Mission Lead - San Diego (Clearance Required)

Highlights

• Lead Navy engagements turning pilots into durable, funded mission programs.
• Deploy forward with operators supporting real-world Navy operations.
• Shape AI systems used across 125 DoW deployments and 9,000+ users.

What they offer

• Equity
• 401K match
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Unlimited PTO including vacation and holidays
• Monthly mental health, wellness and fitness stipend
• In-home office setup stipend and family planning assistance
• Salary top-up during military reserve duty
• Fully paid parental leave
• Child and pet care reimbursement during travel
• WeWork access

Ideal candidate

Mission-driven operator with Navy program experience who thrives in ambiguity, builds trust with stakeholders, and cares about turning frontline needs into fielded impact.

Requirements

• 5+ years supporting Department of the Navy, defense acquisition, government technology or national security programs
• Experience working within or alongside Navy program offices, PEOs, SYSCOMs, warfare centers or operational commands
• Experience with defense acquisition, capability development, requirements generation, program management or technical program execution
• Familiarity with Navy budgeting, acquisition, experimentation and transition pathways including PEOs, NAVWAR, NAVAIR, NAVSEA, NIWC
• Strong technical intuition to engage with engineers, operators, acquisition professionals and senior leaders
• Experience leading customer engagements involving complex technical systems or software platforms
• U.S. Person with current Top Secret clearance required
• Must be based in San Diego with ability to work in secure environments and travel periodically