Head of Mission Operations, Intelligence Systems

Required

• Proven Leadership: Demonstrated experience building, scaling, and managing technical operations or field engineering teams in a defense, intelligence, or national security environment.
• Mission-First Mindset: You put the needs of the customer and the mission first. You are motivated by the opportunity to radically evolve national and allied defense capabilities.
• Operational & Technical Depth: Strong technical aptitude with hands-on experience in system deployments, software configuration, troubleshooting, IP networking, APIs, and data integration — credible enough to lead a team of engineers and earn the trust of customers.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to translate organizational goals and customer needs into a clear operational strategy, then execute against it with discipline.
• Adaptability: You thrive in unstructured, fast-moving environments. You can context-switch between strategic planning and tactical problem-solving without missing a beat.
• Stellar Communication: Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to influence across all levels — from tactical operators to senior military leadership and internal executives.
• Collaboration & Low-Ego: You lead by example in a flat, fast-moving organization that values teamwork, action, and execution over hierarchy.
• Must be willing to travel up to 30%.
• Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.