Mission Manager

LMI

. Serve as the primary owner of pilot implementations and primary interface with DoD stakeholders.

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $93,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pilot implementation and stakeholder engagement within complex operational environments, translating user needs into actionable solutions while ensuring alignment with mission objectives. Proven ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and drive user adoption through effective communication and training.

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Pilot Implementation OwnershipStakeholder EngagementOperational Solution DevelopmentCross-Functional Team CoordinationProblem-Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

Program DeliverySolutions EngineeringOperational Workflow AnalysisTechnical ImplementationPilot Program Support

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTrust BuildingDecision-MakingProblem-SolvingUser Adoption Facilitation

Tools & Technologies

RFID SystemsIoT SolutionsAsset TrackingSensor-Based Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Secret-Level Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

DoD LogisticsSupply Chain ManagementOperational WorkflowsFederal ConsultingDefense Technology

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

IoT

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary owner of pilot implementations and primary interface with DoD stakeholders.
Lead on-site engagements, pilots, and deployments across operational environments such as warehouses, arms rooms, maintenance facilities, and shipyards.
Own pilot execution end-to-end, ensuring alignment with mission objectives and measurable outcomes.
Engage end users and leadership to identify operational challenges, workflow constraints, and mission needs.
Translate field insights into actionable requirements for solution and service development.
Collaborate with product, engineering, and design teams to shape and iterate solutions based on operational feedback.
Deploy, configure, and validate systems in real-world environments with engineers and solution specialists.
Troubleshoot issues and refine implementations to ensure reliable performance.
Drive user adoption through hands-on engagement, training support, and continuous interaction with end users.
Capture and synthesize feedback, usage data, and performance insights to evaluate pilot success and inform improvements.
Translate pilot outcomes into validated use cases, service patterns, and recommendations for broader deployment and enterprise-scale implementation.
Maintain visibility into progress, risks, and dependencies through structured planning, documentation, and communication.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Management, or a related field.
5–8 years of experience in roles spanning operations, program delivery, solutions engineering, consulting, or related fields within DoD or similarly complex environments.
Experience working directly with customers or end users, with the ability to build trust, communicate effectively across stakeholder levels, and drive alignment.
Proven ability to translate operational challenges into actionable solutions, bridging the gap between user needs and technical implementation.
Experience coordinating across cross-functional teams, including product, engineering, and/or design, to deliver outcomes in complex environments.
Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and make informed tradeoffs under pressure and maintain forward momentum.
Willingness to travel up to 30–40% and work on-site in operational environments.
U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret-level security clearance.
Preferred: Experience in DoD logistics, supply chain, maintenance, or operational workflows.
Preferred: Prior experience in forward-deployed, field-based, or customer-embedded roles.
Preferred: Familiarity with RFID, IoT, asset tracking, or sensor-based systems.
Preferred: Experience supporting or delivering pilot programs, prototypes, or early-stage technology deployments.
Preferred: Background in military service, federal consulting, or defense technology environments.