Mission Manager – War Data Platform

Defense Unicorns

Mission Manager leading a DoW platform modernization program at Defense Unicorns. Overseeing delivery execution and financial performance on a multi-year contract while supporting mission value across multiple disciplines.

Posted 4/24/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $178,500 - $241,500 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a Defense Unicorns delivery team supporting our Mission Hero through a DoW prime contractor partner
Serve as the primary point of contact with the prime's program management
Own delivery execution and financial performance on a multi-year contract
Partner with Defense Unicorns Tech Leads to ensure the team delivers mission value across platform engineering, DevSecOps, cloud, and SRE disciplines
Manage a smooth transition from the incumbent contractor with minimal disruption to ongoing delivery
Conduct a successful architecture review with our Mission Hero
Establish a foundational operational environment to support ongoing mission delivery
Build a productive working relationship with our Mission Hero in coordination with the prime
Translate Mission Hero and prime requirements into actionable work
Ensure commitments are met on time and to quality
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
Champion Defense Unicorns' values and principles

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 (preferred)
Familiarity with DoW impact levels (IL2 and above) and authorization processes (preferred)
Background in DevSecOps, platform engineering, or cloud infrastructure delivery (preferred)
Familiarity with federal contracts, procurement vehicles, and the budget process (preferred)
Experience with modern software development practices including DevSecOps, Continuous Delivery, and Agile frameworks (preferred)
Technical depth sufficient to understand architectural decisions and translate them for stakeholders, users, and the team (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Dental/Vision
Premiums are 100% Company Paid
Health Reimbursement Account
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401k Retirement Plan
Company Stock Options
Home Office Budget
Flexible Time Off (FTO)
Paid Parental Leave
Reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions
Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees)

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Hard Skills & Tools

DevSecOpsplatform engineeringcloud infrastructuresoftware developmentContinuous DeliveryAgile frameworksfinancial accountabilityburn rate managementstaffing plan ownershiparchitecture review

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationrelationship buildingorganizational skillscollaborationproblem-solvingexecutioncommitment to qualitytransition managementteam management

Certifications

Active Secret clearance