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Director, Strategic Programs

Moseley Technical Services, Inc.
Scottsdale, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 4/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/24/2026

What We’re Looking For

A proven leader who can align teams, drive execution, and grow business in a highly technical, mission-critical environment supporting national systems.


Scottsdale, AZ (Onsite | 9x80 Schedule)

Full-Time Benefits

We’re seeking a senior leader to drive growth and execution across a portfolio delivering networking, data transport, cybersecurity, and high-assurance cryptographic solutions supporting critical national assets.


What You’ll Do

  • Lead and grow a portfolio of high-value development & production programs
  • Oversee teams delivering space, satellite, data transport, and secure communications solutions
  • Drive program execution, team leadership, and customer relationship management
  • Lead business development efforts, identifying and capturing new/adjacent opportunities
  • Develop and execute short- and long-term strategic growth plans
  • Guide organizations through change management and transformation initiatives
  • Collaborate across internal leadership and external partners to deliver best value solutions
  • Maintain high customer satisfaction through strong program performance
  • Utilize financial metrics, operational data, and business measurements to drive decisions
  • Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior leadership


Required Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship (required by federal law)
  • Active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph (REQUIRED)
  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (Master’s 13 yrs OR Bachelor’s 15 yrs experience)
  • Proven experience managing complex, high-value development and production programs
  • Experience with:
  • Satellites / Space Systems / Space Missions
  • Data Transport & Networking
  • High-Assurance Cryptographic & Security Solutions
  • Working with Certification Authorities
  • Demonstrated leadership in:
  • People management, team building, and program execution
  • Customer relationships and business development
  • Proven ability to:
  • Lead organizational change
  • Influence and communicate vision effectively
  • Balance process, speed, and delivery outcomes
  • Strong experience in:
  • Strategic planning (short & long term growth)
  • Financial management, reporting, and operational metrics
  • Negotiation, communication, and stakeholder engagement
  • Proven track record of:
  • Building trusted customer relationships
  • Delivering high customer satisfaction across large programs/business areas


Preferred / Ideal Experience

  • Background in space, embedded, or avionics solution development & production
  • Established relationships within Space, Avionics, Cryptography, and Networking communities
  • Experience working on compartmented programs
  • Experience with Agile development environments
  • Experience leading a business segment, business area, or highly complex program portfolio
  • Strategic thinker with strong attention to detail



If you’re ready to lead at scale in space and national security programs, let’s connect.

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