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Mission Director - Navy/Marine Corps

Defense Unicorns
Location
United States - Remote
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Federal Sales
Salary
$145,000 - $185,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Experience within the Navy, Marine Corps, or a closely related defense environment
  • Strong understanding of the culture, mission, stakeholders, and terminology within the domain
  • Experience in military operations, government program management, acquisition, contracting, business development, or defense industry program leadership
  • Working knowledge of federal acquisition, including contract vehicles, acquisition strategies, and contract negotiations
  • Strong commercial judgment and comfort owning revenue-generating activities
  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams and hold accountability for outcomes
Nice to have
  • Candidates located near major Navy and Marine Corps hubs, including San Diego, Norfolk, Washington, D.C., Charleston, Patuxent River, and Quantico are preferred
  • Ability to travel approximately 25-40%
What the job really is

The Mission Director is responsible for driving new business opportunities within the Navy and Marine Corps, managing relationships with key stakeholders, and overseeing contract execution from discovery to award and beyond. This role involves building a portfolio of business, leading teams, and ensuring customer satisfaction while adapting to the evolving needs of the organization.

Benefits
  • Medical/Dental/Vision premiums are 100% Company Paid
  • Health Savings Account
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 401k Retirement Plan
  • Company Stock Options
Things to weigh
  • Total on-target earnings range is broad, which may indicate variability in compensation based on performance
  • Role requires adaptability to evolving responsibilities, which may lead to ambiguity in day-to-day tasks
  • The position is remote but may require travel, which could affect work-life balance
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