Vice President, Site Lead - Germantown

Leonardo DRS; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo DRS in Germantown, MD seeks a Vice President, Site Lead to guide the Germantown site through growth, aligning manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, and program management to meet commitments. You will oversee the US P&L and translate strategy into practical site plans with clear milestones.

The role requires 15+ years of leadership in aerospace/defense, strong financial acumen, and executive communication skills. A bachelor’s degree is required; master’s preferred.

Qualifications

• 15 or more years of experience leading complex business or operational activities.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or government contracting.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; a master’s degree is preferred.
• Proven success leading growth and change across multiple functions while maintaining execution.
• Experience with P&L oversight, budgeting, forecasting, resource allocation, and business-performance management.
• The ability to translate strategy into operating plans and use performance data to drive decisions and improvement.
• A record of developing leaders and building accountable, collaborative teams.
• Executive-level communication skills and sound judgment in working with customers, senior leaders, and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Germantown site with cross-functional alignment around priorities and commitments.
• Oversee the DRS RADA US P&L and monitor financial performance with budgets and forecasts.
• Translate opportunities into practical site plans with clear milestones and accountability.
• Strengthen execution by resolving constraints affecting quality and delivery.
• Establish an operating rhythm with meaningful measures to surface risks and guide decisions.
• Develop leaders and scale processes for organizational growth and culture.
• Provide senior leadership with performance insights and resource needs, with action recommendations.
• Represent DRS RADA Technologies to customers, suppliers, and government stakeholders.

Skills

Executive leadership

P&L management

Strategic planning

Cross-functional coordination

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree preferred

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Vice President, Site Lead - Germantown

Location: Germantown, MD, US, 20876

Job ID: 116030

DRS RADA Technologies, a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is focused on proprietary radar solutions and legacy avionics systems supporting the defense industry globally. The company is a global pioneer of AESA tactical radars for active military protection, counter-drone applications, critical infrastructure protection, and border surveillance.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Vice President, Site Leadto lead our Germantown site through a period of significant growth. As a member of theDRS RADA senior leadership group, this executive will provide oversight of theDRS RADA US profit and loss (P&L)and lead the site’s growth and execution. The role requires a leader who can turn business priorities into coordinated plans, build the capacity and leadership needed to scale, and deliver reliably for customers.

What you'll do:

• Lead the Germantown site.Set direction and align manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, program management, and local support functions around shared priorities and customer commitments.
• Provide oversight of the DRS RADA US P&L.Work with finance and functional leaders to monitor financial performance, develop budgets and forecasts, evaluate investments, and make informed trade-offs across growth, cost, capacity, and execution.
• Drive growth with operational discipline.Translate business opportunities and strategic objectives into practical site plans, with clear resources, owners, milestones, and measures of success.
• Strengthen execution.Identify and address constraints affecting quality, delivery, program performance, and customer responsiveness. Ensure cross-functional issues are resolved promptly and corrective actions are sustained.
• Establish a focused operating rhythm.Review meaningful measures of safety, quality, delivery, cost, program execution, financial performance, and people. Use those measures to surface risks early and guide decisions.
• Build the organization for scale.Develop leaders, strengthen processes and coordination, and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and employee engagement.
• Contribute to senior leadership decisions.Provide a clear view of site performance, business opportunities, risks, and resource needs, with recommendations for action.
• Represent DRS RADA Technologies. Build effective relationships with customers, suppliers, government stakeholders, and other partners as appropriate.

What success looks like:

• The Germantown site has the capacity, processes, and leadership strength to support growth without compromising quality, delivery, or employee engagement.
• DRS RADA US financial performance and risks are visible, understood, and actively managed.
• Site priorities are translated into coordinated plans that teams execute and customers can rely on.
• Leaders use a focused set of performance measures to make timely decisions, remove barriers, and sustain improvements.
• The leadership team works effectively across functions, develops its people, and takes ownership of results.

What you bring:

• 15 or more yearsof relevant experience leading complex business or operational activities.
• Experience inaerospace, defense, or government contracting.
• A bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience; a master’s degree is preferred.
• Demonstrated success leading growth and change across multiple functions while maintaining strong execution.
• Experience with P&L oversight, budgeting, forecasting, resource allocation, and business-performance management.
• The ability to translate strategy into operating plans and use performance data to drive decisions and improvement.
• A record of developing leaders and building accountable, collaborative teams.
• Executive-level communication skills and sound judgment in working with customers, senior leaders, and other stakeholders.

U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.
*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Our Vision. To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.

Our Values. The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles:

• Integrity
• Agility
• Excellence
• Customer Focus
• Community & Respect
• Innovation

We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.