Executive Director

The Executive Director, Golden Dome Strategy will serve as an accountable leader for shaping, coordinating, and executing pursuit strategy related to the Department of War’s (DOW) Golden Dome for America initiative. This is an extremely visible role within Amentum and requires a highly professional and confident leader and experienced BD professional with a proven track record of working across complex business organizations to achieve business development and capture success. This leader will be responsible for: Developing and maintaining a Golden Dome strategy aligned to evolving DOW architecture decisions Leading a structured assessment of Amentum capabilities to identify contributions across Golden Dome’s layered architecture Advising executive leadership on strategic investments, partnerships, and internal alignment Driving senior level relationships with the Golden Dome program office, service components, and key industry partners Positioning the company for near-, mid-, and long-term roles within Golden Dome as architecture and funding mature Ensuring coherence across capture, R&D, demonstrations, and long-term positioning Informing and educating Amentum internal stakeholders (C-suite, operations leadership, business development, GR, MarCom, corporate development) of evolving priorities and activities and status of Amentum’s alignment to Golden Dome priorities/activities Shaping Amentum marketing and branding efforts to expand awareness of Amentum relevance to the Golden Dome initiative Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Develop and maintain an Amentum Golden Dome strategy aligned to DOW priorities, phased architecture decisions, and affordability constraints Advise leadership on where to invest, divest, partner, or organically grow capabilities Serve as the internal authority on Golden Dome strategy, policy, architecture, and acquisition pathways Internal Capability Integration Lead a structured assessment of all company capabilities (sensors, interceptors, C2, modeling, cyber, manufacturing, sustainment, and other ancillary capabilities required to support the Golden Dome initiative) Identify dual use and non-obvious contributions the company can bring to Golden Dome Align engineering, R&D, BD, and production around a coherent Golden Dome narrative Customer & Stakeholder Engagement Identify and maintain relationships with key leaders within the program office of the Direct Reporting Program Manager (DRPM), Golden Dome for America (GDA), supporting service components, and relevant OSD and congressional stakeholders Ensure company messaging aligns with Golden Dome affordability, scale, and integration priorities Industry Partnerships & Ecosystem Development Identify and engage strategic industry partners, including primes, mid tiers, non-traditional vendors, labs, and academic entities Shape teaming strategies that align with how Golden Dome capabilities are likely to be acquired and integrated Represent the company in Golden Dome related consortia, demonstrations, and industry forums Capture & Opportunity Development Identify and prioritize Golden Dome related opportunities across near term studies, demos, prototypes, and production paths Guide capture teams on win themes, discriminators, and architectural relevance Support pursuit decisions with clear strategic logic tied to Golden Dome success Required Qualifications 15+ years in defense, aerospace, or national security roles Demonstrated experience with missile defense, space systems, sensor networks, C2, or large-scale system of systems integration Strong understanding of DoD acquisition, budgeting, and requirements development Credibility with senior government, military, and industry leaders Proven ability to lead cross enterprise strategy in complex organizations Active or ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance (SCI preferred) Preferred Qualifications Prior service at DoW, a military service, or FFRDC supporting missile defense or space programs Experience standing up or leading enterprise “must win” initiatives Existing relationships within Space Force, Missile Defense Agency, NORTHCOM, or OSD Experience operating in high visibility, politically sensitive programs Compensation Details: $150,000-$200,000 The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws. Benefits Overview: Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include: Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and holidays Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching) Educational reimbursement Parental leave Employee stock purchase plan Tax‑saving options Disability and life insurance Pet insurance Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara‑O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits. Original Posting: 07/09/2026 - Until Filled Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. 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