Mission Manager

Mission Manager

Hermeus is a high-speed aircraft manufacturer focused on the rapid design, build, and test of high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft for the national interest. Working directly with the Department of Defense, Hermeus delivers capabilities that will ensure that our nation, and our allies, maintain an asymmetric advantage over any and all potential adversaries.

We are seeking a highly motivated 'owner' to join our team as Mission Manager. The ideal candidate is an accountable, curious, and competitive problem owner and solver. Someone who seeks to deliver the 'right' solution and overcome bureaucratic inertia at every turn. Mission Managers do not simply implement the contract; they deliver capabilities to the warfighter while serving as the glue that connects Hermeus' technical teams with the customer. You should have a passion for, and endurance to, work on delivering high-Mach and Hypersonic aircraft to the customer.

Responsibilities :

• Own customer relationships and ensure on-time and on-budget contract execution and delivery
• Develop and leverage contracted customer relationships to grow existing product offerings and identify potential new solutions.
• Work directly with product, engineering, sales, and logistics to deliver and develop products and capabilities for Hermeus customers
• Partner with the security team to ensure all relevant and appropriate security protocols and procedures are in place to execute work. This includes document management and storage, read-ons for relevant team members, program protection planning, etc.
• Write and negotiate contract mods (according to FAR / DFAR / OTA regulations) and extensions for contracted work, while also identifying and coordinating with product and growth teams on areas for product expansion
• Own the delivery and quality control of all contracted deliverables for an engagement and coordinate across all business functions in support of deliverables
• Serve as the voice of the customer to ensure we're building what the customer needs before they know they need it
• Understand Hermeus core value proposition and serve as a critical voice in market to differentiate Hermeus offerings from the competition
• Support the drafting and delivery of RFIs and white papers as necessary
• Coordinate with product, Advanced Development, and growth teams on schedule development and resourcing based on proposal scope
• Assist finance team with proposal pricing and the proposal team with overall proposal execution
• Support product, growth, and Advanced Development in drafting statements of work and support the development of proposals that will transition into customer contracts

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$160,000 - $195,000 a year

The salary information provided is a general guideline only. Hermeus takes various factors into account, including, but not limited to, the position's scope and responsibilities, the candidate's professional background, education and training, essential skills, and market and business considerations, when presenting a job offer. Salary is only one part of our total compensation and benefits package. Hermeus offers competitive salary and equity, unlimited PTO policy, paid parental leave, potential for year-end bonuses, and more! 100% employer-paid health care, 401k & Retirement Plans, unlimited PTO, weekly paid office lunches, end of year bonuses, fully stocked breakrooms, stock options, paid parental leave.

The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a "U.S. person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. US persons include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.

Hermeus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions at Hermeus are based solely on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin / ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.