General Dynamics Mission Systems · 1 week ago
Director of Strategy
Annapolis, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$245K/yr - $265K/yr
13+ years expGeneral Dynamics Mission Systems is a leader in advanced technologies dedicated to securing data and networks for government agencies. The Director of Strategy will leverage extensive knowledge of space systems and government contracting to shape product and service offerings, mentor junior staff, and drive business development opportunities.
AerospaceBusiness Information SystemsInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySensor
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Utilizing your extensive knowledge of space systems development and production, government contracting and acquisition practices, and evolving needs of the USG, the Director of Strategy helps chart the path forward for products and/or services to government agencies
We’ll rely on you as an expert on the state of the current and future space enterprise, providing direction in how we shape our portfolio, what investment should be made to solve customer tough problems, and evaluate new business opportunities, partnerships, and alliances
You’ll monitor competitive activity, and identify customer needs, as well as define and review vision, strategies , and tactics for business development opportunities across our portfolio
Additionally, based upon your experience leading others to accomplish organizational goals, we’ll rely on you to help mentor, coach, and develop the more junior staff on our teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 15 years of demonstrated leadership; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 13 years of demonstrated leadership
Department of War or Intelligence Community TS/SCI security clearance is preferred at time of hire
U.S. citizenship is required
Deep understanding of the current classified USG space capabilities and future missions
Knowledge of current state-of-the art in space capabilities including available offerings from prime vendors and current programs
Must be familiar with the strategic plans and budgets of the USG space enterprise to justify high priority technological programs
Ability to formulate near and long-term business strategies, identify and shape required capabilities, and align everything to justify R&D and business investments
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategies to establish capabilities in the government sector
Familiarity with Congressional oversight of DoD and Intelligence Community investments and programs; work through our government relations to develop messaging and outreach plans for congressional committees to justify investment requests
Strong people skills and contacts to include customer engagements, capability discussions, and articulating technology to mission value
Strong writing skills to include aligning technical capabilities to mission value which can be inserted in proposal and offerings to the government
Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor junior personnel into leadership positions, and shape culture within a workforce
Preferred
Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task
Commitment to ongoing professional development
Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
Benefits
Highly competitive benefits
Flexible work environment
Contributions are recognized and rewarded
Company
General Dynamics Mission Systems
General Dynamics Mission Systems designs and delivers critical systems and products for defense and cybersecurity customers. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Bo Elam
VP and CFO
Scott Butler
Senior Vice President Program Execution
Recent News
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2026-01-17
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