- Sierra Space has appointed Jeff Schrader as chief financial officer
- Schrader previously served as Sierra Space’s chief strategy officer
- The 2026 Air and Space Summit on July 30 will explore commercial space relay, AI and more
Sierra Space has appointed Jeff Schrader, most recently chief strategy officer, as chief financial officer to oversee the company’s financial strategy, capital planning and enterprise execution priorities as it advances growth initiatives.
As the space sector continues to support government modernization and national security missions, executives from across industry and government will discuss related priorities at the Potomac Officers Club’s 2026 Air and Space Summit on July 30. The event will feature panel discussions on commercial space relay, artificial intelligence and machine learning, interoperable space networks, network modernization and more. Reserve your seat now!
What Did Sierra Space CEO Dan Jablonsky Say About Schrader’s Appointment?
In a statement published Tuesday, Sierra Space CEO Dan Jablonsky said Schrader brings business and financial leadership experience, national security expertise and strategic insight to the CFO role.
“He has spent more than 25 years providing leadership on national security missions—from the U.S. Air Force to RTX to Lockheed Martin Space—and he brings that full capability to bear as CFO to help us scale mission performance, allocate capital with precision, and deliver on our customers’ highest priorities,” added Jablonsky, a two-time Wash100 awardee.
Who Is Jeff Schrader?
In March, Schrader joined Sierra Space as chief strategy officer to help advance corporate development and other expansion priorities.
Before joining Sierra Space, he was vice president of strategy and business development at Lockheed Martin’s space business.
He started his career as a financial analyst in the U.S. Air Force and later served as chief financial officer for special programs and the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office. He also served as president of SEAKR Engineering and Blue Canyon Technologies.
“Over the past few months, I’ve seen firsthand the strength of our portfolio. Both of our business areas—Satellites and Spacecraft Missions, and Space Subsystems—have significant differentiators and I am impressed by the caliber of our team,” said Schrader.
Schrader noted that he is honored to assume the position and will help shape Sierra Space’s financial strategy and capital planning while supporting investments that enable the company to scale and deliver for customers.
How Does the Appointment Align With Sierra Space’s Growth Efforts?
The appointment comes as Sierra Space continues expanding its leadership team and business operations.
The defense tech space company recently named Jill Pomeroy senior VP of government relations to support customer engagement across the defense and commercial space markets.
Sierra Space also closed a $550 million equity investment led by LuminArx Capital Management, bringing the company’s valuation to $8 billion.
In June 2025, the company launched a defense business focused on supporting national security programs through its satellite and spacecraft systems technologies.
