Mission Director - Space
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 Space Force, managing relationships with key stakeholders, and overseeing contract execution from discovery to award. This role involves identifying customer needs, shaping solutions, and leading a team to ensure successful delivery and portfolio growth. The position requires a dynamic individual who can adapt to evolving responsibilities and maintain accountability for contract outcomes.
- 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 or a related field
- Ability to identify and develop new business opportunities
- Strong understanding of federal acquisition and contract negotiation
- Demonstrated 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 Space Force or a closely related defense environment
- Understanding of military operations and government program management
- Comfort operating with ambiguity and creating solutions without predefined guidelines
- Candidates located near major Space Force hubs
What you get
- Medical/Dental/Vision insurance with premiums 100% company paid
- Health Savings Account
- Life and Disability Insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Company Stock Options
- Home Office Budget
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of salary beyond the range provided
- Role involves significant responsibility and accountability, which may lead to high pressure
- The responsibilities may evolve, requiring adaptability and a willingness to take on new tasks
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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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