Director of Explosives Manufacturing (Contingency)
Core
Oversee energetics plant scale-up and lead execution of large, complex defense programs for chemical plant and munitions manufacturing operations, specifically producing HMX, RDX, and other novel energetics.
Role type
Director of Explosives Manufacturing (Program Management)
Builds
Defense munitions and chemical plant manufacturing operations
Domain
Defense contracting / Energetics manufacturing
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Program management, budgeting, risk management, regulatory compliance (ITAR/DFARS/FAR), Cost Account Management (CAM), Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), manufacturing operations, cross-functional team leadership, HMX/RDX production experience
Preferred skills
Master's degree, PMP certification, new molecule energetics scaling, proposal development, executive-level communication
Technologies
CAM, EVMS
Responsibilities
Lead planning and delivery of complex programs; manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk; serve as primary contact for customers and stakeholders; develop program plans and metrics; coordinate with R&D for new product development; lead cross-functional teams; oversee financial performance and cost control; mitigate program risks; prepare executive-level status reports.
Seniority
Director, strategic program leadership