Senior Director, Business Operations & Growth

AV; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

AV in Arlington, VA seeks a Senior Director of Business Operations to serve as the principal operational and strategic partner to the Directed Energy VP. You will shape portfolio performance, financial outcomes, and long-term growth across all programs and product lines, driving execution and enterprise alignment.

You will lead cross-functional teams, oversee annual planning, manage risk and investments, and influence senior leaders to achieve profitability and scalability across the business

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience supporting or managing P&L driven businesses.
• Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain or maintain a security clearance.
• Strong background in long-range planning, annual operating plans, and executive business governance.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and operate effectively as a deputy or executive officer.
• Experience engaging executive-level customers and leading complex, cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the VP in driving Business Unit revenue growth and financial performance.
• Provide enterprise-level analysis of EAC trends, cost performance drivers, and financial risk posture to inform executive decision-making.
• Facilitate portfolio trade-space discussions regarding performance, resource allocation, and investment priorities.
• Support development and oversight of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), long-range financial planning, and financial performance updates.
• Identify structural performance improvements that strengthen predictability, scalability, and profitability.
• Own Business Unit-level integration across Program Management, Engineering, Finance, Contracts, Supply Chain, and Growth functions to ensure cohesive portfolio execution.
• Establish and enforce operating rhythms, governance frameworks, and performance standards across the Business Unit.
• Lead and direct resolution of escalated cross-program risks impacting cost, schedule, or technical performance.
• Hold portfolio execution accountable to Business Unit strategic priorities, financial objectives, and performance commitments.
• Drive and oversee continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen execution discipline, scalability, and organizational effectiveness.
• Partner with cross functional teams and leadership to define and align portfolio capabilities, investment priorities, and pursuit strategies for strategic opportunities.
• Inform bid/no-bid decisions through financial, technical, and capacity analysis.
• Lead and shape proposal strategy development, including pricing strategy, margin targets, risk positioning, execution maturity assessments, and proposal reviews.
• Support customer engagements in partnership with cross functional team, representing portfolio performance, operational readiness, and strategic roadmap.

Job description

AV in Arlington, VA seeks a Senior Director of Business Operations to serve as the principal operational and strategic partner to the Directed Energy VP. You will shape portfolio performance, financial outcomes, and long-term growth across all programs and product lines, driving execution and enterprise alignment.

You will lead cross-functional teams, oversee annual planning, manage risk and investments, and influence senior leaders to achieve profitability and scalability across the business