Mission Manager

LMI

Mission Manager overseeing pilot implementations for innovative technology solutions in the defense sector. Engaging directly with customers and ensuring successful deployments in operational environments.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeWashington • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $93,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary interface with DoD stakeholders, leading on-site engagements, pilots, and deployments across operational environments (e.g., warehouses, arms rooms, maintenance facilities, shipyards).
Own pilot execution end-to-end, ensuring activities remain aligned to mission objectives and deliver measurable outcomes.
Engage directly with end users and leadership to identify operational challenges, workflow constraints, and mission needs, translating field insights into clear, actionable requirements that inform solution and service development.
Collaborate with product and engineering teams to shape and iterate solutions based on live operational feedback, including supporting rapid adjustments during pilots.
Work alongside engineers and solution specialists to deploy, configure, and validate systems in real-world environments.
Capture and synthesize feedback, usage data, and performance insights to evaluate pilot success and inform improvements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Management, or a related field.
5–8 years of experience in roles spanning operations, program delivery, solutions engineering, consulting, or related fields within DoD or similarly complex environments.
Experience working directly with customers or end users, with the ability to build trust, communicate effectively across stakeholder levels, and drive alignment.
Proven ability to translate operational challenges into actionable solutions, bridging the gap between user needs and technical implementation.
Experience coordinating across cross-functional teams, including product, engineering, and/or design, to deliver outcomes in complex environments.
Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and make informed tradeoffs under pressure and maintain forward momentum.
Willingness to travel up to 30–40% and work on-site in operational environments (e.g., warehouses, maintenance facilities, shipyards, or similar settings).
U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret-level security clearance.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

solutions engineeringprogram deliveryoperational analysispilot executionsystem deploymentconfiguration validationdata synthesisperformance evaluation

Soft Skills

communicationproblem-solvingdecision-makingtrust buildingstakeholder engagementcross-functional collaborationadaptability under pressure

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Management