Mission Operations Lead - DoD Autonomy Programs

Forterra; Clarksburg (MD); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium Healthcare Benefits

Paid Time Off (20 days per year)

Tuition reimbursement or professional development stipend

401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

Job summary

Forterra, located in Clarksburg, MD, is seeking a Mission Operations Lead to take charge of customer program engagements. You will be responsible for developing program plans, managing delivery, and ensuring operational excellence.

This role demands a strong background in Defense Tech, excellent interpersonal skills, and a willingness to travel. Forterra offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, including premium healthcare and professional development support.

Qualifications

• Experience working within the Department of Defense or similar.
• Ability to engage effectively with business partners.
• Familiarity with technology trends and applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop partnerships with customers for deploying solutions.
• Scope and implement customer integrations and pilots.
• Expand pilot projects into larger, sustained capabilities.
• Identify customers needing our technology and facilitate understanding.
• Assist partners in navigating implementation pathways.

Skills

Strong interest / experience in Defense Tech

Strong interpersonal skills

Goal-oriented in ambiguous environments

Enthusiasm for technology

Willingness to travel 50%

Eligibility for US DoD Security Clearance

Education

Engineering or Technical Degree

Job description

Forterra, located in Clarksburg, MD, is seeking a Mission Operations Lead to take charge of customer program engagements. You will be responsible for developing program plans, managing delivery, and ensuring operational excellence.

This role demands a strong background in Defense Tech, excellent interpersonal skills, and a willingness to travel. Forterra offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, including premium healthcare and professional development support.