Based on your input, the following criteria has been finalized and will be used in ETS when considering individuals for the Senior Director level:

Senior Director
The Senior Director level can only be used for non-commercial jobs (Commercial Support,Technical and Specialized Technical). 
Individual must report directly to the Business Unit Head or senior-level management within a business unit.  This decision-maker sets the direction for his/her organization, sets goals for the organization, determines how to execute the business strategy and adjusts resources to ensure success. 

Internal Candidates:  
1.  Most current PRC rating must be in the top two performance categories.
2.  Must be recognized as an expert in his/her field
3.  Must have broad organizational scope
4.  Not ready for nomination to VP (i.e., lack of track record in position), or, not able to nominate to VP because of timing (i.e., prior to year-end)
5.  Promotions to Senior Director will only be considered/approved at the ETS-wide mid-year and year-end PRC meetings (CEO and Direct Reports)

External Candidates:  OK to hire at the Senior Director level if criteria #2 and #3 above are met and ETS executive team appoves (CEO and Direct Reports)