Staff Mission Integration Specialist

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 153,000 - 254,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company-paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Staff Mission Integration Specialist to bridge military operations with engineering execution in the Aerospace & Defense sector. The role emphasizes translating field needs into requirements and evaluating solutions for complex missions.

Remote work is offered. The ideal candidate has a DoD clearance, a relevant bachelor’s or equivalent experience, and 12+ years in military operations or related support, plus strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance required or higher.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience plus extensive military operations background.
• Experience translating field needs into engineering requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational insight to engineering teams to identify mission challenges and capability gaps.
• Build relationships with military operators and government stakeholders to understand workflows and threats.
• Collaborate with engineers to translate operational insights into technical concepts and requirements.
• Participate in demonstrations and evaluations to assess mission relevance and effectiveness.
• Evaluate emerging technologies from an operational perspective to enhance mission performance.
• Partner with various technical disciplines to incorporate operational feedback into development.
• Advocate for operator-centered engineering practices to improve mission capabilities.

Skills

Operational insight

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

DoD clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

12+ years experience

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Staff Mission Integration Specialist to join the team of a leader in the Aerospace & Defense space. This role is focused on bridging real-world military operations with engineering execution to strengthen mission outcomes. The specialist will bring operator perspective into technical discussions, helping teams identify capability gaps, translate field needs into requirements, and evaluate solutions in support of complex defense missions. Strong collaboration with engineers, subject matter experts, military operators, and government stakeholders will be essential to ensure technical development stays aligned with operational realities.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $152,900 – $253,600 annually

Responsibilities

• Provide operational insight to engineering teams to identify mission challenges and capability gaps
• Build relationships with military operators and government stakeholders to understand workflows and threats
• Collaborate with engineers to translate operational insights into technical concepts and requirements
• Participate in demonstrations and evaluations to assess mission relevance and effectiveness
• Evaluate emerging technologies from an operational perspective to enhance mission performance
• Partner with various technical disciplines to incorporate operational feedback into development
• Advocate for operator-centered engineering practices to improve mission capabilities

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance required
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; minimum of 12 years of relevant experience
• Military operational experience or comparable support for complex military missions
• Strong understanding of military operations and associated technical systems
• Technical aptitude to engage with engineers and subject matter experts
• Experience identifying operational challenges and communicating actionable recommendations
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.