Senior Director, Strategic Development for Government Systems

Skylo

$230K — $240K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in leadership roles focusing on government tactical or special communications.
  • Demonstrated success in executing Go-to-Market strategies for dual-use technology products.
  • Strong technical expertise in 5G and D2D technologies.
  • Familiarity with satellite communications and technology architectures.
  • Proficiency in translating complex technical details to mission-focused outcomes.
  • Engineer's degree or significant technical background for collaboration with R&D.
  • Experience in both military and commercial environments.
  • Possession of an active TS/SCI clearance or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

  • Define the long-term strategic vision for the Government Systems Business Unit.
  • Drive business unit's contract capture and manage budget for sustainable growth.
  • Lead tailored Go-to-Market initiatives for government and defense operations.
  • Identify and pursue high-value opportunities in tactical communication sectors.
  • Ensure resources are managed effectively for mission success and growth.
  • Collaborate with engineering to develop government-compliant dual-use technologies.
  • Engage with government officials and industry bodies to influence trends in NTN standards.
  • Facilitate the adoption of 5G and D2D satellite solutions across varied government applications.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation packages including stock options.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits.
  • Monthly allowances for wellness and education reimbursement.
  • Generous time off policy with potential for international work.
  • Unique opportunity to contribute to a pioneering direct-to-device satellite network.
  • Collaboration with a world-class team across diverse tech domains.
Full Job Description
This role is Remote, US Summary Of How You Will Impact Skylo The Senior Director of Strategic Development for Government Systems will lead the creation and expansion of Skylo's newly formed Government Systems Business Unit. In this foundational general management role, you will be responsible for the leadership, business development, and long-term strategy required to bring Skylo's revolutionary 5G and Direct-to-Device (D2D) technologies to the public sector. You will bridge the gap between commercial innovation and mission-critical tactical communications, ensuring that government partners have access to ubiquitous, standards-based satellite connectivity. Your leadership will directly influence Skylo's ability to solve complex communication challenges for defence and special operations, establishing a new pillar of growth for the organization and identifying and resolving systemic ambiguity between commercial product roadmaps and specific government technical needs. Responsibilities 37 Define the multi-year strategic vision and operational framework for the Government Systems Business Unit. 37 Drive prime contract capture and manage the business unit's budget and P&L to ensure sustainable growth and mission success. 37 Lead end-to-end Go-to-Market execution specifically tailored for government agencies and defence partners. 37 Identify and capture high-value opportunities within tactical and special communications sectors. 37 Manage the business unit's budget and resources to ensure sustainable growth and mission success. 37 Partner with engineering teams to guide the development of dual-use technologies that satisfy government security requirements. 37 Represent Skylo in high-level engagements with government officials and industry bodies to influence emerging NTN standards. 37 Drive the adoption of 5G and D2D satellite solutions across diverse government use cases. 37 Navigate complex procurement and regulatory environments to accelerate contract awards and service deployment. 37 Build and manage a cross-functional team of experts dedicated to the government domain. 37 Resolve systemic ambiguity between commercial product roadmaps and specific government technical needs. Requirements 37 Experience developing and leading business units focused on government tactical or 37 special communications. 37 Proven track record in Go-to-Market strategy execution for dual-use technology products, highlighting the competitive advantage of blending commercial innovation with government-specific requirements. 37 Technical expertise in 5G, D2D, or advanced cellular networking protocols. 37 Working knowledge of satellite communications and space-based technology architectures. 37 Ability to translate complex technical capabilities into mission-level outcomes for government stakeholders. 37 Engineering degree or a strong technical background suited for deep collaboration with R&D teams. 37 Experience operating within both military and commercial business environments. 37 Active TS/SCI clearance or the ability to obtain one. What We Offer With employees working across three continents, Skylo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. Our worldwide and inclusive culture encourages a flexible approach to work, and we also offer an attractive range benefits such as: 37 Competitive compensation packages including a stock option based equity program 37 Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement plan 37 Monthly allowances for wellness and education reimbursement 37 A generous time off policy, holidays, and the opportunity to temporarily work abroad 37 Once in a lifetime opportunity to be a part of developing and running world's first commercial, live direct-to-device satellite network and service 37 Access to world-class team and talent across tech domains: software, hardware, chipsets, telecom, satellite and network virtualization Additional information The compensation range for this position is $230,000 - $240,000 + equity. These ranges reflects the low and high end of the range Skylo reasonably and generally expects to pay the hired candidate in this role.

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