Senior Director, Air Dominance and Strike Growth

Senior Director, Air Dominance And Strike Growth

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

Air Dominance And Strike is a mission oriented team focused on delivering advanced autonomous capabilities to the warfighter. The Division is made up of three separate Business Lines, Autonomous Airpower, Advanced Effects, and Mission Autonomy. Air Dominance And Strike has developed hardware including the Fury and Barracuda Autonomous Air Vehicles and software namely Lattice for Mission Autonomy. We continually strive to push the boundaries of the possible in terms of capability and redefining performance for defense industry.

We are seeking a Senior Director, Air Dominance And Strike Growth to join the team and help continue to support our hyper-growth Division.

What You'll Do

• Lead large capture campaigns, with focus on growing programs of record or similar transitioned programs at scale
• Collaborate with technical teams to craft long term growth and product strategies for the Division
• Develop and maintain close, trusted partner relationships with offices of senior military and civilian US Government customers, current and prospective customers, as well as industry partners and suppliers
• Assist the customers in meeting their requirements and capability gaps with capabilities, products, and technologies available or being developed by Anduril and in relevant defense sectors
• Provide guidance, advice, and support to Division leadership team regarding business investments and priorities
• Foster a culture of trust, open communications, customer focus, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with customers to identify new business opportunities, proactively communicate and resolve program issues, and provide strategic direction to program teams
• Lead initiatives that move the organization forward, contributing to business / financial performance
• Deliver on financial performance commitments and strategic market growth

Required Qualifications

The ideal candidate should know target customers across the DoD and IC communities and have an intimate understanding of government acquisition

This candidate must have high ownership and be able to work in a fast-paced, highly entrepreneurial, and creative environment

This leader should be a builder and someone who is adaptive and who can lead new and innovative approaches to market

Demonstrated high-energy leader who will drive performance and exhibit strong management skills with a high level of emotional intelligence

Demonstrated knowledge of relevant DoD Programs and platforms, related enabling technologies, systems integration, communications, software development

The successful candidate will be a proven leader who has pursued and won complex sales campaigns

Ideally have strong connections within relevant program offices and government customer accounts in addition to experience working with classified and / or special access programs

Ability to identify, establish and use important customer relationships with senior level officials and program stakeholders

Demonstrated success in leading, scaling or transitioning programs

Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in the defense sector

Excellent writing, communication skills with experience presenting to senior executives and customers

Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance

Candidate must be willing to travel up to 50%

Preferred candidate is based in Costa Mesa, CA

US Salary Range $190,000 - $285,000 USD The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and / or training, critical skills, and / or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including :

Platinum Healthcare Benefits : For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.

Basic Life / AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.

Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.

16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.

Family Planning & Parenting Support : Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.

Mental Health Resources : We provide free mental health resources 24 / 7 including therapy, life coaching, and more.

A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.

Daily Meals and Provisions : For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.

Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.

Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).

401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)

Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!

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