Technical Director - NAVAIR Market / Assistant Vice President

Sellers & Associates, LLC (S&A) is a Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) that provides effective and affordable Programmatic and Engineering Support Services and Solutions to our Government and Commercial Clients. We work directly with our clients taking the time to understand their culture and requirements designing a custom solution tailored to meet their unique needs at an affordable price without sacrificing quality. Our specialties include Program/Engineering Management, Training/Training Technology, Technology/Product Development Strategy and Analysis, Project Management (Cost, Schedule, Scope & Quality), and Strategic Planning applied within our clients' unique domains and context.

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.

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%

Sellers and Associates, LLC is an E-Verify company and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.