David Radcliffe

About David Radcliffe

Chief Operating Officer / General Manager with 30+ years of experience leading enterprise operations, full P&L management, and growth strategy across defense, national security, ISR aviation, and mission systems. Proven track record managing $300M–$1B+ portfolios, delivering 16–20%+ EBITA, and driving scalable operational performance in complex, regulated environments.Core expertise includes enterprise P&L leadership, operational excellence, business transformation, capture strategy, and organizational scaling. Experienced in aligning strategy, finance, operations, and business development to drive revenue growth, margin expansion, and long-term value creation.Key capabilities- Full P&L Ownership ($300M–$1B+)| EBITA Growth | Margin Expansion- COO / GM Leadership | Multi-Site Global Operations (CONUS/OCONUS)- Growth Strategy | Business Development | Capture Management ($10B+ pipeline)- Defense & National Security | C5ISR | ISR Aviation | Mission Systems- Operational Transformation | Integration | Shared Services | Process Optimization- Capital Allocation | CapEx Strategy ($500M+)| ROI Optimization- Program Management (100+ Programs)| Large-Scale Portfolio Leadership- Digital Transformation | Agile Development | Systems Integration- FAA Operations | Aviation Maintenance | Logistics & Supply Chain- Organizational Design | Talent Development | Change ManagementSelected impact- Scaled operations from $300M to $750M+ while sustaining 16–20%+ EBITA- Built and managed $10B+ qualified pipeline with consistent book-to-bill performance- Led $500M+ capital investment strategy to transition to ISR aviation service models- Directed global operations supporting annual flight hours with >95% readinessRecognized for driving operational discipline, integrating complex organizations, and delivering measurable results across large-scale defense and technology enterprises. Strong partner to executive leadership, boards, and government stakeholders, with a focus on execution, growth, and mission success.Open to COO, General Manager, and CEO-track opportunities in defense, aerospace, aviation, and national security sectors. ContactConnect via LinkedIn or at d••••••••@comcast.net

Experience

1. Vice President - Division Manager - Airborne Missions Operations

   Leidos

   Oct 2020 — Present · Manassas, VA, US

   Provides management, direction, administration, and leadership of the execution of the Airborne Solutions Operation division in delivering state-of-the-art A-ISR solutions and full lifecycle services to a geographically dispersed organization with employees. Oversees a portfolio of programs, which includes managing the cost, schedule, technical, and quality baseline for successful execution of all contract deliverables that includes all contractor and subcontractor personnel activities.

Education

• University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business

  MBA, Business Adminstration

  2005 — 2007

• The George Washington University

  Certificate, Systems Engineering Management

  1998 — 2000

• Virginia Tech

  BS, Aerospace Engineering

  1989 — 1994

• The George Washington University

  MS, Systems Engineering

  1999 — 2002

Skills

• Risk Management
• Military
• Security
• Enterprise Architecture
• Navy
• Engineering Management
• Intelligence Community
• Systems Engineering
• Government
• Intelligence
• Government Contracting
• Process Improvement
• Agile & Waterfall Methodologies
• Proposal Writing
• Security Clearance
• Command
• Program Management
• Air Force
• Project Management
• Integration
• Pmp
• Leadership
• Dod
• National Security
• Army
• Requirements Analysis
• Isr
• Defense