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Job description
Years of Experience : More Than 15 Years
Starting Date : 08/31/2026
Travel Requirement : Domestic
Compensation : $180,000 - $220,000
Capabilities :
Salary : $ USD Annually - $220,000.00 USD Annually
Years Of Experience : 015
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
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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.
Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
401(k) Savings Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Paid Time-Off (PTO)
Holidays
Education Reimbursement
Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy,genetic information, disability, status as aprotected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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