Hiring: Director, IRAD Programs Company: Leonardo DRS Location: Germantown, MD Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 14:22:41 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : Defense Industry, Program Management, Risk Management, Security Clearance, Six Sigma About the job Experience: •10 years relevant experience. Required Skills: •Lead and oversee leading the line of business (LOB) and/or Company (CO) program management function. This includes full life cycle management (development, production, and sustainment) of the LOB and/or CO. •Ensure proper methods are followed to track program cost, schedules and performance across LOB and/or CO •Track all program cost, schedules and performance against established program milestones; reporting the status to management stakeholders on a regular basis •Develop and implement recovery plans for yellow and red programs (i.e. schedule, technical performance) •Ensure program methodologies for the LOB and/or CO and the program management directives are followed •Work closely with existing customers, and obtain feedback on the company’s performance •Work closely with business development, marketing and sales to enhance the business portfolio •May lead all meetings and the integrated product team (kick-off through project close) Qualifications: •Engineering or business degree required. Master’s degree preferred. •Minimum of 10 years relevant experience. •Certification in Program Management preferred (i.e. PMP or DAU level 3) •Advanced knowledge of program management tools and procedures •Leadership and management skills, particularly “influence management” and “conflict resolution” Compensation: •$146,497 - $227,436 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!