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Mission Director - Army

Defense Unicorns · United States - Remote

Posted 27 days ago · $145,000 - $185,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
27 days
Defense Unicorns's roles stay open a median of 44 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
26% of Defense Unicorns's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Defense Unicorns
high
24 stale, 3 reposted of 50 open
Hiring momentum
76 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Defense Unicorns's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Defense Unicorns.

About this role

The Mission Director is responsible for driving new business within the Army, managing the entire lifecycle from opportunity identification to contract execution. This role involves building relationships with customers, shaping solutions using Defense Unicorns products, and leading contract execution while ensuring customer satisfaction and portfolio growth. The position requires a dynamic individual who can adapt to evolving responsibilities and lead teams effectively.

Our read on this posting4.4out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Defense Unicorns as an employer.

What you need

  • Experience in business development within the defense sector
  • Ability to identify and develop new opportunities
  • Experience managing contracts and ensuring customer satisfaction
  • Strong leadership skills and accountability for outcomes
  • Technical fluency in cloud-native technologies and modern software delivery concepts
  • Willingness to travel approximately 25-40%

Nice to have

  • Experience within the Army or a closely related defense environment
  • Understanding of federal acquisition and contract negotiations
  • Experience in military operations or government program management
  • Candidates located near major Army hubs

What you get

  • Medical/Dental/Vision premiums are 100% company paid
  • Health Savings Account
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 401k Retirement Plan
  • Company Stock Options

Worth weighing

  • Base salary range provided but no specific details on total compensation structure beyond on-target earnings
  • Role involves significant accountability and broad ownership, which may lead to high pressure
  • Responsibilities are described as evolving, which may lead to ambiguity in role expectations

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Listed by Defense Unicorns on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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