Director, Business Operations

1300 Eubank Boulevard Southeast, Albuquerque, United StatesOn-site

Responsibilities

Facilitate portfolio trade-space discussions regarding performance, resource allocation, and investment priorities.
Support development and oversight of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), long-range financial planning, and financial performance updates.
Identify structural performance improvements that strengthen predictability, scalability, and profitability. Cross-Functional Integration & Governance
Own Business Unit-level integration across Program Management, Engineering, Finance, Contracts, Supply Chain, and Growth functions to ensure cohesive portfolio execution.
Establish and enforce operating rhythms, governance frameworks, and performance standards across the Business Unit.
Lead and direct resolution of escalated cross-program risks impacting cost, schedule, or technical performance.
Hold portfolio execution accountable to Business Unit strategic priorities, financial objectives, and performance commitments.
Drive and oversee continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen execution discipline, scalability, and organizational effectiveness. Growth Strategy & Market Alignment
Inform bid/no-bid decisions through financial, technical, and capacity analysis.
Lead and shape proposal strategy development, including pricing strategy, margin targets, risk positioning, execution maturity assessments, and proposal reviews.
Support customer engagements in partnership with cross functional team, representing portfolio performance, operational readiness, and strategic roadmap. Basic

Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)
Bachelor’s degree is required in finance, engineering or in a related field or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Advanced degree, MBA or MS is highly preferred.
experience supporting or managing P&L driven businesses.
Proven ability to influence senior leaders and operate effectively as a deputy or executive officer.
experience supporting M&A activity strongly preferred. Other
Strong analytical, critical thinking and interpersonal skills, with the ability to speak and write persuasively Demonstrated
experience working with cross-functional teams; ability to develop and maintain internal and external trusting, professional relationships
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Uses vision to think beyond the immediate situation, explore multiple potential paths, and adapt decision-making style based on the situational circumstances
Brings organizational values to life using personality, uniqueness, and the creation of a shared vision
Focuses on teamwork and puts the success of the team above one's own interests Physical Demands Ability to work in an office environment (Constant) Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent) Clearance Level No Clearance The salary range for this role is: $148,000 - $217,875 AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated
benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.
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Worker Type Regular Job Description Summary The Director, Business Operations serves as the principal operational and strategic partner to the Vice President, Directed Energy, shaping portfolio performance, financial outcomes, execution discipline, and long-term growth strategy across all Directed Energy programs and product lines.
Reporting directly to the VP, the Director partners in driving financial performance, program execution, proposal management, and enterprise alignment.
The role provides portfolio-wide visibility into performance trends, risk posture, and investment priorities while influencing both current execution and future opportunity positioning.
A critical component of this roles success is in acting as the deputy supporting the overall business unit's success for diving key success indicators for program execution.
Responsibilities Portfolio Performance & Financial Strategy
Partner with the VP in driving Business Unit revenue growth and financial performance.
Provide enterprise-level analysis of EAC trends, cost performance drivers, and financial risk posture to inform executive decision-making.
Partner with cross functional teams and leadership to define and align portfolio capabilities, investment priorities, and pursuit strategies for strategic opportunities.
Strong background in long-range planning, annual operating plans, and executive business governance.
Experience engaging executive-level customers and leading complex, cross-functional initiatives. Prior