Mission Lead - Computer Vision

Expedition Technology•Herndon, VA

About The Position

At Expedition Technology (EXP), we turn advanced technology into operational capability for national security missions. Our Mission Areas bring together related customers, programs, technologies, and growth opportunities. As a Mission Lead, you will act as the lead of a substantial business portfolio—setting its strategy, guiding investment and technical direction, developing customer relationships, and taking responsibility for its long-term growth and health. This role is for a leader who wants to build a business, shape technology, and create lasting mission impact.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance.
Demonstrated success leading significant technology, mission, or business portfolios.
Experience supporting defense, intelligence, or national security customers.
Proven ability to build trusted customer relationships and grow business opportunities.
Experience shaping and pursuing strategic opportunities, including business development, capture, proposals, or customer engagement.
Strong understanding of advanced technology domains such as AI, machine learning, computer vision, signal processing, software systems, data platforms, or related fields.
Ability to connect mission needs, technical capabilities, and business objectives.
Excellent communication skills and comfort engaging with senior government, industry, and internal stakeholders.
Track record of developing leaders and building high-performing organizations.

Nice To Haves

Experience owning or influencing the performance of a significant portfolio, business line, or mission area.
Experience with AI/ML, computer vision, autonomous systems, advanced analytics, or other emerging technologies.
Experience transitioning technology from research into operational deployment.
Experience leading major strategic captures and proposal efforts.
Master's degree or higher in a technical, scientific, or business discipline.
Deep familiarity with one or more defense or intelligence mission communities.

Responsibilities

Define the long-term vision, strategy, and growth trajectory for your Mission Area.
Identify emerging mission needs, market shifts, and technology trends before they become requirements.
Build and maintain trusted relationships with government customers, mission stakeholders, and industry partners.
Shape opportunities from early concept through capture and award.
Partner with the business development team and executive leadership to develop growth strategies, pursue new work, and expand customer relationships.
Lead or contribute to white papers, proposals, strategic captures, and business development activities.
Ensure EXP’s investments align with future customer needs and mission priorities.
Guide the overall health and direction of a substantial portfolio of programs, customers, and investments.
Maintain accountability for the financial health and growth of the Mission Area.
Balance near-term execution with long-term capability development.
Evaluate investments in new technologies, products, and internal research efforts.
Monitor portfolio performance, customer satisfaction, pipeline health, backlog growth, and strategic positioning.
Make informed decisions about where EXP should focus its time, talent, and resources.
Help define the technical roadmap for the Mission Area.
Connect customer mission challenges with EXP’s capabilities in AI, machine learning, computer vision, signal processing, software, data platforms, and advanced analytics.
Partner with technical leaders to ensure our solutions remain differentiated and mission relevant.
Drive the transition of new ideas into deployed operational capabilities.
Represent EXP's technical vision and mission expertise to senior government and industry audiences.
Partner closely with Operations Leads who are responsible for program execution, delivery excellence, and people leadership.
Provide strategic direction and context that enables teams to make effective decisions.
Help develop the next generation of leaders across the Mission Area.
Contribute to a culture of learning, collaboration, autonomy, and continuous improvement.
Foster alignment across customers, technology investments, operations, and company strategy.