Mission Lead - Cyber (Clearance Required)
Core
Lead cyber mission engagements with government stakeholders to identify high-value problems, shape pilots, and turn demonstrated value into funded programs for U.S. Cyber Command and related organizations.
Role type
Senior customer-facing mission lead (cyber operations)
Builds
AI-enabled capabilities for cyber mission planning, targeting, intelligence production, defensive operations, and command decision-making
Domain
U.S. Defense / Cyber Operations / AI
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Cyber mission community experience, U.S. Cyber Command support experience, cross-functional leadership, technical fluency, operational planning, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
CYBERCOM staff experience, NSA or Joint Staff experience, familiarity with AI-enabled mission workflows
Technologies
AI-enabled mission planning platforms, intelligence analysis platforms
Responsibilities
Build trusted relationships with operators, analysts, planners, and senior leaders; Translate operational challenges into problem statements and execution roadmaps; Map AI capabilities to cyber workflows; Define objectives and transition plans for pilots; Communicate technical value in mission terms; Lead customer engagements and operational reviews; Coordinate with Product and Engineering teams; Navigate acquisition processes and budgeting cycles; Support onboarding and change management; Identify adjacent mission opportunities
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC