Mission Systems Manager – National Security

Mind Foundry

Mission Systems Manager responsible for growth in UK National Security community, focusing on government and delivery partners. Leading business expansion and leveraging cutting-edge technology.

Posted 6/1/2026full-timeOxford • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and drive forward our business expansion into UK National Security community.
Build and execute on a sales and go-to-market plan in line with our strategy. You will have a high degree of autonomy. Therefore, experience in sales and/or business development is a must.
Mind Foundry’s technology offering is world class, novel and innovative. We are looking for someone who understands technology and can articulate the value our technology provides to those organisations that need it.
Own the end-to-end commercial lifecycle, from market engagement and opportunity qualification through bid execution, contract negotiation, and account expansion.
Own revenue delivery and growth for National Security, including pipeline generation, opportunity management, forecasting, and deal closure.
Articulate the value of Mind Foundry’s AI, translating technical capability into clear operational and mission outcomes for customers.
Build and grow senior customer relationships across the UK National Security ecosystem, including government customers, primes, and partners.
Expand and develop accounts, securing follow-on work, programme growth, and long-term engagements.
This is a sales-led, commercially accountable role that requires a strong understanding of National Security sales mechanics, including long sales cycles, complex stakeholder environments, and secure procurement processes.
Act as the commercial bridge between customers and internal teams, ensuring solutions are deliverable, scalable, and commercially sound.
Provide market and customer insight to inform product direction and National Security strategy.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years' experience in sales and business development and/or account management in National Security.
Proven track record in sales of cutting-edge technology products and services.
Comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty and operating with minimal direction.
Being a good team player who is mission driven.
Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills to effectively manage and/or implement all phases of projects and tasks to ensure smooth delivery.

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays
Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme with a 5% employer contribution (minimum 5% employee contribution)
Private Healthcare (including dental and optical cover)
Group Life Cover at x3 your annual salary
Enhanced Paid Parental and Sickness Leave
Workplace Nursery Scheme
Volunteering days
Pet friendly office
Professional and personal development

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Hard Skills & Tools

salesbusiness developmentaccount managementpipeline generationopportunity managementforecastingdeal closurecontract negotiationmarket engagementbid execution

Soft Skills

communication skillsteam playermission drivencomfortable with ambiguityinterpersonal skillsleadershiporganizational skillsautonomycustomer relationship managementinsight provision