Program Director, Electronic Warfare Systems

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. Lead all aspects of program performance, customer engagement, financial execution, and product line growth within Electronic Warfare Systems .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeGoleta • California • United StatesLead💰 $204,800 - $389,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in program management, particularly in Electronic Warfare Systems, with a strong focus on financial execution, customer engagement, and lifecycle contract management. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, develop growth strategies, and maintain executive-level relationships within the defense sector.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Program Management Level 3 CertificationElectronic Warfare Systems ExpertiseCost, Schedule, And Technical Performance ManagementDoD And International Contracting ExperienceRisk And Opportunity Management

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementFinancial ExecutionContract Lifecycle ManagementProposal DevelopmentCapture StrategyCost ManagementSchedule ManagementTechnical Performance ManagementQuality ImprovementBusiness Development

Soft Skills

MentoringConflict ResolutionClear CommunicationRelationship ManagementTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

EVMSIMPIMSRisk Management ToolsScope Board

Certifications & Qualifications

Program Management Level 3 CertificationActive Secret U.S. Government-Issued Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Electronic WarfareFMS/DCSU.S. Military ServicesInternational Defense PartnersMajor Defense PrimesClassified-Environment ProgramsGovernment ProgramsAir ForceNavyMDA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead all aspects of program performance, customer engagement, financial execution, and product line growth within Electronic Warfare Systems
Oversee the full lifecycle of a complex portfolio of contracts, adhering to cost, schedule, technical, and customer satisfaction objectives
Lead Integrated Product Teams and functional leads across Engineering, Finance, Contracts, Supply Chain, Operations, and Security
Mentor a growing team and promote program management rigor
Develop product line growth strategies and follow-on business development
Manage the supply base to improve quality and on-time deliveries
Drive capture strategy, proposal development, negotiations, and contract award activities, including FMS/DCS
Build partnerships with U.S. Military Services, international defense partners, major defense primes, and Ministries of Defense
Manage profit and loss, AOP development and execution, program EACs, and scope control
Implement and manage risk and opportunity processes to improve performance predictability
Resolve conflicts and barriers, manage interdependencies, and implement gates and major customer reviews
Communicate clearly with senior leadership, customers, and cross-functional teams
Travel mostly domestically, with minimal international travel

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and minimum 14 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced degree in a related field and minimum 12 years of experience
Experience managing cost, schedule, and technical performance for programs
Experience with program management tools and processes such as EVMS, IMP, IMS, Risk and Opportunity Management, and Scope Board
DoD and/or international contracting experience such as FMS/DCS
Active and transferable Secret U.S. government-issued security clearance required prior to start date
U.S. citizenship required for security clearance eligibility
Ability to obtain program access after start
Strong understanding of Electronic Warfare systems and CONOPS
Minimum 5 years of program management experience leading Production or Transition to Production Programs
Demonstrated success maintaining executive-level relationships with suppliers, customers, government representatives, primes, and internal peers
Experience working with Air Force, Navy, MDA, or other U.S. customers on government programs
Previous experience supporting classified-environment programs, with knowledge of security practices and processes
Experience managing international contracts
Program Management Level 3 Certification or ability to obtain within one year

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Parental leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (eligibility dependent on position and collective-bargaining coverage)