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NominalNominalWashington, DC

Mission Operations - Federal

Mission Operations Engineer bridging Nominal's connected test and operations platform with high-stakes Federal customers (DoD, DOE, NASA). Own project lifecycles, deploy/integrate software on government networks, build relationships, train users, and drive product improvements while navigating bureaucracy. Requires 5+ years technical project management, Federal government experience, and TS clearance eligibility.

150k – 210k/yr
On-site5+ YOETechnical Program Management

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Own entire project lifecycles for Federal customers, proactively engaging and aligning internal and external stakeholders to ensure on-time and on-target delivery of Nominal’s technology.
  • Translate technical and bureaucratic complexity into actionable program plans with clear objectives traceable to mission impact, strategic impact, financial outcomes, and program objectives.
  • Deploy and integrate Nominal's technology into high-stakes US Government-managed networks and environments.
  • Build and maintain deep partnerships with US government stakeholders and integration partners, acting as a program manager and product expert.
  • Provide training and support to users, ensuring they can leverage the products to their full potential.
  • Gather user feedback and translate it into actionable insights for continuous product improvement.
  • Identify and solve operational issues with autonomy to keep technology ahead of the curve.
  • Serve as the bridge between Nominal and customers, translating needs into solutions and ensuring seamless collaboration.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of professional experience in technical project management or managing product development lifecycles, with experience developing project plans, milestones, timelines, interdependencies, managing risks, and delivering results.
  • Solid track record working inside of or with the Federal government (ideally Department of Defense), understanding regulations, rules, and policies and how to navigate bureaucracy.
  • Strong communication and influence skills, able to articulate complex ideas clearly, engage with senior civilian and military leaders, and produce compelling written deliverables like status reports and white papers.
  • Strong technical intuition for systems thinking, math, and physics relevant to customers (e.g., propulsion test stands, satellite operations, flight testing, autonomy).
  • Experience leading and coordinating cross-functional teams, often without direct reports, with humility, eagerness to learn, and empathy.
  • Willingness to travel up to 50%.
  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS Clearance.
  • Eligible for ITAR requirements (U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee).

Nice-to-Haves

  • Experience as a government program manager, consultant, customer success leader, or technical program manager.
  • Previous experience deploying software products on US government networks, navigating Information Assurance and cybersecurity compliance.
  • Hands-on experience in hardware engineering environments like propulsion test stands, satellite mission operations, flight testing, or autonomy development.
  • Direct experience with federal acquisition regulations, government contracting, or formal test and evaluation processes.

Compensation

  • Base pay range: $150,000 – $210,000 per year.
  • 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.

Skills

Project ManagementTechnical Program Managementgovernment contractingsoftware deploymentcybersecurity compliancehardware engineeringStakeholder ManagementCross-Functional Leadership

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