Herndon, VA, 22095, USA
5 days ago
Senior Division Director - Threat Mitigation
Amentum is seeking a Division Director to lead the Threat Mitigation portfolio, supporting defense and intelligence government customers in our Intelligence & Cyber Business Unit. This role provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and business development expertise to ensure program success and division growth. The Division Director will manage a team of Program Managers and work closely with Finance, Contracts, Human Resources and other functional operations to achieve performance objectives. **Key Responsibilities:** + Provide visionary leadership and direction for programs within the Threat Mitigation Division, driving alignment with Amentum’s mission and long-term goals. + Identify, pursue, and capture new business opportunities within the designated customer space, expanding the division's portfolio. + Oversee division financial performance, ensuring P&L targets are met and continuously optimized for sustained growth. + Build and maintain key relationships with government customers, executive leadership, and internal stakeholders to facilitate collaboration and innovation. + Lead large-scale engineering, cyber, training, technical contracts, and/or critical mission support programs, ensuring timely and efficient execution. + Cultivate a high-performing, collaborative culture, prioritizing talent development, retention, and succession planning. + Drive transformational change initiatives, improving processes, team structures, and operational effectiveness to support long-term division growth. + Ensure all contracts and operations adhere to regulatory requirements, security protocols, and risk mitigation strategies. + Define and track performance indicators such as growth targets, program execution benchmarks, and financial KPIs to ensure success in the role. + Must be willing to travel within the DC/MD/VA region, engaging with both customer sites and Amentum corporate locations. **Qualifications:** + Bachelor’s degree in a related field. + 15+ years of experience, with 10+ years in a leadership role managing P&L responsibilities. + Active Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility. + Demonstrated success managing large-scale engineering & technical contracts aligned with the division's mission. + Proven experience overseeing P&L exceeding $100M annually and managing teams of 100+ personnel. + Strong understanding of cybersecurity, industrial systems, and strategic risk management. + Established relationships with relevant government customers and industry leaders. + Ability to foster an environment that encourages innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. **Preferred Qualifications:** + Track record of leading growth initiatives and business development efforts.
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