Director Of Army Programs

Job Purpose:

The incumbent is responsible for leading all business development efforts, campaign strategy development, and execution of Leonardo Helicopters USA, Inc. (LH USA) US Army programs and services. Including, but not limited to, all existing and future LH USA US Army programs and support functions.

The incumbent will lead and oversee US Army programs for LHD and LH USA and ensure interface and coordination with AWPC, LHD Cascina Costa, and external organizations and agencies.

Duties:

• Develop annual customer engagement plan supported by budget and resource requests. Coordinate your annual strategy with the other portfolios and supporting functions such as communications, Legislative Affairs, Marketing, and consultants.

• Develop a long-term (5-10 year) strategy for the portfolio, including any advanced development efforts and potential industrial partnerships.

• Near-term focus on US Army Training Helicopter (UH-72 replacement) and developing a tilt-rotor training initiative for the Army as they transition to the V-280.

• Assist in revenue generation for the LH Florida Support Facility through business development and execution of MRO activities.

• Plan, implement, execute existing LH USA and LHD US Army customer programs and initiatives in coordination with the AWPC and LHD leadership teams.

• Government contracting, including management of proposal efforts, with US Defense, and Federal Government Agencies

• Military and commercial rotary-wing aircraft/tiltrotor aircraft, technologies, operational requirements, and logistical support

• Direct customer engagement

• Product demonstrations

• Site visits

• Sponsorships

• Participation in trade show events

• Sales

Skills/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree

• 15-20 years in related field - Military Officer or mid-level Executive Security Clearance

• Understanding of the LH USA business, specifically its LHD corporate and relationship to Leonardo

• Technical presentation skills

• Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative, fast-paced environment

• Ability to build long-term relationships with internal and external customers by understanding their current and future needs

• Strong communication skills - both written and verbal

Leonardo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

[NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.]

Here are the hiring process steps and what you can expect from us:

Step 1: Application Review:

Upon submitting your application, it is made available to the recruitment team to review and ensure you meet the basic qualifications.

Step 2: Interview:

If you have been identified to move forward in the process, you may be invited to participate in a one-on-one or panel interview. The interview format can be a phone call, in-person, or virtual meeting.

Step 3: Offer:

If you reach this stage of the interview process, congratulations! You will be provided an offer to join the Leonardo Electronics US Inc. team. The offer will include details about your salary, benefits package and start date.