Senior Division Director - Development & Integration

  • Herndon, VA
  • Posted 4 days ago | Updated 7 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

Strategic Leadership
Human Resources
Collaboration
Training
Talent Management
Succession Planning
Risk Management
Finance
KPI
Leadership
Security Clearance
Management
Profit And Loss
Team Management
Innovation
Accountability
Continuous Improvement
Business Development

Job Details

Amentum is seeking a Division Director to lead the Development & Integration portfolio, supporting defense and intelligence government customers in our Intelligence & Cyber Business Unit. This role provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and business development expertise to ensure program success and division growth. The Division Director will manage a team of Program Managers and work closely with Finance, Contracts, Human Resources and other functional operations to achieve performance objectives.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide visionary leadership and direction for programs within the Development & Integration Division, driving alignment with Amentum's mission and long-term goals.
  • Identify, pursue, and capture new business opportunities within the designated customer space, expanding the division's portfolio.
  • Oversee division financial performance, ensuring P&L targets are met and continuously optimized for sustained growth.
  • Build and maintain key relationships with government customers, executive leadership, and internal stakeholders to facilitate collaboration and innovation.
  • Lead large-scale engineering, cyber, training, technical contracts, and/or critical mission support programs, ensuring timely and efficient execution.
  • Cultivate a high-performing, collaborative culture, prioritizing talent development, retention, and succession planning.
  • Drive transformational change initiatives, improving processes, team structures, and operational effectiveness to support long-term division growth.
  • Ensure all contracts and operations adhere to regulatory requirements, security protocols, and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Define and track performance indicators such as growth targets, program execution benchmarks, and financial KPIs to ensure success in the role.
  • Must be willing to travel within the DC/MD/VA region, engaging with both customer sites and Amentum corporate locations.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field.
  • 15+ years of experience, with 10+ years in a leadership role managing P&L responsibilities.
  • Active Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI Eligibility.
  • Demonstrated success managing large-scale engineering & technical contracts aligned with the division's mission.
  • Proven experience overseeing P&L exceeding $100M annually and managing teams of 100+ personnel.
  • Strong understanding of design, development, integration, and delivery of complex systems and solutions. This position requires a blend of technical, managerial, and strategic skills.
  • Established relationships with relevant government customers and industry leaders.
  • Ability to foster an environment that encourages innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Track record of leading growth initiatives and business development efforts.
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