Mission Director - Space
Core
Full-lifecycle business owner responsible for identifying, shaping, closing, and executing new business within the Space Force, managing contracts from award through delivery.
Role type
Senior business development and program management leader
Builds
Secure cloud-native software solutions for the Space Force
Domain
Defense / Space Force / Cloud-Native Software
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Business development, contract negotiation, program management, team leadership, portfolio management, federal acquisition knowledge, commercial judgment, ambiguity management, technical fluency in cloud-native concepts
Preferred skills
Space Force experience, defense environment experience, military operations, government program management, acquisition, contracting, defense industry program leadership
Technologies
Kubernetes, AWS, GCP, Azure, Terraform, Pulumi, GitOps, Containers, Helm, Kustomize
Responsibilities
Build trusted relationships with Space Force stakeholders and identify new business opportunities; Define customer problems and shape solutions using Defense Unicorns products; Lead opportunities through proposal and contract award; Serve as program leader for new contracts managing delivery risks and mission outcomes; Build and lead teams required to execute contracts; Maintain an active pipeline and grow the portfolio through follow-on work and expansions
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with portfolio leadership potential