In-Theater Mission Lead: CENTCOM AOR (GCC Based)

NODA AI; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 661,000 - 881,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) with company match

Equity grants

Unlimited PTO

11 paid holidays

Military Leave

FSA

DCFSA

HSA

Professional Development

Job summary

NODA AI seeks a Mission Lead – Customer Solutions to own in-theater program delivery across the CENTCOM AOR, coordinating deployments and stakeholders, and ensuring successful mission outcomes. You will manage schedules, visas, and access while interfacing with U.S. military and embassy partners.

Applicants must have a technical background, active Secret clearance, U.S. citizenship, and willingness to deploy 30–90 days OCONUS. Bahrain/Kuwait/Qatar/UAE experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of program or technical delivery leadership in defense or mission-critical environments.
• Direct OCONUS deployment or in-theater leadership experience.
• Experience working with U.S. Military or government stakeholders.
• Technical fluency in complex systems (autonomy, robotics, or distributed systems).
• Active Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship.
• Valid U.S. passport (12+ months validity, multiple blank pages) and willingness to deploy OCONUS for extended rotations (30–90 days).
• Ability to operate independently in austere environments with limited supervision and connectivity.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployments across NAVCENT, AFCENT, ARCENT, MARCENT, and SOCCENT environments.
• Coordinate execution across GCC installations and forward locations, including NSA Bahrain, Camp Arifjan, Al Udeid AB, Al Dhafra AB, and Jebel Ali Port.
• Interface with Security Cooperation Offices (SCOs), U.S. Embassies, and host-nation stakeholders.
• Manage logistics: visas, customs, export controls, and installation access.
• Own delivery timelines, customer success, and operational outcomes.
• Bridge field operations with U.S.-based engineering and product teams.
• Scope new engagements and translate AOR-specific constraints into realistic technical and schedule commitments.
• Capture operational feedback and drive product improvements.

Skills

Program leadership

OCONUS deployment

US government stakeholders

Autonomy/robotics

Secret clearance

US citizenship

Passport valid 12+ months

Independent in austere environments

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, CS, Business or related field

Job description

NODA AI seeks a Mission Lead – Customer Solutions to own in-theater program delivery across the CENTCOM AOR, coordinating deployments and stakeholders, and ensuring successful mission outcomes. You will manage schedules, visas, and access while interfacing with U.S. military and embassy partners.

Applicants must have a technical background, active Secret clearance, U.S. citizenship, and willingness to deploy 30–90 days OCONUS. Bahrain/Kuwait/Qatar/UAE experience is valued.