QinetiQ North America

Sr. Director, Profit & Loss (P&L)

QinetiQ North America$225K — $275K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Currently possess or be able to obtain TS/SCI Clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Military Science, or related field; Master's preferred.
  • 10+ years of leadership experience in defense or homeland security portfolios.
  • Experience managing a government services or technology portfolio exceeding $50M with P&L accountability.
  • Proven track record in business growth through large federal contracts execution.
  • Strong knowledge in counter-threat mission areas including Counter-UAS, IED, and ISR.
  • Demonstrated executive leadership in complex government contracting.

Responsibilities

  • Own full P&L responsibility for the Counter Threat portfolio, overseeing revenue and operational performance.
  • Develop and execute strategic growth plans for QinetiQ US within the counter-threat market.
  • Lead programs focused on counter-threat mission areas such as UAS and force protection.
  • Build and maintain relationships with executives across U.S. Army, DHS, and CENTCOM.
  • Partner with Business Development to identify and win new opportunities.
  • Ensure program execution meets customer satisfaction and financial goals.
  • Drive organizational excellence through talent development and mentoring.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
  • Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
  • Professional development and training opportunities.
  • Flexible work arrangements and potential for remote work.
Full Job Description
Position Overview

QinetiQ US is seeking a highly accomplished Sr. Director of Profit & Loss (P&L) to lead and grow its Counter Threat Portfolio, with responsibility for delivering operational excellence, strategic growth, and financial performance across a diverse portfolio of programs supporting the U.S. Government. This executive leader will own full P&L responsibility for the portfolio, driving operational excellence, strategic growth, and financial performance across programs supporting the U.S. Government's most critical national security missions. The role combines hands-on program execution with customer engagement, business development, and capture strategy balancing the demands of mature sustainment contracts, cutting-edge research initiatives, and emerging technology delivery within a single, high-visibility portfolio.

Responsibilities
  • Own full P&L responsibility for the Counter Threat portfolio, including revenue growth, profitability, forecasting, budgeting, and operational performance.
  • Develop and execute a strategic growth plan that expands QinetiQ US’s position within the counter-threat market.
  • Lead a portfolio of programs focused on counter-UAS, force protection, border security, ISR, and other counter-threat mission areas.
  • Build and maintain executive-level relationships with customers across the U.S. Army, DHS, CENTCOM, and related allied governments and international defense organizations.
  • Partner with Business Development and Capture teams to identify, qualify, and win new opportunities while expanding existing customer relationships.
  • Oversee program execution to ensure exceptional customer satisfaction, technical performance, schedule adherence, and financial results.
  • Lead multidisciplinary teams across program management, engineering, operations, contracts, finance, and business development.
  • Ensure compliance with all government contracting regulations, security requirements, and company policies.
  • Drive organizational excellence through talent development, mentoring, and succession planning.
  • Represent QinetiQ US at customer engagements, industry conferences, and strategic partner meetings.
Required Qualifications
  • (Must Be Able to Obtain and/or Currently Possess): TS/SCI Clearance
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Military Science, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
  • Minimum of10 yearsof progressive leadership experience managing defense and/or homeland security portfolios.
  • Demonstrated success managing a$50M+ government services or technology portfoliowith direct P&L accountability.
  • Experience supporting theU.S. Army,U.S Central Command (CENTCOM), and Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
  • Proven track record growing business through successful capture and execution of large federal contracts.
  • Strong understanding of counter-threat mission areas, including: Counter - UAS, Cunter - IED, Force Protection, Border Security, ISR, Integrated Sensor Systems.
  • Demonstrated executive leadership in complex government contracting environments.
  • Experience managing geographically dispersed teams and multiple program managers.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and executive presentation skills.
  • Travel 40-50% if not local
Preferred Qualifications
  • Existing relationships with Capability Program Executives (CPEs), Army Futures Command, Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM), DHS components (CBP, USCG), USSOCOM, USAF Security Forces Center/AFLCMC, Army Research Laboratory (ARL), and the Joint Staff.
  • Experience integrating emerging technologies including AI-enabled sensing, autonomous systems, robotics, electronic warfare, and advanced analytics into operational solutions.
  • Demonstrated success leading organizations through rapid growth or portfolio transformation.
Pay Transparency

The salary range for this role is $225,000 - $275,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. QinetiQ US considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidates work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

About QinetiQ North America

QinetiQ North America (QNA) is a subsidiary of QinetiQ Group plc, a British multinational defense technology company. QNA provides technology solutions and services to the United States government and commercial customers. The company's offerings include unmanned systems, cybersecurity solutions, engineering services, and more. QNA has over 6000 employees and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia.
Learn more about QinetiQ North America
Size
6,000 employees
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Founded
2005

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