Boston Defense Systems Site Director — Employee-Owned

Integrated Solutions for Systems, Inc. (IS4S); Concord (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Integrated Solutions for Systems, Inc. (IS4S) is seeking a Defense Systems Site Director to lead New England operations from Boston, MA. This senior role requires strategic leadership, technical direction, and executive engagement with DoD stakeholders to grow the defense portfolio.

Candidates will guide multidisciplinary teams, manage program offices, and ensure contract execution excellence, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement across sites.”

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of combined U.S. Government and defense industry experience, including leadership roles.
• Demonstrated success in building and leading technical organizations or program offices.
• Strong familiarity with Hanscom AFB, AFLCMC, and DoD acquisition processes.
• Proven ability to drive results with minimal direction, balancing strategic vision with hands-on execution.

Responsibilities

• Shape and drive business development strategies, identifying new opportunities, leading proposal efforts, and managing customer relationships.
• Establish strategic direction for the New England site setting priorities, building partnerships, and aligning efforts with corporate objectives.
• Champion innovation and technical rigor, promoting best practices in systems engineering, data analytics, and experimentation.
• Serve as the senior IS4S representative to Hanscom AFB, AFLCMC, and other regional partners, ensuring IS4S is recognized as a trusted technical and leadership resource.
• Provide executive-level oversight for project planning, design, execution, and transition to operations from concept to IOC.
• Ensure program excellence in cost, schedule, and performance holding teams accountable and fostering continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Strategy setting

DoD familiarity

Clearance

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Program management tools

Job description

Integrated Solutions for Systems, Inc. (IS4S) is seeking a Defense Systems Site Director to lead New England operations from Boston, MA. This senior role requires strategic leadership, technical direction, and executive engagement with DoD stakeholders to grow the defense portfolio.

Candidates will guide multidisciplinary teams, manage program offices, and ensure contract execution excellence, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement across sites.”