Senior Director, Space Domain Awareness Mission Strategy with Security Clearance

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Job description

Job Description Ready for What's Next? Kratos is a leader in assured aerospace communication solutions and services. We are cutting-edge innovators and creative problem solvers working collaboratively to solve our customers' toughest challenges. Our culture is fast-paced and innovative. We are a trusted partner-driven by doing the right thing and achieving maximum success for our customers, our partners and ourselves. Kratos has an exciting opportunity in theSpace Domain Awareness arena. The qualified candidate will have a proven record in the Space Domain Awareness (SDA) market and associated missions, a robust network of existing contacts in government and with commercial partners, a thorough knowledge of current IC and DoD needs/challenges, strong presentation skills, and a detailed understanding of Government acquisition procedures. Expand/deepen strong, trusted relationships in the IC, DoD, and with other companies within the SDA market to provide actionable business opportunities and lead capture on the opportunities
Rapidly develop a deep understanding of Kratos products, technologies, and internal practices (frequent travel required)
Develop strategic plans and near-term actions for proliferation of Kratos products and technologies into multiple SDA Agencies\Offices
Coordinate capabilities briefings, demonstrations, customer meetings, tradeshow attendance for multiple business areas
Attend relevant industry conferences, trade shows, workshops, forums, etc. to form strategic business relationships for the above growth markets
Track, capture, and ensure follow-through on opportunities and ensure potential customer satisfaction
Complete and negotiate strategic sales transactions for Kratos offerings both directly to the government and through prime/sub and teaming relationships
Prepare and perform mission-oriented presentations demonstrating an ability to communicate comfortably with customer systems engineers and program managers
Develop a deep understanding and positive relationship with specific high-value customer organizations within the SDA market to enable enhanced capture and win strategies for new strategic business
Travel 25% Experience and Skills Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related experience, related technical degree highly preferred
Excellent organizational, verbal, facilitation, listening, and written communication skills.
10 or more years of SDA-related experience
Current TS/SCI eligibility with CI Polygraph
Preferred Skills and Experience IC and DoD work experience
Extensive network of business contacts in the various SDA-related government organizations
Relevant, current mission experience and strategic technical insight to assist in penetrating target markets
Demonstrated experience in systems engineering and systems architecture
Competitive salary based on experience and education Salary Range: $210,000-$240,000 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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