Defense Unicorns - Mission Manager - War Data Platform
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Requirements
• Active Secret clearance • Experience leading large (20+) cross-functional engineering or delivery teams • Experience delivering software or platform programs in a DoW or federal environment • Experience managing prime-sub or multi-party contractor relationships • Financial accountability experience on federal contracts, including burn rate and staffing plan ownership • Experience transitioning programs from an incumbent contractor • Familiarity with DoW impact levels (IL2 and above) and authorization processes • Background in DevSecOps, platform engineering, or cloud infrastructure delivery • Familiarity with federal contracts, procurement vehicles, and the budget process • Experience with modern software development practices including DevSecOps, Continuous Delivery, and Agile frameworks • Technical depth sufficient to understand architectural decisions and translate them for stakeholders, users, and the team • Travel • Travel • Travel is expected 4-12 times per year, primarily to the National Capital Region. • The listed responsibilities are not exhaustive and additional responsibilities may be assigned based on the evolving needs of the organization. We are seeking a dynamic individual who is able to adapt and take on new responsibilities as they arise.
Responsibilities
• Prime Contractor and Mission Hero Relationship • Serve as the primary point of contact with the prime contractor's program management • Partner with the prime to align Defense Unicorns' scope, deliverables, and team performance with program priorities • Build a productive working relationship with our Mission Hero in coordination with the prime • Delivery Management • Delivery Management • Own delivery execution across the team, ensuring commitments are met on time and to quality • Partner with Defense Unicorns Tech Leads to align program work with broader technical direction • Translate Mission Hero and prime requirements into actionable work, and team progress into clear stakeholder communication • Surface delivery feedback to Defense Unicorns' Product segment to inform UDS and other product roadmaps • Team Leadership • Team Leadership • Lead a cross-functional team spanning platform engineering, DevSecOps, cloud, SRE, configuration management, and Zero Trust • Foster an environment for Unicorn growth, mentorship, and coaching • Champion Defense Unicorns' values and principles • Balance priorities from the Mission Hero, prime, leadership, and team to deliver mission value • Contract and Financial Accountability • Own burn rate management and monthly forecasting against the contract ceiling • Lead staffing plans, backfills, and ramp planning across option years in coordination with the contracts team • Partner with the contracts team on modifications, option year exercises, and contract compliance
Benefits
• Health: • Medical/Dental/Vision • Premiums are 100% Company Paid • Health Reimbursement Account • Disability Insurance • Financial: • 401k Retirement Plan • Company Stock Options • Leave: • We offer all full-time Unicorns Flexible Time Off (FTO) plus all Federal Holidays, one week for Thanksgiving, and two weeks for Christmas and New Year’s • Paid Parental Leave • Learning: • Reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions • Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees) • Don’t have all the preferred experience or qualifications? Studies show that underrepresented groups like women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs if they don't meet every requirement listed.
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