Air Force Programs Growth Lead

HDR, Inc.; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned culture

Competitive benefits

Job summary

HDR, Inc. in the United States seeks an Air Force Client Development Lead to drive growth of Department of the Air Force programs. You will lead capture, bid, and program delivery while aligning with HDR’s employee‑owned culture.

The role requires broad collaboration with Federal leaders, managing complex opportunities, ensuring technical excellence, and expanding HDR’s portfolio nationwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, planning or science.
• Professional registrations in area of study.
• 15+ years progressive leadership experience in large, complex organizations with 5+ years at the executive level.
• Strategic planning and program management experience.
• Experience with Department of the Air Force installations or contracts.
• Analytical ability with financial data interpretation; policy development.
• Ability to motivate teams and align with employee‑owned culture.
• Travel requirement: 20–40%.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales goals related to Air Force Programs across HDR services.
• Develop projects, markets, and staffing plans for DAF programs.
• Identify opportunities for capture planning and lead pursuits.
• Support leadership in setting strategic direction and vision.
• Directly oversee program execution across HDR disciplines.
• Coordinate with Federal leaders on capture plans, pursuits, and proposals.
• Maintain key client relationships and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Program management

Team motivation

Education

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

Professional registrations in area of study

Job description

HDR, Inc. in the United States seeks an Air Force Client Development Lead to drive growth of Department of the Air Force programs. You will lead capture, bid, and program delivery while aligning with HDR’s employee‑owned culture.

The role requires broad collaboration with Federal leaders, managing complex opportunities, ensuring technical excellence, and expanding HDR’s portfolio nationwide.