Missle Defense Agency

U.S Department of Defense

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Mission and Goals

The MISSION of the Missile Defense Agency is to develop and deploy a layered missile defense system capable of defending the homeland, our military forces deployed overseas, friendly nations and our allies. This “layered” system defends against all ballistic missiles, in all phases of flight, from launch and orbit to reentry.

Our Strategic Goals, which influence every position we fill and chart our future course, are as demanding as the jobs we offer:

  1. Enhance missile defense to defend our deployed forces, allies, and friends against theater threats
  2. Continue a viable homeland defense against rogue nation threats through 2030 and beyond
  3. Prove our Ballistic Missile Defense System works through a well-substantiated, comprehensive, and affordable BMDS test program
  4. Develop technologies to hedge against future missile threat growth
  5. Achieve a high-performing and accountable workforce through enhanced retention, recruitment, and individual development
  6. Expand international cooperation and development of missile defenses in accordance with national defense policy
  7. Maximize mission assurance and the cost effectiveness of the MDA's management and operations through lean six sigma and other initiatives

The MDA has identified the following Four Focus Areas of Missile Defense:

  1. Enhance missile defense to defend deployed forces, allies and friends against theater threats
  2. Continue a viable homeland defense against rogue state threats beyond 2030
  3. Prove missile defense works
  4. Develop technologies to hedge against future threat growth

As you’d expect, accomplishing these extremely ambitious goals requires an organization with the highest standards. As part of our team, you will be expected to contribute to our organizational excellence by helping maintain and expand your effective core competency. We expect a commitment to continually enhance our capability, as well as the development of productive partnerships, both internally and with our vendors, suppliers and the service branches. (Since MDA is a joint agency, you will partner with the Army, Navy, Air Force and other DoD agencies to help accomplish their mission.)

If this seems like your kind of challenge, join us.