Director, Cyber Mission Engagement

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

ESPP

PTO

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Kratos Defense is seeking a Director, Cyber Mission Engagement in the United States to shape, mature, and execute portfolio strategy across our cyber offerings. The role requires strong technical leadership and superior government relationships to drive mission impact.

The position involves leading cross-functional teams, translating complex requirements into strategic roadmaps, and influencing stakeholders to enable growth and long-term success.

Qualifications

• 15 years of operational experience specializing in offensive cyber, satellite communications, space operations, and engineering.
• Ability to articulate complex technical requirements and capabilities.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and complex programs in national security.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive strategy to increase mission impact within Kratos’ cyber portfolio by applying commercially available capabilities to mission needs
• 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

Government liaison

Program management

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Master's degree in engineering

Job description

Job Description

Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions develops and delivers transformative, mission-critical technologies for national security customers worldwide. We specialize in innovative solutions across satellite communications, cybersecurity, unmanned systems, space, and C5ISR. At Kratos, we accelerate customer missions by combining commercial agility with deep technical expertise to solve the Nation’s most challenging problems.

We are seeking a Director, Cyber Mission Engagement to expand our impact within the cyber portfolio. This strategic role is responsible for shaping, maturing, and executing portfolio strategy by understanding mission needs, anticipating customer requirements, and aligning those with Kratos capabilities, technologies, and long-term investment priorities. The ideal candidate is a highly credible technical leader with strong relationships across the national security community and a proven ability to drive growth, influence stakeholders, and position emerging capabilities for mission impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and drive strategy to increase mission impact within Kratos’ cyber portfolio by applying commercially available capabilities to mission needs
• 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

Experience And Skills

• 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
• Bachelors of Science in engineering or related technical field
• Active TS/SCI required

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering or a related technical field

LI-Hybrid

The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Competitive salary based on experience and education

Salary Range: $180,000-$220,000

Kratos is valued for our ability to design and deliver leading edge, resilient solutions for aerospace communication, control, awareness and mission success across a continuum of offerings—from commercial to tailored custom solutions and integrated programs. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long-haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And we always deliver.

Job Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement

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