ABOUT THE ROLE
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 Federal Engagement Specialist. 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 delivery 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 GPS sales, solutions architects, product engineering, and customer success teams.
Note: This position requires U.S. citizenship.
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
Requirements
- Active Security Clearance (TS/SCI)
- Ability to travel at least 50% of the time
- Experience with DoD Program Executive Offices (PEOs) / Program Managers (PMs) relevant to software development, accreditation, acquisition, and associated digital applications
- Knowledge of the rapid acquisition ecosystem such as AFWERX, IQT and NavalX
- 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
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
$120,000 - $135,000 a yearThe base compensation for this role is $120,000 to $135,000. Perks & BenefitsThis 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 Salary100% Healthcare, vision and dental coverage401(k) + 3% company contributionWellness perks (Fitness classes, mental health resources)Equity incentive planTech + office supplies stipendAnnual professional development stipendFlexible paid time off + federal holidays offParental leaveWork from anywhereReferral BonusVisit our careers page to learn more.Apply for this job
