About Mission Phoenix

Mission Phoenix is an AI-first mission technology company and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) built to generate Decision Advantage for missions of consequence. Through our Team of Teams model, MPX integrates its people, OEMs, subcontractors, mission experts, commercial technology, and proprietary capabilities to make advanced products operationally ready for the Department of War, Intelligence Community, and broader U.S. Government.

Why join us:

• Direct access to executive leadership and meaningful influence over company direction.

• The authority to build the team and make hiring and termination decisions within approved parameters.

• The opportunity to build major government programs from award through sustained operations.

• A leadership role connecting mission success, customer relationships, financial performance, and growth.

The Role

The Vice President, Space Programs is the executive owner for customer and mission success across MPX’s Space Force portfolio, initially focused on two programs supporting enterprise HCM modernization and Guardian readiness technology. Success requires rapid mobilization, customer governance, financial discipline, security integration, and leadership of MPX employees, OEMs, subcontractors, and mission experts as one accountable Team of Teams.

For the first 6 to 9 months, the role will concentrate on operationalizing both programs, establishing predictable delivery, and building trusted customer relationships. Growth is expected to follow from performance: satisfied customers, strong mission outcomes, and demonstrated execution will position MPX for follow-on work and broader Space Force opportunities.

Location: Washington, DC metropolitan area; Buckley Space Force Base, Colorado; Los Angeles Space Force Base, California; Patrick Space Force Base, Florida; Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado; Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado; or Vandenberg Space Force Base, California with hybrid work, customer-site engagement, and travel to government locations as required

Employment: Full-time, salaried executive position. Timing and appointment may be contingent upon contract award

What You Will Own

• Customer and mission success: Serve as MPX’s senior operating relationship with U.S. Space Force and mission stakeholders. Understand customer priorities, set realistic commitments, communicate candidly, resolve issues early, and ensure delivery produces measurable mission value. Seek direct customer feedback and connect satisfaction, adoption, and mission results to retention and future growth.

• Portfolio Performance

  • Program mobilization: Lead the transition from award through operational readiness. Establish 30, 60, and 90-day plans, staffing, integrated schedules, cost and performance baselines, customer governance, and subcontractor mobilization.

  • Portfolio delivery: Oversee enterprise HCM modernization and Guardian readiness technology programs, including implementation, security, data integration, hardware fielding, logistics, training, adoption, sustainment, and contract deliverables.

  • Program controls: Establish integrated schedule, risk, issue, dependency, configuration, change, quality, and deliverable-management disciplines appropriate for consequential fixed-price federal programs. Surface bad news promptly with evidence, a named owner, a recovery plan, and a decision date. Own corrective action without excuses.

  • Financial performance: Own revenue, gross profit, portfolio contribution, forecasts, budgets, estimates at completion, staffing, subcontractor spend, milestone billing, collection coordination, and controllable operating decisions. Be accountable for the portfolio’s contribution to EBITDA while corporate indirect rates and allocations remain managed at the company level. Make tradeoffs using reliable forecasts and the effects on mission outcomes, cash, capacity, and future commitments; escalate decisions outside delegated authority.

  • Contract performance: Maintain FAR and DFARS compliance, protect scope, support acceptance and invoicing, earn strong CPARS ratings, and position the portfolio for options, follow-on work, and recompetes.

  • AI-first execution: An AI-first mindset is required. Employ PhoenixOS, decision intelligence, secure AI, and intelligent automation where appropriate to improve measurable mission and business outcomes. Challenge workflows before automating them; use approved tools, protect customer and company information, validate outputs, and retain human accountability for consequential decisions. Measure improvements in decision quality, delivery speed, cost, risk, and customer outcomes.

• Team Performance

  • Team of Teams leadership: Lead the integrated Space Programs portfolio with shared objectives, transparent information, clear decision rights, and accountability for outcomes. Empower program leaders to act within defined authority; resolve cross-team dependencies and escalate conflicts early. Lead activities within the portfolio and support other MPX leaders where they own the mission or functional domain. Corporate, technical, OEM, and subcontractor leaders retain authority within their respective domains and contractual responsibilities.

  • People leadership and authority: Build the organization required to perform. Exercise direct hiring and termination authority within approved budgets, company policy, and delegated authority. Recruit, develop, evaluate, reorganize, and retain program leaders and technical teams while sustaining high standards for character, competence, and results. Give direct feedback, develop talent, remove barriers, and address sustained underperformance promptly and fairly. Model humility and invite principled disagreement before decisions; expect commitment once decisions are made.

• Company Growth: Turn customer confidence and mission results into on-contract expansion, follow-on opportunities, and new Space Force business in coordination with MPX capture and technical leaders. Qualify opportunities against mission fit, delivery capacity, risk, and achievable contribution; make credible commitments and pursue disciplined capture.

What You Bring

We are seeking a hands-on federal delivery executive who combines customer leadership, program startup experience, financial ownership, Team of Teams leadership, and an AI-first operating mindset. Direct Space Force or Department of the Air Force experience is strongly preferred. Character, sound judgment under pressure, and demonstrated ownership of results are essential.

• 10 or more years of relevant federal contracting, program leadership, government service, or related industry experience.

• Demonstrated ownership of customer outcomes and senior relationships across acquisition, mission, technical, and operational stakeholders.

• Responsibility for a federal program or portfolio with annual revenue of $15 million or more, including gross profit, contribution, forecasting, and operating decisions.

• Experience transitioning a government contract from award through staffing, customer onboarding, subcontractor mobilization, baseline establishment, and steady-state execution.

• Direct experience supporting the U.S. Space Force or Department of the Air Force, preferably involving SSC, Headquarters U.S. Space Force, or comparable acquisition and mission organizations.

• Strong working knowledge of federal contracting, funding, cost control, milestone acceptance, invoicing, cash flow, and program performance.

• Experience leading a Team of Teams across employees, OEMs, subcontractors, and mission partners, using AI and automation to improve decisions and execution. Demonstrated ability to delegate decisions, share information across organizational boundaries, and resolve competing priorities without losing accountability.

• Evidence of expanding a customer relationship or winning follow-on work through strong delivery and trusted engagement.

• Ability to lead in a small, entrepreneurial government technology company, including direct hiring, performance-management, reorganization, and termination decisions. Evidence of candid feedback, talent development, ethical judgment, and early escalation of difficult facts.

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and directly relevant executive experience.

Preferred Experience

• Prior government leadership in human capital, personnel management, acquisition, contracting, operations, or financial management.

• Delivery involving enterprise HCM, personnel systems, HR technology, or organizational modernization.

• Delivery involving secure mobile, wearable, IoT, logistics, or distributed technology fielding.

• Familiarity with enterprise platforms in federal environments.

• PMP, DAWIA, Certified Defense Financial Manager, or related credentials.

• Experience in both large federal integrators and small businesses.

What Success Looks Like in the First Year

• Customers view MPX as responsive, transparent, accountable, and focused on mission outcomes.

• Both initial programs transition into execution against approved 30, 60, and 90-day mobilization plans.

• Program leadership, critical staffing, subcontractor governance, integrated schedules, financial reporting, and AI-enabled operating rhythms function predictably as one accountable Team of Teams. Program leaders have clear decision rights, teams share reliable information, and cross-team dependencies have accountable owners.

• Contract milestones, deliverables, acceptance, invoicing, and customer communications remain on schedule.

• Portfolio revenue, gross contribution, cash, and controllable financial performance meet approved targets.

• Risks and performance issues are surfaced early with accurate forecasts, named owners, decision dates, and documented corrective action; lessons learned improve subsequent execution.

• Customer feedback and CPARS readiness demonstrate strong execution.

• A qualified pipeline of follow-on and new Space Force opportunities develops from successful performance and trusted relationships.

Compensation and Benefits

Anticipated base salary is $225,000 to $275,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

The position is eligible for an executive delivery bonus tied to customer success, program mobilization, schedule, financial performance, team health, and contract outcomes. The executive may also earn sales commissions under Mission Phoenix’s written Growth Incentive Program for qualifying opportunities materially originated, shaped, or won. Awards are governed by applicable written plans; growth credit does not justify commitments that undermine mission outcomes, delivery quality, or sustainable contribution.

Full-time benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; company-provided disability and life insurance; 401(k); paid federal holidays; and executive-level paid time off in accordance with company policy.

Employment eligibility: Candidates must satisfy all applicable customer access, suitability, background, and security requirements. Mission Phoenix is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Job Level: Senior

Employment Type: Full-Time

Clearance: U.S. citizenship required

Salary Range: $145,000–$180,000 annually

Location: Primary site is Washington, DC metropolitan area. Candidates may also be based near Buckley, Los Angeles, Patrick, Peterson, Schriever, or Vandenberg Space Force Base.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid, occasional onsite at a government or MPX site may be required

Contract Status: SBIR Phase II effort with a planned pathway to a production program of record; current period of performance through contract award.

Applications Accepted Through: October 31, 2026

About Mission Phoenix

Mission Phoenix (MPX) is an AI-first mission technology company and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) built to generate Decision Advantage for missions of consequence. Through our Team of Teams model, MPX integrates its people, OEM partners, subcontractors, mission experts, commercial technology, and proprietary capabilities to make advanced products operationally ready for the Department of War, Intelligence Community, and broader U.S. Government.

The Opportunity

Mission Phoenix is seeking a Cloud Security Architect to design, secure, and support the cloud architecture behind U.S. Space Force human capital management (HCM) modernization, the system that manages several factors such as personal, promotion, and assignment for USSF Guardians. The position initially supports a Workday-based Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II effort and is expected to contribute to the transition toward a production program of record, subject to program award and customer requirements. Reporting to MPX's Program Manager, you will work with a team across cloud engineering, cybersecurity, identity management, enterprise integration, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) to deliver a secure, scalable architecture capable of supporting Department of War Impact Level 4 (IL4) requirements and successful authorization.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design and document secure cloud architectures for IL4 hosting in AWS GovCloud, covering identity and access management, encryption, network security, boundary protection, and monitoring.

• Develop secure integration patterns between Workday and third-party SaaS, including identity federation with CAC/PKI and DoD ICAM, APIs, data exchange, and zero trust controls.

• Design IL4 network connectivity through the required Cloud Access Point (CAP) and align monitoring and incident response with the program's Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP).

• Partner with the RMF lead to implement and document NIST SP 800-53 controls in eMASS, apply applicable STIGs and SRGs, prepare authorization evidence, support assessors, and remediate technical findings.

• Evaluate the SBIR architecture against production requirements and develop scalable, supportable designs for the anticipated HCM program of record.

• Collaborate with MPX architects, platform engineers, cybersecurity specialists, subcontractors, and government technical authorities.

• Apply approved AI and automation tools to improve architecture analysis, configuration validation, security documentation, and engineering efficiency, while keeping CUI and other sensitive data within approved boundaries and validating all technical outputs.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of cloud architecture, cybersecurity architecture, or secure enterprise systems engineering experience.

• Direct experience designing or securing Department of War (DoW) IL4/IL5 or FedRAMP High environments.

• Hands-on experience with RMF and Authority to Operate (ATO) processes, including control implementation, documentation in eMASS, and assessor support.

• Hands-on experience with identity federation (including CAC/PKI or PIV-based authentication), zero trust architecture, encryption, network security, and SaaS integrations.

• Experience designing secure APIs, enterprise integrations, and data exchange architectures.

• Ability to document technical decisions, communicate architecture risks, and collaborate across engineering and security teams.

• U.S. citizenship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience integrating Workday or another enterprise human capital management platform.

• Experience supporting U.S. Space Force or Department of the Air Force modernization programs.

• Familiarity with the DoW Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (CC SRG), NIST SP 800-53, and applicable DISA STIGs and SRGs.

• Cloud architecture or security certifications (e.g., AWS or Azure architect or security credentials), or equivalent demonstrated expertise.

• Experience transitioning SBIR, prototype, or pilot capabilities into production government environments.

• Experience with AWS GovCloud or Azure Government, Cloud Access Point (CAP) connectivity, and CSSP onboarding.

• DoD 8140 qualification at the required level (e.g., CISSP or CCSP), or the ability to obtain it within 6 months of hire.

What Success Looks Like in the First Year

• SBIR architecture and security deliverables completed on schedule per approved program milestones.

• Production-ready HCM cloud architecture documented and approved through applicable technical governance.

• Interim Authority to Test (IATT) achieved and ATO package submitted.

• No unresolved high-severity findings attributable to the architecture at the agreed readiness milestone.

• Cloud engineering, cybersecurity, integration, and government stakeholders working from a consistent technical baseline.

Compensation and Benefits

Mission Phoenix offers an anticipated annual base salary of $145,000–$180,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and work location. Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, and vision coverage; company-provided disability and life insurance; 401(k); paid federal holidays; and paid time off, subject to applicable plan terms and company policies.

Employment Eligibility and Equal Opportunity

U.S. citizenship is required. Candidates must also meet applicable government customer access, background, suitability, and security requirements. Assignment to subsequent program phases may depend on contract award and authorized funding. Mission Phoenix is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Job Level: Director / Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $150,000–$180,000 annually

Location: Washington, DC metropolitan area; Buckley Space Force Base, CO; Los Angeles Space Force Base, CA; Patrick Space Force Base, FL; Peterson Space Force Base, CO; Schriever Space Force Base, CO; or Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA. Hybrid work and travel to government or partner sites may be required.

Position Contingent Upon Contract Award

About Mission Phoenix

Mission Phoenix (MPX) is an AI-first mission technology company and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) built to generate Decision Advantage for missions of consequence. Through our Team of Teams model, MPX integrates its people, OEM partners, subcontractors, mission experts, commercial technology, and proprietary capabilities to make advanced products operationally ready for the Department of War, Intelligence Community, and broader U.S. Government.

The Opportunity

Mission Phoenix is seeking a Wearables Technical Lead / Lead Systems Engineer to lead the technical architecture, integration, and engineering execution of an anticipated U.S. Space Force secure wearables program through Space Systems Command (SSC). Working directly with wearable fitness device vendor engineers, government technical stakeholders, MPX cybersecurity specialists, and mission partners, you will own the technical solution from architecture through integrated testing and operational pilot deployment. This is a hands-on technical leadership role requiring deep systems engineering expertise, sound technical judgment, and the ability to turn commercial technology into a secure, mission-ready capability.

Primary Responsibilities

Lead system architecture, requirements decomposition, interface design, engineering trade studies, and technical baseline management for secure wearable device integration. Direct integration of wearable fitness device technology with secure back-end systems, data services, identity infrastructure, and mission applications. Establish engineering standards, verification approaches, configuration management practices, and technical risk mitigation plans. Work with cybersecurity and RMF teams to implement appropriate authentication, encryption, data protection, and authorization controls. Lead engineering coordination across the wearable fitness device vendor, application development, cloud, and cybersecurity teams, subcontractors, and government stakeholders, ensuring clear technical ownership and timely resolution of integration issues. Oversee system integration testing, technical readiness reviews, pilot deployment support, and incorporation of lessons learned into future increments. Use approved AI and automation tools to improve engineering analysis, testing, integration, and troubleshooting while validating results and protecting sensitive information.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of systems engineering experience, including ownership of the technical baseline on at least one complex program; experience supporting Department of War programs strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated experience serving as a Lead Systems Engineer, Chief Engineer, Technical Lead, or equivalent.

• Hands-on experience integrating commercial mobile, IoT, wearable, or connected-device technologies with secure enterprise or cloud systems.

• Working knowledge of Department of War cybersecurity requirements, including RMF, ATO processes, encryption, and secure system architecture.

• Experience leading system architecture, interface management, integration testing, verification, and technical risk resolution.

• Ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and partner organizations while maintaining accountability for technical outcomes. Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-vendor technical integration and execution across device vendors, application developers, cloud engineering, and cybersecurity teams.

• Clear technical writing for government stakeholders, including requirements, verification evidence, and formal technical responses.

• Evidence-based engineering judgment: distinguish verified findings from assumptions and close gaps through testing and documented evidence.

• Experience managing technical change control, configuration baselines, and traceability from requirements through verification on fixed-price or similarly controlled delivery programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting U.S. Space Force or Department of the Air Force programs.

• Experience with wearable fitness device vendors or comparable commercial wearable ecosystems.

• Expertise in mobile device security, edge-to-cloud integration, connected-device data pipelines, or secure device management.

• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), digital engineering, or relevant systems engineering certifications.

• Experience transitioning prototypes into government operational pilots.

• Professional experience with, or a demonstrated personal interest in, health and fitness, physiological monitoring, and wearable technologies.

• Ability to obtain a government security clearance if required.

What Success Looks Like in the First Year

• System architecture and critical interfaces baselined and approved through applicable government technical reviews.

• Wearable fitness device integration demonstrated end to end in the approved test environment.

• Cybersecurity architecture and supporting evidence establish a credible path to authorization.

• Initial operational pilot deployed and supported against approved program milestones.

• Technical findings, user feedback, and lessons learned incorporated into the next engineering increment.

• Engineering partners operate as an integrated Team of Teams with clear technical ownership and shared accountability.

Compensation and Benefits

Mission Phoenix offers an anticipated annual base salary of $150,000–$180,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and work location. Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, and vision coverage; company-provided disability and life insurance; 401(k); paid federal holidays; and paid time off, subject to applicable plan terms and company policies.

Employment Eligibility and Equal Opportunity

This position is contingent upon contract award and applicable customer requirements. Employment may require successful completion of background, suitability, or security screening. Mission Phoenix is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.