Senior Air Force Programs Growth Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Retirement match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Air Force Client Development Lead to drive growth for the DoD program, coordinating HDR teams and external partners.

The role focuses on identifying, capturing, and delivering technical services aligned with company goals while managing relationships with a broad set of stakeholders. The candidate will bring 15+ years of leadership, executive experience, and a track record in strategic planning and program management, including work with Air Force contracts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a professional area of study relevant to engineering, architecture, planning or science.
• 15+ years progressive leadership experience in large, complex organizations with 5+ years at executive level.
• Experience with strategic planning and program management.
• Experience with Department of the Air Force installations/contracts.
• Ability to motivate teams and align with employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Achieves sales goals related to Air Force programs across HDR services.
• Develops opportunities, capture plans, and proposals for the Air Force market.
• Directs program execution across HDR disciplines and stakeholders.
• Collaborates with Federal Directors and marketing to pursue opportunities.
• Maintains key client relationships and ensures quality delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Executive collaboration

Team motivation

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/architecture/science

Tools

Sales Cloud

CRM systems

Job description

HDR, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Air Force Client Development Lead to drive growth for the DoD program, coordinating HDR teams and external partners.

The role focuses on identifying, capturing, and delivering technical services aligned with company goals while managing relationships with a broad set of stakeholders. The candidate will bring 15+ years of leadership, executive experience, and a track record in strategic planning and program management, including work with Air Force contracts.