Autonomy Programs Lead for Defense Tech

Evolving Solution Services; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolving Solution Services in Mountain View, CA seeks an Autonomous Warfare Program Manager to lead cross-functional programs from definition to transition. The role requires turning warfighter problems into executable programs, engaging with military operators, engineers, and acquisition teams.

Ideal candidates bring extensive experience in at least two areas such as military operations, autonomy, or AI, with a strong track record of delivering complex programs on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Experience in two or more of: military operations, commercial technology, DoD acquisition, technical program management, autonomy, robotics, or AI.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary programs with budgets, schedules, risks, and stakeholder expectations.
• Ability to operate in ambiguous environments and make decisions with incomplete information.

Responsibilities

• Translate operational needs into problem statements, objectives, evaluation criteria, and acquisition strategies.
• Identify and assess commercial technologies and capabilities relevant to priority Department needs.
• Lead multidisciplinary programs involving military operators, engineers, acquisition professionals, contractors, and senior leaders.
• Manage outcomes, schedules, budgets, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations through transition.
• Develop competitive solicitation, prototyping, experimentation, and contracting strategies.

Skills

Program management

Autonomy

Robotics

AI

Military operations

Commercial technology

DoD acquisition

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, Organizational Leadership, Engineering, or related)

Job description

Evolving Solution Services in Mountain View, CA seeks an Autonomous Warfare Program Manager to lead cross-functional programs from definition to transition. The role requires turning warfighter problems into executable programs, engaging with military operators, engineers, and acquisition teams.

Ideal candidates bring extensive experience in at least two areas such as military operations, autonomy, or AI, with a strong track record of delivering complex programs on time and within budget.