Director, Electronic Security Programs (Job ID: 4384)

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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• Travel up to 25% based on program needs and site visits.
• Ability to work in office, remote, secure facility, and occasional field environments.

• 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.

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