Associate Program Director, Connected Warfare

Anduril Industries; Washington; On-site; USD 191,000 - 239,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in the United States is seeking a senior leader to own engagement with USMC programs, accelerating fielding of C4I technologies and translating complex technical concepts into operational outcomes. You will embed with Marines during exercises, support business development, and align engineering teams to deliver unified DoW solutions.

This role requires deep defense program experience, ability to influence stakeholders, and readiness to travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience in defense program management
• 12-15+ years of experience managing complex technical programs, preferably in defense or national security contexts
• Strong understanding of Marine Corps Command and Control systems, Integrated Fires, or related warfighting functions
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage competing priorities, and deliver results in ambiguous environments
• Strong aptitude for problem solving in unstructured situations at the interface of hardware, software, and networking. Ability to drive challenging and vague technical problems to clarity and resolution
• Experience with business development, customer engagement, or requirements development with Department of War stakeholders
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate between technical and operational communities plus proven relationship-building skills across government and industry stakeholders
• Willingness to travel up to 50% to include working in field environments with operational military units
• Active Secret clearance and eligibility to obtain a TS/SCI

Responsibilities

• Drive product strategy for USMC Command and Control and Information programs to establish priorities based on operational impact, technical feasibility, and customer requirements.
• Provide insights to the Business Development team and engage with USMC stakeholders, including PAEs, program offices, and operational units.
• Coordinate across teams and business lines to ensure unified product development and shared capability delivery across the DoW.
• Translate operational concepts and doctrine into actionable technical requirements; work with engineering teams to architect solutions.
• Develop training materials, operational playbooks, and user documentation tailored to USMC end-users.

Skills

Strategic engagement

Stakeholder management

Communications

Travel readiness

Defense program experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field

Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Connected Warfare division builds systems to support global command and control missions. We create joint, time sensitive, multi domain, ubiquitous, connected mesh ecosystems. Our ecosystem enables connected warfare with disproportional impact by connecting every robot, human, and sensor in every domain, bringing together hundreds of thousands of end points across the globe. We are the substrate that provides the source of truth for time sensitive decisions, effectively transforming the way that militaries close kills chains and enable mission autonomy.

Our Mission Command business line empowers military leaders with advanced command-and-control capabilities by integrating real-time data and actionable insights. We enable agile decision-making and seamless coordination across units, ensuring effective and adaptive operations on the battlefield.

ABOUT THE JOB

This strategic role owns senior leader engagement within key USMC programs. You will drive rapid fielding of emerging C4I technologies by influencing key stakeholders to ensure organizational readiness. You will proactively engage with the acquisition community to understand and influence USMC technology transformation initiatives. Success requires a high-integrity individual capable of objectively translating complex technical principles into compelling operational outcomes. You will embed with Marines during exercises and demonstrations, assist in business development efforts, collaborate with and inform our technical engineering teams, and coordinate closely with your counterparts across Anduril to deliver unified solutions across the Department of War.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Drive product strategy for USMC Command and Control and Information programs to establish priorities based on operational impact, technical feasibility, and customer requirements.
• Provide insights to the Business Development team and engage with USMC stakeholders, including PAEs, program offices, and operational units. Identify opportunities, shape requirements, and position Anduril capabilities to solve high-priority challenges.
• Coordinate across teams and business lines to ensure unified product development and shared capability delivery across the DoW. Identify commonalities, resolve conflicts, and maximize efficiency.
• Translate operational concepts and doctrine into actionable technical requirements. Work with engineering teams to architect solutions that fit USMC workflows, tactics, and communication infrastructure.
• Develop training materials, operational playbooks, and user documentation tailored to USMC end-users. Enable rapid adoption and effective employment of Anduril capabilities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience in defense program management
• 12-15+ years of experience managing complex technical programs, preferably in defense or national security contexts
• Strong understanding of Marine Corps Command and Control systems, Integrated Fires, or related warfighting functions
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage competing priorities, and deliver results in ambiguous environments
• Strong aptitude for problem solving in unstructured situations at the interface of hardware, software, and networking. Ability to drive challenging and vague technical problems to clarity and resolution
• Experience with business development, customer engagement, or requirements development with Department of War stakeholders
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate between technical and operational communities plus proven relationship-building skills across government and industry stakeholders
• Willingness to travel up to 50% to include working in field environments with operational military units
• Active Secret clearance and eligibility to obtain a TS/SCI

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• U.S. Marine Corps experience or deep familiarity with Navy operations, doctrine, and organizational structure
• Graduate of Command and Staff or War College
• Experience with Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) initiatives or related Joint Force integration efforts
• Technical background in software development, systems engineering, or defense acquisition
• Experience managing programs involving software integration or coordination across multiple military services

US Salary Range

$191,000—$239,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril’s total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

Benefits

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