Benefits

We have Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with company match. Long/Short Term Disability and Life Insurance. 25 days of PTO per year. Employees may choose to work or take PTO on Federal Holidays (pending contract requirements). We also offer a TRICARE Supplement Insurance Package as well as Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for areas of study relevant to employee position responsibilities and opportunities for professional growth.

Position Description

Job Title / Labor Category Title

Technical Director - NAVAIR Market / Assistant Vice President

Location

Chesapeake, VA - Chesapeake, VA 23320 US (Primary)

Security Clearance Requirements

Secret

Job Description

Job Description

Sellers & Associates, LLC (S&A) is seeking a Technical Director for the NAVAIR Market who will be responsible for contributing to S&A's business plan to grow our position within NAVAIR, and to assist in expanding our value-added Tier 1 work. The individual will provide expertise and leadership across multiple strategic, technical, and logistics disciplines and provide mission support and integrated solutions for our customers and/or for internal organizational purposes. The individual will ensure effective management of business activities with the goal of growing company corporate experience. S&A is looking for someone who is forward-thinking, a self-starter, and who operates with vision and integrity. The Technical Director will be expected to operate with minimal supervision and/or guidance and will need to possess the capability to strategize and execute plans that will contribute to the project they are working.
Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert in multiple disciplines for a variety of strategic projects.
• Design strategies for future business development projects based on the company's objectives.
• Align strategic program efforts and activities and other projects with company goals and objectives.
• Support business development activities, with emphasis on client engagement and call plans. Supports bid generation and other activities as required.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with Government stakeholders in target markets and clients.
• Maintain a physical presence at relevant NAVAIR stakeholders, engaging with clients in person.
• Contribute to the development of company innovation tools and templates to manage strategic programs at all stages.
• Contribute to the expansion of work within core markets through alignment of client needs and goals with S&A expertise and capabilities.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to support business and/or organizational change activities, ensuring they are planned and delivered effectively.
• Attend industry technical trade shows.
• Write White Papers and participate and/or lead technical studies.
• Lead company technical exchanges across organizations.
• Consult projects and contracts within areas of technical expertise.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree is required. Master's degree preferred. Technical, Engineering, or Managerial discipline from an accredited university required.
  • Degrees in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related Engineering fields also desired.
• An extra 5 years of related professional experience may be substituted in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.
• 10-15 years' experience preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification from Project Management Institute (PMI) or DAWIA III in Program Management desired.
• Active Secret Level Security Clearance is required upon employment and must have ability to maintain. Top Secret Clearance is desired.

Must Have Skills

• Demonstrated experience in managing complex contracts, preferred experience managing subcontractors.
• Excellent communication and briefing skills. Preferred at Flag or SES level.
• Experience engaging with and interacting with senior ranking military and Government civilian personnel (up to Flag/SES level).
• Direct support to NAVAIR competencies, with knowledge of NAVAIR HQ and program offices (PMAs).
• Experience with and knowledge of the following NAVAIR Programs and codes:
  • Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD)
  • Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD)
  • Unmanned & Emerging Systems (PMA 268, 266, & 262)
  • PMA 261
  • PMA 276
• Experience with NAVAIR logistics and supply chain processes.
• Experience with either fixed-wing, rotary-wing, or UAS platforms, including the integration of avionics, sensors, weapons, and mission systems.
• Experience of and knowledge with acquisition policies and procedures within the DOD 5000 framework.
• Desired knowledge of NAVAIR airworthiness processes.
• Knowledge of NAVAIR lifecycle sustainment policies and processes.
• Knowledge managing client relationships, with preferred proven track record of growth of work through targeted performance-based marketing.
• Experience with contract management, to include cost management and the management of teams.
• Systems Engineering knowledge is a bonus.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs)

Travel %

20 - 30%