Air Force Programs Growth Lead

HDR, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking an Air Force Client Development Lead to drive growth across the DoD Air Force programs. You will lead capture plans, shape strategy, and collaborate with stakeholders to win and deliver technical services aligned with HDR goals.

The role requires senior-level leadership, DoD experience, and travel up to 40%. HDR emphasizes an employee-owned culture with comprehensive benefits and a broad national footprint.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, planning or science.
• Professional registrations in area of study.
• 15+ years leadership in large, complex orgs; 5+ years executive level.
• Experience with Air Force installations or contracts.
• Strong financial data analysis and strategy formulation.
• Willingness to travel 20–40%.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales goals for Air Force Programs across HDR services.
• Develop projects, markets, planning, staffing, and marketing materials for DAF programs.
• Lead capture planning and pursue opportunities.
• Direct program execution across HDR disciplines.
• Maintain relationships with client bases and partnering orgs.

Skills

Sales strategy

Leadership

Capture planning

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/architecture/science

Professional registrations

Tools

Sales Cloud

CRM systems

Job description

HDR, Inc. is seeking an Air Force Client Development Lead to drive growth across the DoD Air Force programs. You will lead capture plans, shape strategy, and collaborate with stakeholders to win and deliver technical services aligned with HDR goals.

The role requires senior-level leadership, DoD experience, and travel up to 40%. HDR emphasizes an employee-owned culture with comprehensive benefits and a broad national footprint.