Job Title: Business Segment Director – Space Mission Solutions Location: Scottsdale, AZ (Onsite) Compensation: $240,000 – $260,000 Base Salary Relocation : Relocation assistance available for ideal candidates
Overview: Our Client is seeking a Business Segment Director to oversee a portfolio of space programs delivering mission-critical solutions across data networking, data transport, cybersecurity, cryptography, and secure communications for national security applications. This leader will be responsible for the growth, operational execution, and financial performance of a high-value portfolio supporting satellites, space missions, and national systems.
This role requires a proven defense or aerospace leader with experience managing complex development and production programs, leading large technical teams, driving business growth, and maintaining strong customer relationships in highly classified environments. The ideal candidate brings expertise in space systems, high-assurance security solutions, and strategic business leadership within defense contracting.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and oversee a portfolio of mission-critical space programs supporting data networking, cybersecurity, cryptography, and secure communications solutions
Drive business growth through new contract awards, adjacent opportunity identification, and strategic business development initiatives
Manage successful execution of complex, high-value development and production programs
Develop and execute short- and long-term business strategies aligned with organizational objectives
Lead cross-functional teams and foster collaboration across technical, operational, and executive stakeholders
Build and maintain trusted customer relationships while ensuring high customer satisfaction and strong program performance
Oversee financial performance, operational metrics, and business measurements to ensure profitability and execution success
Partner internally and externally to deliver mission-critical solutions and maximize business impact
Lead organizational change management initiatives and drive continuous improvement
Navigate matrixed organizations and highly complex classified environments to deliver results
Hard Requirements:
15+ years of demonstrated leadership experience, preferably within defense contracting, aerospace, or national security environments
Proven experience managing high-value, complex development and production programs
Strong experience with satellites, space systems, avionics, cryptographic solutions, networking, or high-assurance security systems
Experience supporting national systems, classified programs, or compartmented efforts
Demonstrated business leadership experience including program execution, strategy development, financial management, and business development
Proven track record of growing business and capturing new opportunities/contracts
Strong customer relationship management and executive stakeholder engagement experience
Experience leading teams through organizational change and scaling technical organizations
Strong financial acumen with operational metrics, business reporting, and P&L-related oversight
Current Active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph required at time of hire
U.S. Citizenship required
Bonus / Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s Degree preferred
Established relationships within Space, Avionics, Cryptography, or Networking communities
Experience with Agile development environments
Experience running a business segment, business area, or highly complex defense programs
Experience applying AI-driven continuous improvement and innovation initiatives
Strong strategic mindset with the ability to execute tactically in ambiguous environments
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree required
Master’s Degree preferred
Notes:
Onsite role based in Scottsdale, AZ
Relocation assistance available for ideal candidates
Travel required on an occasional basis
Must possess an active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph at time of hire
Aerospace / Defense industry experience strongly preferred
Leadership role overseeing highly classified national security and space mission programs
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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 240000.00/Yearly.
