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Director of Electronic Security Programs Purpose:  * Valkyrie Enterprises is seeking a Director of Electronic Security Programs who will sit out of our office in Norfolk, VA, Charleston, SC, Huntsville, AL, or potentially operate remotely. * This is a senior leader responsible for overseeing a portfolio of complex U.S. Federal Government programs and projects involving Electronic Security Systems (ESS), critical communications infrastructure, and enterprise-level security technologies. * This role leads multi-disciplinary teams, partners closely with Business Development to drive growth, and ensures that programs scale effectively as the company expands. The ideal candidate is a strategic, results-driven leader with deep program management expertise, proven ability to build and develop high-performing teams, and strong technical understanding of DoD/DoS security systems and supporting infrastructure. Job Description: Strategic Leadership & Organizational Growth * Build, mentor, and lead high-performing program and project teams, ensuring clear accountability and continuous professional development. * Drive organizational scale by maturing processes, improving execution efficiency, and implementing repeatable program management frameworks. * Partner with Business Development to shape strategy, identify growth opportunities, and support capture, proposal development, and cost estimating efforts. * Work closely with senior leadership to establish program objectives, allocate resources, and ensure alignment with corporate goals. Program & Portfolio Management * Provide executive oversight for multiple Federal Government programs and ESS implementations, ensuring successful delivery across cost, schedule, scope, quality, and risk. * Develop and review program plans, schedules, staffing models, budgets, and performance metrics. * Ensure project teams adhere to contractual requirements, technical specifications, and regulatory standards (UFC, DoD security requirements, and customer-specific policies). * Conduct executive-level customer briefings and reporting, ensuring transparency and proactive problem-solving. Technical Oversight & Operational Excellence * Provide technical direction for the design, integration, and deployment of enterprise-level ESS solutions including Access Control, IDS, CCTV/VMS, alarm monitoring, and IP-based security networks. * Review and approve technical documentation such as system designs, statements of work, bills of material, and engineering submittals. * Ensure standardization and continuity across programs and promote technical best practices. * Oversee the processes governing commissioning, acceptance testing, system validation, and sustainment activities. Customer, Stakeholder, and Partner Engagement * Act as a senior-level liaison with government stakeholders, ensuring strong relationships and consistent customer satisfaction. * Manage and cultivate key subcontractor and teaming partner relationships. * Represent the company in industry engagements, partner discussions, and strategy meetings. Competencies & Leadership Attributes * Strong strategic thinker with demonstrated ability to scale operations. * Results-oriented and self-motivated with a bias for action. * Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills. * Ability to motivate and inspire teams while driving accountability. * High emotional intelligence and professionalism. * Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities. Qualifications: * Must have at least 10–15+ years of experience managing complex technical programs or large-scale Federal Government projects. * Must have demonstrated success building and leading teams in fast-paced environments. * Must have strong program management background with experience managing multiple ESS-related programs. * Must have deep knowledge of Access Control, IDS, CCTV/VMS, IP-based security systems, and DoD-related infrastructure. * Must have experience collaborating with Business Development on proposals, capture strategy, and cost estimates. * Must have exceptional communication skills with ability to engage at all organizational levels. * Must have U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance. Desired Qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree in engineering, management, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience) is preferred. * PMP certification is preferred. * Experience with Costpoint or similar systems is preferred. * Experience with enterprise security platforms such as Lenel, Genetec, Hirsch, AMAG, or Milestone is preferred. * Experience with federal acquisition processes and DoD/DoS procurement environments (e.g. US Army Corp of Engineers & Naval Information Warfare Center) is preferred. Security Requirements: * None Travel Requirements: * Travel up to 25% based on program needs and site visits. * Ability to work in office, remote, secure facility, and occasional field environments. Physical Requirements: * Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods. * Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another. * Communicating with others to exchange information. * Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers. Pre-Employment Requirements Any offer of employment with Valkyrie Enterprises is contingent upon the successful completion of all applicable pre-employment requirements. Depending on the position, these may include a criminal background investigation, employment and education verification, pre-employment drug screening, driving record review, security clearance eligibility, government installation access, and any other customer or contract-specific requirements. Failure to successfully meet any required pre-employment condition may result in the withdrawal of the contingent offer of employment.
Valkyrie strictly adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. This policy is based on Valkyrie’s commitment to hire and retain qualified employees consistent with position requirements; and to seek, employ, promote and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information or sexual orientation or other protected characteristics. Additionally, Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid life and disability insurances, 401k with match, education reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO). Pay Range: $120,000 - $180,000 per year