Air Force Programs Growth & Capture Lead

HDR, Inc.; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Retirement savings plan with employer

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time away

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking an Air Force Client Development Lead to drive growth for DoD programs. In this senior role you will lead capture, development, and delivery of Air Force services, collaborating with HDR leaders to pursue opportunities and oversee priorities across a broad HDR portfolio.

You will work with federal stakeholders, manage complex programs, and guide strategic direction while maintaining key client relationships. Travel 20-40% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a professional area relevant to engineering, architecture, planning or science.
• Professional registrations in area of study.
• 15+ years progressive leadership experience in large, complex organizations with 5+ years at executive level.
• Experience in strategic planning and program management.
• Experience with Department of the Air Force installations/contracts.

Responsibilities

• Achieves sales goals related to Department of the Air Force Programs across HDR service lines.
• Develops projects, markets, and plans for DAF Programs including staffing and budgets.
• Identifies investments to position HDR for market trends and growth.
• Leads capture planning and pursues opportunities for HUD/DAF programs.
• Supports Air Force Programs Director in setting strategic direction.
• Directs program execution across HDR disciplines and manages scope/schedule/budget.
• Coordinates with Federal Directors on capture plans, pursuits, and proposals.
• Maintains client relationships and supports contract administration and CRM systems.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Program management

Executive collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/architecture/planning/science

Professional registrations in area of study

Job description

HDR, Inc. is seeking an Air Force Client Development Lead to drive growth for DoD programs. In this senior role you will lead capture, development, and delivery of Air Force services, collaborating with HDR leaders to pursue opportunities and oversee priorities across a broad HDR portfolio.

You will work with federal stakeholders, manage complex programs, and guide strategic direction while maintaining key client relationships. Travel 20-40% is required.