Defense Systems Site Director

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

Defense Systems Site Director (Full Time)

Location: Boston, MA

At Integrated Solutions for Systems, Inc. (IS4S), our mission is to solve critical technical challenges of national importance through innovative engineering and management solutions. We proudly serve government, military, and commercial customers by delivering excellence with integrity always prioritizing doing the right thing over profit. As a 100% employee-owned company, IS4S fosters an entrepreneurial culture where every employee contributes to our success and shares in our growth.

If you are a visionary leader who thrives in dynamic environments, builds and motivates high-performing teams, and drives both technical excellence and business growth, we invite you to join us.

Position Overview

The Defense Systems Technical Site Director will lead IS4S’s New England operations, providing both strategic leadership and technical direction to advance the company’s defense systems portfolio.

This senior leader will be responsible for cultivating a high-performance culture, managing strategic relationships, and ensuring excellence in contract execution and customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate combines strong leadership presence, technical credibility, and a "hands-on/roll-ur-sleeves-up" business acumen, ability to guiding multidisciplinary teams, direct engagement and follow-up with senior DoD stakeholders, and an IS4S growth focus in JADC2, C5ISR, and C3BM initiatives.

Key Leadership and Technical 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.
• Cultivate a culture of collaboration and accountability, coordinating across IS4S locations to deliver integrated solutions.
• Lead, inspire, and develop a growing team of engineers and program managers to deliver on mission-critical DoD programs.
• Represent IS4S with authority and professionalism at national DoD and Air Force forums, technical exchanges, and industry events.

Required Skills And 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 supporting the DoD or Air Force.
• 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.
• Knowledge in JADC2, C5ISR, and C3BM systems and architectures.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills - capable of influence across organizational levels.
• Record of thought leadership or recognized contributions in defense community (e.g., publications, panels, or conferences).
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and program management tools.
• Active Secret clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in engineering, computer science, or related technical field.
• Former U.S. Air Force officer with acquisition or program management experience.
• Familiarity with PEO structures, AF enterprise architectures, and capability development processes.
• Experience working with government, industry, and FFRDC partners.
• Proven ability to make informed decisions under pressure and achieve closure on complex issues.
• Self-directed, results-oriented, and capable of managing cross-functional teams across multiple locations.
• TS/SCI clearance
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.

About IS4S

Integrated Solutions for Systems, Inc. (IS4S) is an employee-owned small business providing advanced engineering and management solutions to government, military, and commercial clients. Founded in 2008, IS4S specializes in PNT, missile system engineering, energetic R&D, vehicle electronics, additive manufacturing, and related technology innovation. Headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, IS4S operates across offices in Auburn, Opelika, Orlando, Niceville, Fort Walton Beach, Atlanta, Warner Robins, Dayton, Salt Lake City, Albuquerque, Washington D.C., and Aberdeen.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to solve important problems for our customers in an environment where doing the right thing is more important than profit, and where our company is fully owned and operated by ethical, motivated employees.

IS4S is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.