Job Number
185
Company Type
Manufacturer
Location
Hauppauge, NY
Job Description
Reporting to the General Manager of Companies an Amphenol Company, the Business Unit Director will lead and manage the full P&L for a business within Companies, iRF Solutions located in Sparks, MD. Acting as a General Manager, this role is accountable for delivering business growth, financial performance, program execution, customer relationships and satisfaction, and strategic planning. This role requires a forward-thinking leader with deep technical knowledge and sharp business acumen. The ideal candidate is a strong, hands-on leader who understands the defense and intelligence market, excels at team building, and thrives in a dynamic, results-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all aspects of the business unit, including strategy, operations, program management, business development, and financial performance.
- Own full P&L responsibility and deliver revenue, margin, and growth targets.
- Develop, present, and execute the long-term strategy in alignment with company objectives.
- Foster strong relationships with DoD and intelligence customers; ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and contract performance.
- Cultivate long-term customer partnerships and convert technical capabilities into sustained revenue streams.
- Oversee program and engineering teams to ensure high-quality, on-time, and within-budget delivery of products and solutions.
- Drive new business capture and proposal development in collaboration with Sales, BD, and Engineering.
- Lead and develop a cross-functional team; create a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, security requirements, and federal regulations (e.g., ITAR, FAR/DFARS).
- Provide accurate forecasting, budgeting, and reporting to executive leadership.
- Strong customer orientation with ability to serve as the executive face of the business unit to key accounts
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field required; Master’s or MBA preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in defense, aerospace, or related industry, with 5+ years in a P&L leadership role.
- Track record of cultivating long-term customer partnerships and converting technical capabilities into sustained revenue streams.
- Proven track record of leading complex, high-value technical sales/programmatic growth with defense primes, aerospace OEMs, or advanced communications customers.
- Strong understanding of RF/microwave technologies, SIGINT/COMINT systems, or adjacent mission domains.
- Experience working with DoD, intelligence community, or other government customers.
- Strong financial acumen and operational execution skills.
- Active or previously held U.S. Security Clearance preferred (Secret or higher).
- Contract Specialties Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.
Job ID: 19804
