Business Segment Director

Job Title: Business Segment DirectorLocation: Scottsdale, ArizonaWork Model: Onsite / Secure Facility EnvironmentJob Type: Full-TimeClient is seeking a highly experienced Business Segment Director to oversee a portfolio of mission-critical space and national security programs focused on networking, data transport, cybersecurity, cryptography, and high-assurance mission systems.The ideal candidate will possess extensive leadership experience managing complex defense or aerospace programs, driving business growth, overseeing program execution, and leading multidisciplinary teams within classified environments. This role requires strong expertise in space systems, avionics, cybersecurity, cryptographic technologies, customer relationship management, and strategic business development.Key ResponsibilitiesBusiness Leadership & Strategy

• Lead a portfolio of high-value mission solution programs supporting national security systems.
• Develop and execute short-term and long-term strategic growth plans.
• Drive business area growth through new contract awards and adjacent opportunity capture.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to maximize operational and financial performance.
• Lead organizational transformation and change management initiatives.

Program Management & Execution

• Oversee successful execution of complex development and production programs.
• Ensure programs meet customer requirements, operational targets, and financial objectives.
• Monitor business measurements, operational metrics, and financial performance indicators.
• Drive customer satisfaction through high-quality program delivery and execution excellence.
• Balance process, schedule, technical performance, and business priorities effectively.

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

• Develop and maintain trusted customer relationships across defense and national security communities.
• Support business development activities, capture efforts, and strategic customer engagements.
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior leadership.
• Collaborate across matrix organizations to align priorities and achieve business objectives.

Technical & Mission Systems Leadership

• Lead programs involving:
  • Space systems
  • Satellites
  • Avionics
  • Data transport
  • Networking solutions
  • Cybersecurity
  • Cryptographic solutions
• Support high-assurance security certifications and compartmented programs.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, AI integration, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Team Leadership & Organizational Development

• Build, mentor, and lead high-performing multidisciplinary teams.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and results-driven culture.
• Influence organizational thinking and drive accountability throughout teams.
• Guide teams through complex and ambiguous operational environments.

Required QualificationsMust-Have Skills

• Defense Program Leadership
• Business Segment Management
• Aerospace / Space Systems
• Satellites & Mission Systems
• Cybersecurity & Cryptographic Solutions
• Strategic Planning & Business Development
• Customer Relationship Management
• Program Execution & Financial Oversight
• Change Management
• Matrix Organization Leadership
• Capture Management & Growth Strategy
• Team Leadership & Organizational Development
• Operational Metrics & Financial Analysis
• National Security Program Experience

Education

• Bachelor's Degree required OR
• Master's Degree with equivalent leadership experience preferred

Experience

• Minimum 15+ years of demonstrated leadership experience in:
  • Defense contracting
  • Aerospace
  • Space systems
  • National security programs
• Proven experience managing high-value development and production programs.
• Experience supporting classified or compartmented efforts.
• Experience leading large, complex organizations or business segments.

Clearance Requirement

• Active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph required at time of hire.
• US Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with:
  • Space systems
  • Avionics
  • Networking
  • Cryptography
  • Agile development
  • AI-driven innovation initiatives
• Established relationships within defense, space, and cryptography communities.
• Experience navigating highly matrixed organizations.
• Strong strategic and operational leadership capabilities.

Work Environment

• Onsite secure defense facility environment in Scottsdale, AZ.
• Collaboration with national security, engineering, and executive leadership teams.
• Fast-paced classified aerospace and defense environment.
• Occasional travel required.

Recruiter Submission TemplateFull Name:Degree Major with University and Completion Year:Highest Education Level (Bachelor's / Master's):Total Years of Defense / Aerospace Leadership Experience:Total Years of Business Segment / Program Leadership Experience:Experience Managing High-Value Development & Production Programs:Experience with:

• Space Systems:
• Satellites:
• Avionics:
• Networking Solutions:
• Data Transport:
• Cybersecurity:
• Cryptographic Solutions:

Experience Supporting National Security / Classified Programs:Experience Working with Certification Authorities / High-Assurance Security Solutions:Experience with Business Development / Capture Management:Experience Developing Short-Term & Long-Term Growth Strategies:Experience Managing Financial Performance / Operational Metrics:Experience Leading Large Cross-Functional Teams:Experience Navigating Matrix Organizations:Experience with Agile Development Methodologies:Experience Identifying Adjacent / New Business Opportunities:Experience with AI / Innovation Initiatives:Current Active Clearance Level (TS/SCI / Polygraph):Clearance Expiration / Status:US Citizenship Status:Experience Working on Compartmented Programs:Experience Building Customer Relationships within Defense Communities:Leadership Experience in Change Management & Organizational Transformation:Motivation / Reason for Relocation (if not local to Scottsdale, Arizona):Motivation / Reason for interest in this position:Contact Number:Email ID:LinkedIn Profile URL:Full Address (Street, City, State, Zip Code):Notice Period (in weeks):Current Work Authorization Status (US):Expected Compensation:Are you able to relocate on your own expenses and work onsite in Scottsdale, Arizona (Yes/No):