Mission Director – Space

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Identify and cultivate new business opportunities with the Space Force while establishing trusted relationships with Mission Heroes and key stakeholders.

• Take ownership of a quota and expand a diverse business portfolio.

• Analyze customer challenges, define the scope, and determine desired outcomes.

• Develop tailored solutions utilizing Defense Unicorns products and suitable acquisition strategies.

• Guide opportunities through the proposal phase, negotiations, and contract finalization.

• Act as the program leader for newly awarded contracts.

• Oversee contract execution, which includes managing costs, schedules, performance, staffing, margins, and customer satisfaction.

• Address delivery risks, scope adjustments, and mission results.

• Assemble and develop teams necessary for contract execution.

• Lead program managers and delivery leaders as the portfolio expands.

• Maintain an active pipeline and generate new business opportunities.

• Recognize follow-on work, expansions, and adjacent opportunities.

• Responsible for customer retention, portfolio growth, and gross margin.

⛳️ Requirements

• Experience in Air Force Enterprise Cloud, Nuke & NC3, AOCs/C2, or a closely related defense sector.

• Strong understanding of the culture, mission, stakeholders, and terminology relevant to the supported domain.

• Background in military operations, government program management, acquisition, contracting, business development, or leadership within the defense industry.

• Familiarity with federal acquisition processes, including contract vehicles, acquisition methodologies, and contract negotiations.

• Strong commercial acumen and a proven ability to manage revenue-generating activities.

• Proven capability to lead teams and take accountability for results.

• Openness to engage in business development, contracting, staffing, and execution activities.

• Ability to navigate ambiguity and create actionable plans without predefined guidelines.

• Technical proficiency to understand and communicate cloud-native technologies, DevSecOps, Kubernetes, and contemporary software delivery concepts.

• Willingness to travel approximately 25–40%, including frequent trips to customer sites.

• Preference for candidates located near Boston, Dayton, Denver, or the NCR, though these locations are not mandatory.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage.

• 100% Company Paid Premiums.

• Health Savings Account.

• Life Insurance.

• Disability Insurance.

• 401k Retirement Plan.

• Company Stock Options.

• Home Office Budget.

• Flexible Time Off (FTO).

• Federal Holidays.

• One week of paid time off for Thanksgiving.

• Two weeks of paid time off for Christmas and New Year’s.

• Paid Parental Leave.

• Reimbursement for approved training and subscriptions.

• Coverage for conference-related travel, lodging, and fees.