Post-Production Senior Leader (Air and Missile Defense)
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Overview
Job Description
Company OverviewWe are a rapidly growing defense technology startup focused on delivering next-generation integrated air and missile defense capabilities. Our mission is to provide resilient, scalable, and operationally effective systems to U.S. and international customers worldwide. We are building a world-class team to support deployment, sustainment, and long-term mission success.
Position SummaryWe are seeking an experienced and driven Post-Production Senior Leader to build and lead an industry-leading post-production organization. This is a hands-on role building products, systems, and a Post Production Team. This role will be responsible for the full lifecycle sustainment strategy and execution of advanced air and missile defense systems, including maintenance, sparing, training, and forward-deployed support. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with proven leadership in defense programs and a track record of building high-performing teams in complex, mission-critical environments.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and lead comprehensive sustainment programs, including maintenance concepts, sparing strategies, and training systems for air and missile defense platforms
Establish and scale a high-performing post-production organization, including field support, logistics, and reach-back capabilities
Design and execute forward-deployed support models for operational customers globally
Partner with technical program managers and executive leadership to align sustainment strategies with system design, production, and deployment
Support business development activities, including shaping, capture, and execution for U.S. and international customers
Ensure readiness, reliability, and lifecycle performance of deployed systems through data-driven sustainment practices
Interface with government stakeholders, operators, and industry partners to deliver mission success
Drive continuous improvement across sustainment operations, incorporating feedback from fielded systems
Required Qualifications
10-15+ years of experience in defense programs, with a focus on integrated air and missile defense systems
Demonstrated leadership experience building and managing high-performing technical and operational teams
Deep technical expertise in air and missile defense systems and their sustainment
Strong technical acumen paired bias toward developing and implementing sustainment systems.
Demonstrated work ethic and commitment to delivering mission-critical outcomes
Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across technical teams, executives, and external stakeholders
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, evolving startup environment
Impeccable integrity, accountability, and mission focus
Demonstrated record as a team player
Possess, or have the ability to get, a Secret Clearance
Passion for advancing integrated air and missile defense capabilities
Desired Qualifications
Experience with tactical and operational sustainment in deployed environments
Experience working with international partners
Experience supporting program capture, execution, and customer engagement efforts
Background spanning both government and defense industry roles
Ability to get a FAA Part 107 license
Why Join Us
Opportunity to build and lead a critical function from the ground up
Direct impact on national and global security missions
Collaborative environment with experienced leadership and cutting-edge technology
Competitive compensation and benefits package
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