Mission Operator - Chicago Police Department

Axon•Chicago, IL

8d•$74,250 - $118,800•Onsite

About The Position

Join Axon and be a Force for Good. At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other. Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter. Your Impact This isn't relationship management. It's operational leadership. As a Mission Operator II, you serve as the trusted technical advisor for complex public safety agencies, helping customers maximize the value of Axon's technology ecosystem throughout the entire customer lifecycle. You don't wait for problems to surface—you anticipate them. You don't simply resolve issues—you create lasting operational improvements. You combine deep software expertise with knowledge of hardware, networking, cloud technologies, AI, and public safety operations to help agencies modernize how they work. Customers rely on your judgment, technical leadership, and ability to navigate complex challenges while building confidence in both the technology and the partnership. Mission Operators aren't measured by activity—they're measured by customer trust, operational outcomes, and technology that performs when it matters most. Mission Operators thrive in ambiguity, solve problems others can't, and earn trust through action. They combine technical expertise with operational leadership to help customers achieve outcomes that matter—because when public safety agencies succeed, lives are protected.

Requirements

Typically 5–7 years of experience in technical account management, customer success, implementation, solution engineering, or comparable customer-facing technical roles.
Experience supporting enterprise software, SaaS platforms, cloud technologies, or integrated technology environments.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical thinking, and root-cause analysis skills.
Working knowledge of networking, cloud infrastructure, enterprise integrations, and modern IT environments.
Proven ability to independently manage complex customer relationships.
Strong executive communication and consulting skills.
Ability to travel as required.
Ability to obtain and maintain CJIS compliance and satisfy customer background requirements.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary technical advisor for assigned public safety agencies.
Build trusted relationships with technical, operational, and executive stakeholders.
Conduct regular business and technology reviews focused on operational success.
Develop long-term customer success and technology adoption strategies.
Represent customer priorities across Axon.
Independently troubleshoot complex software, hardware, networking, cloud, and integration issues.
Lead technical escalations involving Product, Engineering, Support, and Professional Services.
Guide implementation planning, architecture discussions, and technology modernization.
Serve as the technical authority during deployments and operational challenges.
Lead deployments across multiple Axon products.
Drive customer adoption and operational optimization.
Identify workflow improvements that improve customer efficiency.
Support AI adoption and digital transformation initiatives.
Analyze customer health, adoption metrics, and operational performance.
Utilize Power BI, SQL, dashboards, and reporting tools to identify risks and opportunities.
Provide data-driven recommendations that improve customer outcomes.
Deliver advanced technical training.
Develop customer best practices and operational documentation.
Increase customer confidence in managing Axon technology.
May be assigned to mentor others
Lead onsite deployments, executive engagements, and critical customer situations.
Coordinate internal and customer stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes.