This position offers a base salary of $145,000 - $185,000. (Total on-target earnings of $290,000 to $370,000) Role Description: The Mission Director is a quota-carrying, full-lifecycle business owner responsible for identifying, shaping, closing, and executing new business within the Space Force, with a focus on Space Systems Command (SSC). You will build trusted relationships with Mission Heroes (our customers), identify meaningful problems, shape solutions using Defense Unicorns products, and lead opportunities from initial discovery through contract award. Once awarded, you will remain accountable for the contract throughout its lifecycle, including cost, schedule, performance, staffing, margin, and customer satisfaction. This role is designed for someone who wants broad ownership. As the portfolio grows in size and complexity, you will increasingly lead through program managers and delivery leaders while retaining accountability for portfolio outcomes. Responsibilities: The listed responsibilities are not exhaustive and additional responsibilities may be assigned based on the evolving needs of the organization. We are seeking a dynamic individual who is able to adapt and take on new responsibilities as they arise. 1. Build the Business Identify and develop net-new Space Force and build trusted relationships with Mission Heroes and key stakeholders. Own a quota and grow a diversified portfolio of business. 2. Shape and Close Opportunities Define customer problems, scope, and desired outcomes to shape solutions using Defense Unicorns products and the right acquisition approach. Lead opportunities through proposal, negotiation, and contract award. 3. Own Contract Execution Serve as the program leader for new contracts you close, with direct responsibility for execution until the portfolio reaches the scale where additional program management support is warranted. Manage delivery risks, scope changes, and mission outcomes. 4. Build and
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This position offers a base salary of $145,000 - $185,000. (Total on-target earnings of $290,000 to $370,000) Role Description: Defense Unicorns is seeking mission-driven Mission Directors to spearhead full-lifecycle capture efforts across the Space ecosystem. In this high-impact role, you will shape and lead strategic pursuits that align Defense Unicorns’ unique strengths—secure software delivery, DevSecOps, tactical edge enablement, and cybersecurity—with emerging government needs. You will own the acquisition of new Mission Heroes (what we call our customers) from early qualification through proposal, driving win strategies, forming key partnerships, and aligning technical solutions to mission outcomes. This is a pivotal role within our growth team that directly influences the company’s pipeline, revenue targets, and national security impact. Responsibilities: Drive new Mission Hero
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Proven ability to win complex technical pursuits through the full capture lifecycle. Working knowledge of Space Force acquisition processes (e.g., FAR-based contracts, OTAs, SBIR, IDIQ). Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and leadership skills across technical and executive audiences. Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary teams to deliver successful proposals. Familiarity with software factory environments, DevSecOps, cybersecurity, or tactical edge deployments is a strong plus. Deep Cyber operational experience. Who We Are Defense Unicorns delivers mission value by streamlining software delivery so our customers can focus on the most important challenges. We share a vision of freedom and security for the advancement of progress and innovation. Our commitment to this vision, and to our mission-driven customers, means a commitment to speed, user experience and optionality, without compromising security. Our team is composed of innovators, software engineers, and veterans with decades of experience delivering technology programs across the federal market. What We Do We create and deliver secure solutions for continuous software integration and delivery. Defense Unicorn
Department · Federal Sales
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Defense Unicorns
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