Mission Operations - U.S. Government

Nominal is building the connected test and operations platform powering the world's most advanced hardware systems, from spacecraft and autonomous vehicles to next-generation defense programs. Our platform gives hardware engineering teams a single place to ingest data, analyze performance, automate test execution, and collaborate across every phase of development, so they can move faster without sacrificing safety or precision. We serve top-tier commercial and defense customers, including autonomy leaders like Anduril and Shield AI, aerospace teams like Hermeus and REGENT, and performance engineering teams like Pratt Miller Motorsports, alongside mission partners within the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force.

About the role

• Own the Outcome: Own entire project lifecycles, proactively engage and align internal and external stakeholders, demonstrate exceptional communication, and ensure on-time and on-target delivery of Nominal’s technology to Government customers.
• Plan & Deliver: Translate technical and bureaucratic complexity into actionable program plans with clear objectives traceable to mission impact, strategic impact, financial outcomes, and program objectives.
• Deploy & Integrate: Take Nominal's technology to operations on the ground, tailoring solutions to fit high-stakes environments, including deployments on US Government-managed networks.
• Build Relationships & Business: Partner closely with Nominal’s Federal Growth team to drive presence and impact, establishing deep, productive partnerships with US government stakeholders and integration partners (e.g., systems integrators).
• Train & Support: Work with the broader Mission Ops (MOps) team to ensure users understand and fully utilize our products.
• Enhance & Evolve: Turn user experiences into actionable insights for continuous product improvement.
• Solve & Streamline: Address issues autonomously to keep technology ahead of the curve.
• Be the Bridge: Act as the vital link between Nominal and customers, translating needs into solutions and ensuring seamless collaboration.

Requirements

• Proven Project Management Experience: 5+ years in technical project management or managing product development lifecycles. Experience developing project plans with milestones, timelines, and interdependencies, and a track record of hitting deadlines and delivering impactful results.
• Bureaucratic Ninja: Experience working inside or with the U.S. government (ideally the Department of Defense) and understanding of navigating bureaucracy, regulations, and policies.
• Communicator & Influencer: Ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and confidently, engage with senior civilian and military leaders, and produce compelling written deliverables (e.g., status reports, white papers).
• Technical Sharpshooter: Intellectual curiosity for solving complex problems, systems thinking, and strong intuition for the math and physics encountered by customers.
• Dynamic Leader & Team Player: Natural leadership with humility, eagerness to learn, and empathy. Ability to coordinate and lead cross-functional teams, often without direct authority.
• Ready to Roll: Willingness to travel up to 50%.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS Clearance.

Skills

• Customer-facing Skills: Experience as a government program manager, consultant, customer success leader, or technical program manager.
• Software Delivery: Experience deploying software products on US government networks, including navigating Information Assurance and cybersecurity compliance requirements.
• Hardware Engineering Expertise: Hands-on experience in environments like propulsion test stands, satellite mission operations, flight testing, or autonomy development.
• Acquisition Experience: Direct experience with federal acquisition regulations, government contracting, or formal test and evaluation processes (a plus).

Benefits

• 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Unlimited PTO and sick leave
• Free lunch, snacks, and coffee
• Professional Development Stipend
• Annual company retreat

Pay

The base pay range for this role is $150,000 – $210,000 per year.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), refugees, or asylees, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.