Strategic Fellow: Autonomous Systems & Defense Ops

The Mission Essential Group, LLC; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mission Essential Group, LLC in Fairfax, VA offers a DoD SkillBridge Fellow opportunity focused on Autonomous Systems Strategy & Business Operations. The 60-day program runs in a hybrid capacity with reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and collaboration with the executive leadership team.

You will conduct market research, evaluate requirements, analyze competitors, and explore partnerships to shape MISs expansion into autonomous systems for US Government and allied nations.

Qualifications

• Current U.S. military Service Member approved for participation in the Department of Defense SkillBridge Program.
• Honorably serving on Active Duty and within authorized transition period.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• Strong analytical and writing abilities.
• Interest in defense business operations, autonomous systems, and strategic planning.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and evaluate emerging operational requirements.
• Assess domestic and international competitors and analyze options.
• Identify strategic partnerships and sustainable competitive advantages.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to translate strategy into programs.
• Deliver recommendations to support growth in autonomous systems.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Written communication

Organizational skills

Independent research

Strategic planning

Presentation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Defense technology interest

MS Office proficiency

Job description

The Mission Essential Group, LLC in Fairfax, VA offers a DoD SkillBridge Fellow opportunity focused on Autonomous Systems Strategy & Business Operations. The 60-day program runs in a hybrid capacity with reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and collaboration with the executive leadership team.

You will conduct market research, evaluate requirements, analyze competitors, and explore partnerships to shape MISs expansion into autonomous systems for US Government and allied nations.