Director, Loitering Munitions
Mistral Group, Bethesda, MD, United States
Director, Loitering Munitions
Mistral, Inc., a member of the Mistral Group, a team of independent companies, each operating in different markets worldwide, while collectively sharing the mission of "Bridging" operational gaps in the Defense and Law Enforcement markets with practical, innovative, and high readiness solutions.
Mistral is seeking a seasoned Director, Loitering Munitions to support the execution of our multiple defense contracts. This is a full-time, on-site position at our Bethesda, MD headquarters reporting to the Senior Vice President, Business Development.
Key Characteristics: Leadership
– Mission-Driven
– Strong commitment to supporting warfighter needs with urgency, quality, and precision while advancing Mistral's reputation Cross-Functional Team Leader
– Skilled at leading multidisciplinary teams (engineering, production, logistics, quality) under tight timelines Integrity & Accountability
– Trusted to uphold security, compliance, and program goals with transparency and ethical leadership Customer-Focused Communicator
– Trusted interface to liaise effectively with Department of Defense (DoD) and military services stakeholders (Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force) while leveraging existing relationships/credibility Agile & Adaptable Problem Solver
– Comfortable in fast-paced, evolving environment (supply chains, production, delivery); Anticipates and mitigates supply chain, production, and schedule risks proactively Technical Acumen
– Understanding of system, components, supply chains, and production to deliver
Primary Responsibilities : Serve as the program lead and manager for execution of Loitering Munition contract(s), ensuring timely and compliant delivery of all contract deliverables Act as the primary point of contact with the DoD ensuring clear and open communication in the execution of contract deliverables while establishing trusted relationships with government and industry stakeholders Translate contractual requirements into executable technical and production plans Exert mature leadership and clearly communicate goals and objectives to the company's partners. Keeping partners informed on a regular basis to achieve planned goals and objectives. Oversee all aspects of program management, manufacturing, integration, and testing Oversees supply chain coordination, vendor performance, and material procurement for critical components Lead cross-functional team through production ramp-up, quality assurance, and fielding Fully accountable and responsible for program on time execution, quality, and budget adherence. Maintain clear communication with upper management on program risks and risk mitigation plan. Support and participate in program reviews, technical interchange meetings (TIMs), and warfighter demonstrations Ensure regulatory compliance with ITAR, DoD cyber, security, safety, contracting, and inspection requirements Develop and report on key program metrics including cost, schedule, technical performance, and risk Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements: BS/BA Degree – or equivalent experience; MBA or Masters degree desired. PMP Certification desired. At least 5 years leading Department of Defense programs. Additional experience with government contracts or veteran status a plus. Must possess or be eligible for Secret clearance.
Because the responsibilities of this position will involve access to ITAR/EAR-controlled information, Mistral will screen prospective job candidates to be staffed in this role and will only consider U.S. persons for ITAR/EAR compliance purposes. Under the definition of ITAR (§ 120.62) and EAR (Part 772), a U.S. person is (1) a U.S. citizen, (2) a U.S. national; (3) a lawful permanent U.S. resident, (4) an individual admitted to the United States as a refugee, or (5) an individual granted asylum in the United States.
Reports to:
SVP, BD
Mistral, Inc., a member of the Mistral Group, a team of independent companies, each operating in different markets worldwide, while collectively sharing the mission of "Bridging" operational gaps in the Defense and Law Enforcement markets with practical, innovative, and high readiness solutions.
Mistral is seeking a seasoned Director, Loitering Munitions to support the execution of our multiple defense contracts. This is a full-time, on-site position at our Bethesda, MD headquarters reporting to the Senior Vice President, Business Development.
Key Characteristics: Leadership
– Mission-Driven
– Strong commitment to supporting warfighter needs with urgency, quality, and precision while advancing Mistral's reputation Cross-Functional Team Leader
– Skilled at leading multidisciplinary teams (engineering, production, logistics, quality) under tight timelines Integrity & Accountability
– Trusted to uphold security, compliance, and program goals with transparency and ethical leadership Customer-Focused Communicator
– Trusted interface to liaise effectively with Department of Defense (DoD) and military services stakeholders (Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force) while leveraging existing relationships/credibility Agile & Adaptable Problem Solver
– Comfortable in fast-paced, evolving environment (supply chains, production, delivery); Anticipates and mitigates supply chain, production, and schedule risks proactively Technical Acumen
– Understanding of system, components, supply chains, and production to deliver
Primary Responsibilities : Serve as the program lead and manager for execution of Loitering Munition contract(s), ensuring timely and compliant delivery of all contract deliverables Act as the primary point of contact with the DoD ensuring clear and open communication in the execution of contract deliverables while establishing trusted relationships with government and industry stakeholders Translate contractual requirements into executable technical and production plans Exert mature leadership and clearly communicate goals and objectives to the company's partners. Keeping partners informed on a regular basis to achieve planned goals and objectives. Oversee all aspects of program management, manufacturing, integration, and testing Oversees supply chain coordination, vendor performance, and material procurement for critical components Lead cross-functional team through production ramp-up, quality assurance, and fielding Fully accountable and responsible for program on time execution, quality, and budget adherence. Maintain clear communication with upper management on program risks and risk mitigation plan. Support and participate in program reviews, technical interchange meetings (TIMs), and warfighter demonstrations Ensure regulatory compliance with ITAR, DoD cyber, security, safety, contracting, and inspection requirements Develop and report on key program metrics including cost, schedule, technical performance, and risk Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements: BS/BA Degree – or equivalent experience; MBA or Masters degree desired. PMP Certification desired. At least 5 years leading Department of Defense programs. Additional experience with government contracts or veteran status a plus. Must possess or be eligible for Secret clearance.
Because the responsibilities of this position will involve access to ITAR/EAR-controlled information, Mistral will screen prospective job candidates to be staffed in this role and will only consider U.S. persons for ITAR/EAR compliance purposes. Under the definition of ITAR (§ 120.62) and EAR (Part 772), a U.S. person is (1) a U.S. citizen, (2) a U.S. national; (3) a lawful permanent U.S. resident, (4) an individual admitted to the United States as a refugee, or (5) an individual granted asylum in the United States.
Reports to:
SVP, BD