimum 5 years experience working with customers and technologies related to fighter aircraft

Excellent writing, communication skills with experience presenting to senior executives and customers

Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret SCI security clearance

Candidate must be willing to travel up to 50%

Preferred

This candidate should have prior experience working with customers and technologies related to autonomous aircraft

This candidate should have high ownership and be able to work in a fast-paced, highly entrepreneurial, and creative environment

This candidate should be a builder and someone who is adaptive and who can lead new and innovative approaches to market

Ideally have strong connections within relevant program offices and government customer accounts in addition to experience working with classified and/or special access programs

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits

Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.

Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.

Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.

Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.

Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development

Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.

Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.

Retirement Savings Plan

US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.