Director of USG Programs
About PAC
PAC is an innovative, privately-owned company delivering high-impact operational capability to our Defense and commercial partners. Our trusted team of engineers, operational experts and technical specialists share a passion for the capabilities we support – always ready to go the extra mile to ensure mission success. We look for people who value integrity, flexibility, and professionalism – these values set the standard for everything we do.
Our culture allows us a unique opportunity to make – and see – an impact. We enable autonomy, value professional curiosity and decisiveness, and – above all – cultivate collaboration. Our dream candidate doesn’t just ‘fit’ our culture – they add something unique and enhance it.
About the role
Our team is seeking a Director of US Government Programs focused on Aerospace Acquisition and Sustainment Services to help drive new business and creative solutions. Assignments will vary, but will include the following responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership – Provide strategic leadership by drafting and executing annual plans that align with corporate objectives, effectively managing team members, fostering PAC’s corporate culture, monitoring service quality, resolving issues, and reporting to the Executive Leadership Team.
- Business Development – Drive acquisition of new contracts in PAC’s core capabilities and lead new business opportunity developments into cohesive proposals and/or plans.
- Stakeholder Engagement – Cultivate and maintain robust relationships with all stakeholders, demonstrating exceptional decision-making abilities, implementing and refining communication plans, and negotiating contracts on behalf of PAC.
- Specialist Expertise – Offer specialist knowledge and ensure the highest quality support to technical staff while providing authoritative technical advice to third parties representing PAC and/or the customer.
- Operational Compliance – Collaborate with the Chief Executive Officer to ensure daily operations meet corporate compliance standards, efficiently plan and allocate resources, forecast and meet cash-flow targets, provide high-quality advice and reports to leadership, support International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) compliance, and maintain client security requirements.
- Staff Welfare and Development – Promote staff welfare and uphold PAC’s corporate culture by managing recruitment efforts, preparing evaluations, monitoring leave liabilities, resolving HR issues, administering professional development, overseeing staff professionalism and integrity, and evaluating future project needs.
- Travel – Local and interstate travel in support of this position. May be required to travel internationally. Travel is expected up to 20-30% of the time.
This role is dynamic and involves collaboration across different physical locations and multiple time zones and supports client tasks and objectives as well as corporate needs.
Our ideal candidate is someone who:
- Values autonomy and naturally takes ownership.
- Displays initiative and has exceptional attention to detail.
- Is an effective communicator and demonstrates a willingness to work collaboratively.
- Is able to multi-task and adjust to constantly changing priorities.
- Has a strong work ethic and always displays integrity and professionalism.
- Possesses excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to addressing challenges.
- Shows a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
- Maintains a high standard of quality and ensures compliance with industry regulations.
Life at PAC
We recognize the value of your unique skills and will provide you with a flexible working environment, ongoing training and development opportunities and a competitive salary. Additional benefits include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision options
- Life Insurance
- 401k plan with employer matching
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid vacation leave, sick leave and public holidays.
Integrity is one of PAC’s core values and as such, we are committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion. PAC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Employment decisions are based solely on the best person for the job and without regard to candidate status, background and/or any characteristics protected by laws and regulations.
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. US citizenship and ability to maintain a security clearance is required for most positions.
Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered.
PAC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Employment type:
Full-time and exempt, salaried
Sector:
Government, Defense, and commercial aviation
Salary range:
$150,000-$175,000
Location:
Remote. Preferred location is DC or near military base, mid-Atlantic
