Radiance Technologies

Division Manager - Space Technologies Division

Radiance Technologies • $120K — $145K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Experience managing multidisciplinary teams in a government contracting environment
  • Minimum 7 years supporting Department of Defense programs
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Program Management, Engineering or related field
  • Experience with Army modernization initiatives and SETA support operations

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a multidisciplinary workforce of engineers and support staff
  • Develop and implement career development plans for team members
  • Interface with government stakeholders to ensure mission success
  • Drive operational efficiencies and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Support recruiting initiatives to fill vacancies quickly
  • Conduct performance evaluations and mentor employees
  • Coordinate across teams for timely mission-focused deliverables

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career growth and development
  • Access to leading-edge technology projects
  • Ability to work in a high-impact government contracting environment
  • Engagement with senior government personnel and stakeholders
  • A commitment to fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration
Full Job Description
Radiance Technologies is seeking a highly qualified Division Manager to lead its Space Technologies Division in support of United States Army Space and Missile Defense Command-Technical Center (USASMDC-TC) located at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. This senior leadership role is responsible for overseeing a multidisciplinary team providing Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support across science & technology, modernization, rapid prototyping, cybersecurity, security management, and program operations. As the Army continues to prioritize modernization and rapid capability fielding, the Division Manager will play a critical role in advancing innovative solutions that accelerate prototype development, integrate Soldier feedback, and transition emerging technologies to support the Warfighter. The successful candidate will lead a diverse workforce while maintaining strong customer relationships, driving operational excellence, and ensuring high-quality support aligned with mission objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Division Leadership & Workforce Management
• Lead, coordinate, mentor, and manage a multidisciplinary workforce consisting of engineers, cybersecurity specialists, security managers, acquisition professionals, and business support personnel.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct supervisory and administrative management functions, including employee timecard oversight and approval.
• Develop and implement employee career development plans and individualized growth strategies.
• Perform annual performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching and mentoring to employee-owners.
• Implement corrective action plans and personal improvement plans when necessary in coordination with Human Resources.
• Support recruiting and staffing initiatives by anticipating customer requirements and proactively developing speculative job postings to rapidly fill emerging vacancies.
• Ensure workforce readiness and alignment with evolving customer mission requirements.

Customer Engagement & Program Execution
• Interface with Radiance leadership and government stakeholders to ensure exceptional customer satisfaction and mission support.
• Maintain strong relationships with government leadership and proactively identify opportunities for process improvement and enhanced mission support.
• Support Radiance leadership in developing and communicating Monthly Status Reports and other program execution metrics.
• Coordinate across technical and business teams to ensure timely, accurate, and mission-focused deliverables.
• Drive operational efficiencies and support continuous process improvement initiatives across the division.

Required Skills:
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and customer engagement skills.
• Ability to manage multidisciplinary technical and business teams in a fast-paced government contracting environment.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with senior government personnel and internal stakeholders.
• Experience managing multiple priorities, personnel actions, and customer requirements simultaneously.

Required Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Program Management, Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience supporting Department of Defense programs.
• Experience supporting Army modernization initiatives, science & technology projects, or rapid prototyping.
• Familiarity with DoD program management processes, and SETA support operations.
• Experience operating in classified environments and supporting sensitive government programs.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with proven ability to lead organizational growth and customer expansion initiatives.

Desired Qualifications
• Master's degree in Business Administration, Program Management, Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience supporting technology centers or research laboratories.
• Demonstrated success leading matrixed teams.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity, systems engineering, and acquisition program support functions.

About Radiance Technologies

Radiance Technologies is a defense contractor that provides systems engineering, technology development, and operational support services to the Department of Defense, intelligence community, and other government agencies. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama. Radiance Technologies has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States by Inc. Magazine and has received numerous awards for its work in the defense industry.
Learn more about Radiance Technologies
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$300 million

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