SkillBridge Intern - Mission Manager

Defense Unicorns

213d

About The Position

We are seeking Mission Manager SkillBridge interns to join our team in a remote capacity. As a Mission Manager Skillbridge Intern at Defense Unicorns, you'll get hands-on experience working alongside experienced Tech Leads, Mission Managers, and Growth professionals, contributing to impactful defense tech solutions while exploring where your future path might lead. This role is ideal for someone who’s curious, adaptable, and ready to learn the ins and outs of driving customer success, managing mission outcomes, and building relationships that matter. You will join a team of talented and dedicated Unicorns who are focused on advancing freedom and independence globally.

Requirements

• Must be eligible for DoD (Department of Defense) Skillbridge program.
• Hold or eligible to obtain a security clearance.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to the product vision, strategically aligning technical solutions with long-term objectives.
• Proven track record of evaluating and selecting optimal methods for solving complex business problems.
• Experienced at assessing and making decisions on new products, understanding their potential impact on mission objectives.
• Proficient in identifying and articulating gaps in existing processes, shaping the product backlog strategically.
• Expertise in solving highly technical problems that span multiple knowledge domains.
• A critical thinker capable of weighing various methods for solving business problems with a focus on product excellence.

Responsibilities

• Manage the transformation and deployment of cybersecurity applications into a Kubernetes-based environment hosted on everything from cloud to bare-metal platforms.
• Serve as Mission Manager for assigned Delivery Effort.
• Collaborate with Tech Lead(s) to establish technical roadmap for Mission Outcomes with Mission Heroes.
• Align Defense Unicorns’ Product Roadmaps to technical roadmap for your Hero and provide feedback to Product segment on Mission Need dates for features to drive adoption.
• Share and facilitate feedback from Delivery segment with Product segment regarding Defense Unicorns’ OSS projects and productized services.
• Work with Tech Leads to collaborate on an aligned Delivery roadmap, using Product roadmaps.
• Follow company best practices and engineering standards for building Delivery solutions.
• Balance priorities from users, customers, stakeholders, and the team to deliver mission value in a scalable way.
• Foster an environment for Unicorn growth, mentorship, and coaching within the team.
• Foster an environment for Defense Unicorns values and principles to thrive.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision premiums are 100% Company Paid.
• Health Reimbursement Account.
• Life Insurance.
• Disability Insurance.
• 401k Retirement Plan.
• Company Stock Options.
• Home Office Budget.
• Unlimited paid time off, with a mandatory 10 days off on top of 11 federal government holidays, week of Thanksgiving, last two weeks of December (including New Year’s Day).
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions.
• Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees).

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees