Mission Success Air Force Program Manager

Second Front Systems (2F) is seeking a dynamic and highly motivated individual with a special operations background having supported operational missions overseas to join the Second Front team as a Program Manager. We are a fast-growing entrepreneurial team working at the convergence of technology, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the greater national security ecosystem. This position reports directly to the Senior Director of Special Programs.

We are growing quickly and need an experienced professional to play a key role in helping to secure future business and partnership initiatives. This personnel will represent 2F during customer and market-facing engagements. This is a cross-functional role that will work with Mission Success, sales, solutions architects, product engineering, and Federal Delivery teams.

Note: This position requires U.S. citizenship, TS SCI, & must live near Rome, NY.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate stakeholders to manage scope, secure support and resources for contract delivery

• Act as a primary customer contact for program activities, participating in program activities, leading program review sessions with customers to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance.

• Reconcile competing priorities, align complementary initiatives, and build coalitions among cross-functional partners

• Participate in strategic planning sessions to align Game Warden with the evolving needs of the defense sector and ensure our offerings meet US Government emerging needs.

Skills You’ll Bring to Our Team

• Possess an appropriate level of technical knowledge to be able to ask the right questions, challenge the status quo, and build mutual confidence with technical counterparts

• A self-starter who can work well independently and as part of a team

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with government clients

• Project management experience

• Ability to adapt to change and work in a fast-paced environment

• Active Security Clearance (TS/SCI)

• Ability to travel at least 20% of the time

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with DoD Program Executive Offices (PEOs) / Program Managers (PMs) / Contracting Officers relevant to software development, accreditation, acquisition, and associated digital applications.

• Knowledge of the rapid acquisition ecosystem such as AFWERX, Cloud1, Platform1, and DAFCloudWorks.

• Knowledge of tactical military capabilities and the role of software in operational environments.

• Experience with DoD and other governmental Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) organizations.

• Experience with DoD and other governmental Chief Information Officers (CIO) / Chief Technology Officers (CTO) and respective enterprise cloud management organizations.

• Demonstrated performance as a goal-oriented, assertive and a hands-on problem solver.

• Proven ability to communicate, present, and influence credibly at multiple levels of an organization.

• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead or serve within a diverse, inclusive team of action-oriented individuals.

• Bring a start-up mindset to your program management approach- you see needs and fill them.

Success at 2F Looks Like

• Viewing obstacles as opportunities for growth

• Having a bias toward action and tangible, measurable results

• Striving to be both compassionate and direct with your feedback

• Being team-oriented and inclusive with your actions

Perks & Benefits

This role is full time. As a public benefit corporation, we’re a team of purpose-driven trailblazers transforming the future of U.S. national security. We hire the best to do their best and, as such, we are committed to providing the perks and benefits you need to be successful—both in- and outside the workplace.

We offer you:

• Competitive Salary

• 100% Healthcare, vision and dental coverage

• 401(k) + 3% company contribution

• Equity incentive plan

• Tech + office supplies stipend

• Annual professional development stipend

• Flexible paid time off + federal holidays off

• Parental leave

• Work from anywhere

• Referral Bonus

Visit our careers page to learn more.

Who We Are

Second Front Systems (2F) is a public-benefit software company powering software for the free world. We eliminate the friction that slows innovation, enabling faster, more secure development and deployment of software across government and regulated networks. Built by national security veterans and backed by top-tier venture capital, our platform is trusted by the world’s leading organizations to cut deployment timelines from years to weeks. We move fast, solve hard problems, and deliver trusted capabilities where they’re needed most. Our work strengthens global security and gives the United States and its allies a lasting competitive advantage. Learn more at secondfront.com.

ONE LAST THING…

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Are you ready to join our team?

To apply, click the “Apply for This Job” button at the top or bottom of this page and complete the application form.

This position will remain open until filled, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

STATE NOTICES

Colorado:

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Maryland:

UNDER MARYLAND LAW, AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT REQUIRE OR DEMAND, AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYMENT, OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT, THAT AN INDIVIDUAL SUBMIT TO OR TAKE A POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION OR SIMILAR TEST. AN EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS LAW IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SUBJECT TO A FINE NOT EXCEEDING $100.