Hiring: Weapon Systems Program Director Company: Kratos Defense and Security Solutions Location: Huntsville, AL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 14:27:02 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : Accessibility, Program Management, Secret Clearance About the job Experience: •12 years of experience in aerospace or defense program management, including at least 7 years leading complex programs •Minimum 12 years of experience in aerospace or defense program management, including at least 7 years leading complex programs Required Skills: •The ideal candidate brings deep experience in defense program management, exceptional communication skills, proven leadership of cross?functional and geographically dispersed teams, and strong financial and business acumen. •Lead a portfolio of complex weapon system programs, including development, integration, test, and production activities •Serve as the primary point of contact for customer communication, coordination, and negotiations across multiple DoD and industry stakeholders •Develop and manage comprehensive program plans, including schedules, milestones, contract WBS, resource allocations, and execution strategies •Oversee program performance across cost, schedule, technical readiness, risk, and customer satisfaction •Build, lead, mentor, and scale a program management team responsible for key weapon system efforts •Conduct strategic and technical reviews with customers, senior leadership, and internal stakeholders •Drive cross?functional alignment across engineering, operations, supply chain, finance, and business development Qualifications: •Direct program management experience on a large (>$100M), complex defense program with full responsibility for financial performance •Program Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent Compensation: •Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!