Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
VP, SDA & Space Superiority
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509
Job Descriptions:
Ready for What’s Next? At Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with discipline. We work hard, and take care of our customers, employees, and families. Recognized as thought leaders in our industry, we are motivated by creating and delivering innovative solutions to our nation and global customers. Kratos is seeking a Sr. Director that will be responsible for directing activities for the Space Domain Awareness / Space Superiority mission area and the programs, projects, and initiatives within the mission area. The qualified candidate will oversee and control the activities of this mission area and have overall operational responsibility for the assigned functions and interacts with functional peers within the larger business unit. This position is weighted/preferred for internal candidates.
The ideal candidate will have experience with these duties and responsibilities:
Sets vision and direction through resource allocation decisions for mission area
Develops mission area and/or organizational policies and authorizes their implementation
Provides vision and direction to Directors / Managers in mission area and operations
Recognized as an influential leader within and outside the organization
Consistently works with abstract ideas or situations across mission area
Through assessment of intangible variables, identifies and evaluates core issues, providing strategy and direction for mission area
Requires in-depth knowledge of the function, business strategies, and the company’s goals as well as external factors affecting the mission area
Interacts internally and externally with senior management, consultants and customers, requiring negotiation skills over critical matters
Support strategic business development activities through engagement with Business Development organization to shape and win long term opportunities
Support Product Development initiatives related to mission area through engagement with Product Management team and customer interaction
Required Experience:
10+ years of operational experience running US government programs in excess of $100M
5+ years of Kratos execution responsibility at the business-unit level with programs / projects at various USG classification levels
Active TS/SCI security clearance with SAP responsibilities
Bachelor’s degree required
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent writing and speaking/presentation skills
Maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by company and government requirements
#LI-Onsite
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: $200,000-$240,000 plus bonus eligibility
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.
This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Keyword: Space Superiority, Leadership
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 a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Disability Accessibility Accommodation
If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply to our careers site, please send your request to HRAccessibility@kratosdefense.com or call 858-964-2916. Any inquires not related to requesting an accommodation will be discarded.
Pay Transparency
The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
Job Applicant Privacy Notice
For applicants in the EU and California residents, please review our privacy notice.
From: Kratos Defense
Ready for What’s Next? At Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with discipline. We work hard, and take care of our customers, employees, and families. Recognized as thought leaders in our industry, we are motivated by creating and delivering innovative solutions to our nation and global customers. Kratos is seeking a Sr. Director that will be responsible for directing activities for the Space Domain Awareness / Space Superiority mission area and the programs, projects, and initiatives within the mission area. The qualified candidate will oversee and control the activities of this mission area and have overall operational responsibility for the assigned functions and interacts with functional peers within the larger business unit. This position is weighted/preferred for internal candidates.
The ideal candidate will have experience with these duties and responsibilities:
Sets vision and direction through resource allocation decisions for mission area
Develops mission area and/or organizational policies and authorizes their implementation
Provides vision and direction to Directors / Managers in mission area and operations
Recognized as an influential leader within and outside the organization
Consistently works with abstract ideas or situations across mission area
Through assessment of intangible variables, identifies and evaluates core issues, providing strategy and direction for mission area
Requires in-depth knowledge of the function, business strategies, and the company’s goals as well as external factors affecting the mission area
Interacts internally and externally with senior management, consultants and customers, requiring negotiation skills over critical matters
Support strategic business development activities through engagement with Business Development organization to shape and win long term opportunities
Support Product Development initiatives related to mission area through engagement with Product Management team and customer interaction
Required Experience:
10+ years of operational experience running US government programs in excess of $100M
5+ years of Kratos execution responsibility at the business-unit level with programs / projects at various USG classification levels
Active TS/SCI security clearance with SAP responsibilities
Bachelor’s degree required
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent writing and speaking/presentation skills
Maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by company and government requirements
#LI-Onsite
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: $200,000-$240,000 plus bonus eligibility
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.
This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Keyword: Space Superiority, Leadership
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 a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Disability Accessibility Accommodation
If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply to our careers site, please send your request to HRAccessibility@kratosdefense.com or call 858-964-2916. Any inquires not related to requesting an accommodation will be discarded.
Pay Transparency
The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
Job Applicant Privacy Notice
For applicants in the EU and California residents, please review our privacy notice.
From: Kratos Defense