VP Operations

Requisition Number: 26744

Required Travel: 11 - 25%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $205,186.00 - $275,000.00

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain

Level of Experience: Executive

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS) , a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.

HII works within our nation's intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.

Meet HII's Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense - the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that's right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

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Job Description

Mission Technologis, a Division of HII is seeking a VP of Operations to support our Dayton location. The position will report directly to the President of Warfare Systems Unit and will be responsible for leading, managing, and aggressively growing a P&L with approximately $375M in revenue and ~500 employees operating out of Dayton, OH with distributed locations in the US and Europe.

This leadership role must be, by their inherent nature, a self-starter, innovative, and entrepreneurial. The VP will provide the strategic vision and associated roadmap to ensure continued growth and success of the business operations across the portfolio, with a specific focus on growing the Dayton, OH footprint of programs and customers. The VP will develop and nurture internal and external partnerships and relationships. In addition, the VP will lead and mentor the existing business operation professionals.

The VP will drive organizational capability by developing group leadership team members, identify emerging leaders, driving investment in new senior talent, and ensuring high levels of employee engagement across the group.

Essential Job Responsibilities
Manage full P&L and contract/task management responsibilities for the business operations including technical, cost, schedule, compliance, staffing, customer satisfaction and financial reporting.
Achieve group-level operating margin contribution goals through strategic pricing, coupled with cost-effective program implementation, tight project management procedures, indirect cost control, and utilization rate management.
Work directly with key executives and functional experts to support efforts in growing their respective lines of business and developing adjacent markets.
Continue to develop the operation leadership team and develop a succession plan.
Use established relationships and develop new ones with key Government decision makers and acquisition officials to lead/deliver/win new and current business.
Implement consistent and standard processes for business planning and forecasting, staffing, delivery, reporting, technical achievements, and client relationship management.
Maintain contractual and programmatic oversight of all projects within the group. Provide status on a timely basis for all major projects as required.
Work closely with peers of other HII Operating Groups and corporate staff to ensure effective pursuit strategies for programs that require multi-operating/business group collaboration.
Coordinate the business development activities of the operation to ensure continued profitable revenue growth. Deliver bids within allocated Bid and Proposal funding.
Enhance the group's visibility with clients through leadership in innovation and advancement of state-of-the-art services and solutions. Guide the development of new offerings to capitalize on market/client opportunities.
Identify and execute approved research and development projects within budget, schedule, and performance parameters.
Some travel will be required.
Works with the division President to refine the overall strategic plan and then developing a pipeline of opportunities that provide an opportunity to grow market share and revenue.
Continuously monitors the market and competitors to develop and position our strengths/ competencies.
Coordinates meetings with customers, competitors, clients, and teammates to develop market insight on requirements, acquisition strategy, acquisition timing, and contract vehicle choices.
May have other business activities, such as investigating and evaluating potential mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, geographic expansions, licensing, partnerships, joint ventures, new business/market opportunities to determine if such activities are in line with the organization's overall strategy and vision.
Lead/manage individuals and to keep them focused on the bigger picture, vs. a singular functional perspective, and interpersonal dynamics.
Responsible for professional development and growth of their portfolio

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and at least 15+ years of Operations related experience, including 8 years of P&L responsibility.
A history of delivering results regarding financial goals to include revenue and profit;
Experience with successful execution of all phases of a large, multi-year capture effort, including strategic planning, shaping, competitive analysis, teaming, proposal development, and transition to execution.
A proven leader that can identify, hire, and retain top talent and lead a diverse set of teams;
An excellent communicator and relationship builder that can effectively engage within all levels of the company and with customers and partners
Possesses broad market awareness, to include budgets, customer priorities, mission gaps and market dynamics
Ability to engage, motivate and lead staff and supporting organizations
Extensive knowledge, experience, and success of the entire capture and execution processes are required, and solid experience in all contract types (e.g., FFP, T&M, cost plus), as well as non-IDIQ and IDIQ single or multiple award contracts.
Extensive experience in the Department of Defense market, with a track record of leading and winning both single-award ($50M-$500M) and multiple-award (+$1 billion) contracts.
Must have or have the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
Position will be located in Dayton, OH working out of the Fairborn, OH office.
Ability to travel as required

HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonother non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

Why HII
We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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