Director, Special Programs

HawkEye 360; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in RF geospatial analytics is seeking a Director, Special Programs to lead strategic initiatives and manage complex projects in aerospace and defense. The role requires a seasoned professional with extensive experience in system development, RF hardware design, and exceptional leadership skills to drive organizational objectives and ensure clear communication among stakeholders.

Benefits

Annual performance bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Must have an active DoD Top Secret clearance.
• 15+ years managing complex system development projects.
• Experience in RF hardware design and development.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define concepts, requirements, and business cases for new programs.
• Lead end-to-end management of strategic special programs.
• Oversee development, testing, and integration of hardware & software.
• Manage detailed program plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Serve as primary contact for customers and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Systems Engineering

Project Engineering

Education

Active DoD Top Secret clearance

15+ years experience in aerospace/defense

Job description

HawkEye is seeking a strategic and technically adept Director, Special Programs to join our team to drive the strategy and execution of strategic programs for the company. In this role, you will lead the initial formulation, technical and programmatic definition, and execution of highly engineered hardware and software systems (space, ground and other domains) to complement the standard HawkEye 360 capabilities.

Location: This position is based in Herndon, Virginia.

As the Director, Special Programs, your main responsibilities will be:

• Work closely with customers, sales, solutions, engineering, and exec team to define concepts, requirements and business cases for highly disruptive new programs.
• Lead the end-to-end management of several strategic special programs, from concept through delivery, ensuring alignment with company business objectives and customer needs.
• Oversee the development, testing, and integration of hardware & software systems, coordinating with the Engineering teams to ensure project milestones are met on time and within budget.
• Develop and maintain detailed program plans, schedules, and budgets, tracking progress and implementing corrective actions as needed
• Support the new business capture for these special programs
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, stakeholders, and internal teams, ensuring clear communication and reporting on program status, risks, and issues

Your skills and qualifications:
Essential education and experience:

• Must have an active DoD Top Secret clearance.
• 15+ years of prior experience managing complex system development projects within the aerospace or defense industry, including RF hardware design, development, fabrication, and test.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface with senior management, customers, and technical teams
• Demonstrated ability to manage development resources in program execution, including standing up a new team on behalf of an organization or a program
• Prior experience in Systems Engineering and Project Engineering

Desirable:

• Experience developing SIGINT systems (hardware, software, processing C2)
• Experience developing space hardware and integrated systems

Base Salary Range:$175,000 - $225,000 annually

HawkEye 360 offers a compensation package that includes a competitive base salary plus annual performance bonus and benefits. We consider many factors when determining salary offers, such as candidate's work experience, education, training & skills, as well as market and business considerations. We are also open to considering candidates with experience and qualifications at a different level than required in a job posting, which may affect the compensation package offered.

Company Overview:
HawkEye 360 is delivering a revolutionary source of global knowledge based on radio frequency (RF) geospatial analytics to those working to make the world a safer place. The company operates a commercial satellite constellation that detects, geolocates, and identifies a broad range of signals & behaviors. We employ cutting edge AI techniques to equip our global customers with high-impact insights needed to make decisions with confidence. HawkEye 360 is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia.

HawkEye 360 is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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