# Director Of Programs - C5ISR

> TOMORROW HIRE · Gilbert, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-21

**Salary:** USD 185,000–215,000

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Information Technology

## Description

**Director Of Programs – C5ISR**

**Location:** Gilbert, Arizona (Onsite)

**Salary Range**: $185,000 – $215,000

**Position Summary**

The Director of Programs – C5ISR is responsible for the leadership, execution, financial performance, and growth of a portfolio of defense and homeland security programs focused on C5ISR, border surveillance, and mission-critical security solutions. This leader oversees the Program Management Office (PMO), manages Program Managers, drives portfolio profitability, ensures successful program delivery, and supports strategic growth initiatives.

**Key Responsibilities**

**Program & PMO Leadership**

-   Lead the PMO and oversee a portfolio of 8–15 programs.
-   Ensure program performance meets cost, schedule, quality, and customer objectives.
-   Establish PMO governance, reporting, risk management, and execution processes.
-   Develop Program Managers while resolving portfolio-level issues and resource conflicts.

**Financial & Operational Leadership**

-   Own portfolio P&L, including revenue, profitability, forecasting, expenses, and cash flow.
-   Drive operational performance, delivery predictability, quality, and efficiency.
-   Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Business functions to ensure successful execution.
-   Identify and mitigate program and portfolio risks.

**Customer & Business Growth**

-   Build strong relationships with customers, prime contractors, and strategic partners.
-   Lead growth opportunities including contract extensions, follow-on awards, upgrades, and sustainment efforts.
-   Support business development, capture, and proposal activities.

## Requirements

**Required**

-   Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, Finance, or related field.
-   10+ years leadership experience in defense, aerospace, homeland security, or government sectors.
-   Experience leading a PMO and managing multiple programs through Program Managers.
-   Demonstrated P&L ownership and strong business acumen.
-   Strong leadership, communication, customer relationship, and organizational skills.
-   U.S. citizen eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
-   Must be able to work full-time on-site in Gilbert, AZ.

**Preferred**

-   Familiarity with radar, EO/IR, RF sensing, communications, networking, AI/ML analytics, Counter-UAS, or autonomous systems.
-   Experience managing engineering, manufacturing, systems integration, deployment, and sustainment programs
-   Demonstrated understanding of the engineering/technical, operational and financial considerations associated with designing, building, integrating, deploying and sustaining complex systems.
-   Knowledge of FAR/DFARS and government acquisition processes.
-   PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification.

## Benefits

**Compensation**

Salary for this position is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, the candidate’s experience, education, skills, leadership scope, and the specific requirements of the company’s programs and contracts.

Range: $185,000 – $215,000

**Benefits**

Eligible employees (30+ hours/week) may enroll in benefits starting the first of the month after hire. Offerings include:

-   Multiple Medical, Dental, and Vision plan options
-   Prescription coverage with mail-order option
-   Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Life, and Voluntary Insurance
-   401(k) with John Hancock (eligible after 6 months)
-   Health Savings Account (HSA)
-   Wellness and Employee Discount programs
-   Paid Time Off (2 weeks), 3 Sick Days (prorated), and Paid Holidays, including Winter Break (Dec 24–31)
-   Semi-monthly payroll (10th & 25th)

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