Director, National Security

About the role

Umbra is seeking a senior leader to head its National Security portfolio, integrating world‑class space‑based capabilities into the nation’s remote‑sensing architecture. The role serves as the primary interface with U.S. and allied defense and intelligence customers, shaping product roadmaps and ensuring scalable development, manufacturing, and operations.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a cross‑functional team covering business development, capture, and program management.
• Develop and prioritize strategic campaigns aligned with national‑security customer needs and regulatory requirements.
• Drive proposal development, RFI responses, and capture activities to grow Umbra’s footprint in the security space.
• Collaborate with peer directors to maintain scalable, compliant processes across the organization.
• Provide technical oversight, risk identification, and mitigation for customer programs.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading high‑performing teams in a defense, intelligence, or space‑technology environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to brief senior leadership and build trusted customer relationships.
• Deep understanding of national‑security requirements, acquisition cycles, and regulatory obligations.

Required skills

• Strategic campaign development
• Program and capture management
• Customer partnership building
• Technical oversight of space‑based systems