Technical Mission Director (FedD235)

The role

This person will lead day-to-day execution for a multidisciplinary government and industry team. They will manage Agile operating rhythms and coordinate multiple technology vendors for AI and software modernization efforts.

What you will do

• Own day-to-day execution and establish Agile operating rhythm including Scrum ceremonies.
• Coordinate government stakeholders and multiple technology vendors.
• Lead daily cross-vendor synchronization.
• Maintain an integrated delivery plan and communicate mission outcomes and technical risks.
• Work with Technical Solutions Architect and engineering leads to align execution with architecture.
• Recognize integration, security, data, deployment, or architecture issues early.
• Coordinate the transition from prototype environments into classified operational environments.
• Act as a technical thought partner to government customers.
• Identify follow-on mission needs and expansion opportunities.
• Capture lessons learned and repeatable delivery patterns.

Required qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Local to the National Capital Region (NCR).
• 7+ years leading Agile software, technology, or mission programs.
• Hands-on experience with Scrum and Agile delivery.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating multiple technical workstreams and vendors.
• Technical fluency in modern software delivery, DevSecOps, cloud, Kubernetes, CI/CD, AI/ML, and data platforms.
• Ability to understand technical architecture, dependencies, integration risks, and engineering tradeoffs.

Nice to have

• Experience leading programs involving generative AI, AI agents, data platforms, or enterprise AI ecosystems.
• Experience working across technologies such as OpenShift/OpenShift AI, GitLab, NVIDIA AI, enterprise data platforms, or comparable commercial technologies.
• Familiarity with NIST 800-53, RMF, ATO processes, continuous authorization, and security engineering.
• Experience supporting systems across multiple security classifications or transitioning capabilities into Secret or TS/SCI environments.
• Experience with complex multi-vendor integration efforts.
• Experience advising senior government customers on technology strategy, mission modernization, or platform adoption.
• Experience identifying and shaping follow-on opportunities or new mission applications.
• CSM, PSM, SAFe, PMI-ACP, PMP, or comparable Agile/program certification.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Premiums are 100% Company Paid
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Company Stock Options
• Home Office Budget
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• All Federal Holidays
• One week for Thanksgiving
• Two weeks for Christmas and New Year’s

About the company

Defense Unicorns delivers mission value by streamlining software delivery so customers can focus on the most important challenges. They create and deliver secure solutions for continuous software integration and delivery.