Director, Defense Operations & Mission Integration

Position Summary The Director, Defense Operations & Mission Integration leads Nalu Federal's expansion into new, cleared Department of Defense opportunities and strengthens mission delivery across security, intelligence, operational planning, and doctrine-focused programs. This role is a customer-facing leader who blends growth, capture support, and operational credibility to shape opportunities, prepare Nalu for facility/personnel security requirements (including support to Vicksburg execution needs), and transition wins into reliable execution. The Director serves as a trusted integrator across internal teams and DoD stakeholders to deliver compliant, mission-ready solutions aligned to customer priorities. Primary ResponsibilitiesGrowth, Capture, and Customer Engagement (Cleared DoD/War) Lead a growth track focused on new cleared work within DoD and mission partners, emphasizing security, intelligence, doctrine/training, and operational planning requirements. Develop and maintain relationships with DoD customers, primes, and mission partners; identify and qualify opportunities; shape solution concepts early. Support capture execution: pipeline development, opportunity qualification, solution shaping, win themes, staffing approaches, and inputs to pricing strategy (as required). Produce/lead operational proposal content: CONOPS, technical approach, transition plans, staffing plans, training plans, and risk mitigation strategies. Represent Nalu Federal in industry days, customer working groups, and cleared forums (as permitted), ensuring consistent messaging and mission alignment. Defense Operations & Mission Integration Provide senior subject matter expertise in joint/coalition operations, mission integration, and operational planning processes. Translate customer mission needs into executable delivery plans that integrate people, process, and enabling technologies. Develop/standardize operational processes (battle rhythm, reporting, SOPs) to support program startup and sustainment. Guide development of doctrine-aligned products (briefs, operational artifacts, training content) as required by mission. Security Readiness Support (Vicksburg Enablement) Assist Nalu Federal with security work preparation supporting Vicksburg execution needs for cleared programs (facility readiness inputs, personnel readiness, controlled processes). Partner with the FSO/PSO and leadership to strengthen clearance onboarding, visit procedures, controlled information handling, and compliance training. Help establish mission-ready standard operating procedures for secure environments consistent with customer/contract requirements. Program Transition and Execution Support Support transition-in and startup for cleared awards: staffing, onboarding, operational SOPs, milestones, and performance reporting. Identify delivery risks early and implement mitigations in coordination with Program Managers, Security, and functional leads. Serve as a senior advisor to PMs on operational integration, customer communications, and performance outcomes. Required Qualifications Active TS/SCI clearance (or ability to obtain/maintain, per contract/customer requirement). Demonstrated experience supporting or leading DoD missions in one or more areas: security operations, intelligence support, operational planning, doctrine/training development, mission integration. Proven customer-facing leadership and ability to translate mission needs into actionable capture and delivery strategies. Experience contributing to proposal development, including writing/reviewing technical and operational approach sections. Strong written and oral communication skills-able to brief senior leaders and produce clear written products (SOPs, plans, training content). Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting Joint Staff, Combatant Commands, Service Component HQs, intelligence community partners, or equivalent operational organizations. Familiarity with cleared program setup and secure operating procedures (transition, document control, reporting discipline). Prior leadership in business development/capture for cleared federal work. Relevant military leadership experience and/or recognized doctrine/training credentials. Core Competencies Cleared mission mindset and discretion DoD operational planning and mission integration Capture support and solution shaping Partnering and stakeholder engagement SOP/process development and standardization Transition execution and risk management High-quality writing and briefing skills Performance Measures (Success Indicators) Builds and advances a qualified cleared DoD pipeline focused on security/intel/doctrine opportunities. Strengthens readiness enabling Vicksburg execution needs (security process maturity and onboarding discipline). Produces proposal-ready operational content that increases customer confidence and competitiveness. Improves transition/startup outcomes for cleared wins (on-time staffing, compliant operations, strong customer feedback). Establishes durable customer/partner relationships that generate repeatable opportunities and growth. Nalu Federal is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information (family medical history), or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws. EEO/AA employer/Vet/Disabled.

Created: 2026-03-04