Director, Hypersonics Growth – Defense Sector

Leidos

. Lead and execute the hypersonics growth strategy aligned with business area, division, and enterprise objectives .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $154,050 - $278,475 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading hypersonics growth strategies, managing business development pursuits, and establishing senior-level relationships within the DoD and related organizations. Proficient in aligning technical capabilities with market trends and executing effective proposal development activities.

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Hypersonics Growth StrategyBusiness Development LeadershipCapture ManagementDoD Customer EngagementHypersonics Technologies

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Hard Skills

Engineering DegreeProgram ManagementCompetitive AssessmentsModeling and SimulationTest and Evaluation InfrastructurePropulsion SystemsThermal Protection SystemsBudget ManagementPipeline DevelopmentStrategic Planning

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationRelationship BuildingTeam CollaborationStrategic ThinkingLeadership

Certifications & Qualifications

TS/SCI Clearance

Industry Keywords

DoDDOENational Security ProgramsHypersonic WeaponsHypersonic VehiclesAcquisition StrategiesMarket TrendsGrowth Performance MetricsExecutive MessagingWorkforce Planning

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and execute the hypersonics growth strategy aligned with business area, division, and enterprise objectives
Identify, qualify, and shape new business opportunities from early customer engagement through contract award
Serve as Business Development Lead for priority hypersonics pursuits
Develop and implement win strategies, including customer engagement plans, competitive assessments, and teaming strategies
Establish and maintain senior-level customer relationships across DoD Services, OSD, DARPA, MDA, AFRL, ONR, SDA, DOE, and other relevant organizations
Own and manage the hypersonics growth division’s budget, staffing, and pipeline, including oversight of growth and capture budgets, workforce planning, and pipeline development and forecast accuracy
Partner with technical and program leadership to align internal capabilities, IRAD investments, and solution architectures to emerging requirements
Coordinate across Leidos business areas to drive integrated, enterprise solutions and optimize resource utilization
Support proposal development activities, including reviews, solution shaping, pricing alignment, and executive messaging
Monitor market trends, threat developments, and acquisition strategies impacting hypersonics programs
Contribute to long-range strategic planning, division operating plans, and growth performance metrics
Report to the VP Kinetics Growth and work closely with technical, program, financial, and executive leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Aerospace, or related technical discipline
Minimum of 15 years of experience supporting DoD, DOE, or national security programs or relevant military service
Minimum of 8 years of experience in growth, capture management, or business development, program management for complex technical programs
Demonstrated understanding of hypersonics-related technologies, including hypersonic weapons or vehicles, propulsion systems, thermal protection systems and materials, modeling and simulation, or test and evaluation infrastructure
Proven experience leading competitive new business pursuits resulting in successful contract awards
Ability to communicate effectively with technical, programmatic, financial, and acquisition stakeholders
US Citizen with ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance