Cyber Mission Engagement Director, Security Strategy

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

ESPP

Job summary

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions is seeking a Director of Cyber Mission Engagement to shape and execute portfolio strategy across the cyber domain, aligning customer requirements with Kratos technologies and investments. The role requires a credible technical leader with senior government relationships and a track record of driving growth.

The candidate will collaborate with engineering, product, and business development teams to craft roadmaps, lead cross-functional efforts, and translate

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of offnet offensive cyber access mission needs and programs.
• Ability to understand and articulate technical requirements and capabilities.
• Proven ability to lead and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Experience managing complex projects in the national security space sector.
• Demonstrated success leading development and infrastructure teams.
• 15 years of operational experience specializing in offensive cyber, satellite communications, space operations, and engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field.
• Active TS/SCI required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive strategy to increase mission impact within Kratos' cyber portfolio.
• Engage with senior Government stakeholders to understand emerging requirements and influence future programs.
• Partner with engineering, product teams, and business development to shape technical roadmaps and capability development.
• Lead cross-functional teams to ensure strategy execution, on-contract growth, and successful delivery.
• Translate complex technical requirements into actionable business strategies.
• Foster a culture that embraces Kratos' commercial capabilities and integrates them into mission solutions.
• Support pricing strategy, P&L planning, investment decisions, and long-range business strategy.
• Build trusted relationships within the US Government offensive cyber community.

Skills

Offensive cyber

Cross-functional leadership

Technical requirements articulation

Program management

Infrastructure leadership

Cyber operations experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Master's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions is seeking a Director of Cyber Mission Engagement to shape and execute portfolio strategy across the cyber domain, aligning customer requirements with Kratos technologies and investments. The role requires a credible technical leader with senior government relationships and a track record of driving growth.

The candidate will collaborate with engineering, product, and business development teams to craft roadmaps, lead cross-functional efforts, and translate