Scottsdale, United States | Posted on 02/12/2026
Scottsdale, Arizona (Hybrid – Scheduled Work From Home Days)
Full-Time | Director Level | Occasional Travel
Base Salary - USD $228,408 to $247,145
Active Department of Defense TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance is mandatory.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
Lead mission-critical space programs that protect national security and power high-assurance systems worldwide.
Position Overview A leading aerospace and defense organization is seeking a seasoned
Business Segment Director
to oversee a portfolio of advanced space programs delivering data networking, secure data transport, cybersecurity, and high-assurance cryptographic solutions.
This executive leader will drive portfolio growth, ensure flawless program execution, and expand strategic customer relationships supporting national security missions. The role requires deep technical fluency, strong financial and operational leadership, and the ability to navigate complex, classified environments.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and grow a portfolio of high-value space and mission-critical programs
Oversee development and production of satellite, embedded, and avionics-based systems
Drive business growth through capture of new contracts and adjacent opportunities
Ensure program performance, financial targets, and operational excellence
Develop and execute short- and long-term strategic growth plans
Lead cross-functional teams within a matrixed organization
Maintain high customer satisfaction and trusted executive-level relationships
Navigate complex certification environments including high-assurance security standards
Drive organizational change and continuous improvement initiatives
Required Qualifications
15+ years of leadership experience, preferably within defense contracting
Proven success managing complex, high-value development and production programs
Experience with satellites, space systems, networking, data transport, and cryptographic solutions
Demonstrated business development and capture experience
Strong financial acumen and operational leadership
Proven ability to lead large, technical teams and influence senior stakeholders
Active, transferable TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph (required at time of hire)
Preferred Experience
Established relationships within Space, Avionics, Cryptography, or Networking communities
Experience working on compartmented programs
Background running a business segment or highly complex program portfolio
Strong change management capability
Strategic thinker with strong attention to execution details
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Scottsdale, Arizona (Hybrid – Scheduled Work From Home Days)
Full-Time | Director Level | Occasional Travel
Base Salary - USD $228,408 to $247,145
Active Department of Defense TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance is mandatory.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
Lead mission-critical space programs that protect national security and power high-assurance systems worldwide.
Position Overview A leading aerospace and defense organization is seeking a seasoned
Business Segment Director
to oversee a portfolio of advanced space programs delivering data networking, secure data transport, cybersecurity, and high-assurance cryptographic solutions.
This executive leader will drive portfolio growth, ensure flawless program execution, and expand strategic customer relationships supporting national security missions. The role requires deep technical fluency, strong financial and operational leadership, and the ability to navigate complex, classified environments.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and grow a portfolio of high-value space and mission-critical programs
Oversee development and production of satellite, embedded, and avionics-based systems
Drive business growth through capture of new contracts and adjacent opportunities
Ensure program performance, financial targets, and operational excellence
Develop and execute short- and long-term strategic growth plans
Lead cross-functional teams within a matrixed organization
Maintain high customer satisfaction and trusted executive-level relationships
Navigate complex certification environments including high-assurance security standards
Drive organizational change and continuous improvement initiatives
Required Qualifications
15+ years of leadership experience, preferably within defense contracting
Proven success managing complex, high-value development and production programs
Experience with satellites, space systems, networking, data transport, and cryptographic solutions
Demonstrated business development and capture experience
Strong financial acumen and operational leadership
Proven ability to lead large, technical teams and influence senior stakeholders
Active, transferable TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph (required at time of hire)
Preferred Experience
Established relationships within Space, Avionics, Cryptography, or Networking communities
Experience working on compartmented programs
Background running a business segment or highly complex program portfolio
Strong change management capability
Strategic thinker with strong attention to execution details
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