Mission Operator - Army Intel

MISSION OPERATIONS- ARMY INTEL

Compensation: $140-$180 + Equity

Company: Early-Stage Defense Tech Software 

Location: Washington DC

Company Overview
We're on a mission to ensure warfighters are prepared for every challenge they face. We are
committed to assembling a world-class team of exceptional problem solvers, combining expert
engineering talent with deep experience in National Security.

We build AI for the most important problem in defense — making sure the force is ready to fight. Our
software is deployed and in use with DoW partners today.

The Opportunity
We're looking for a mission-focused operator to join the Pytho Mission Team. This role is ideal for
someone who thrives at the intersection of defense operations and technology delivery — someone who
can own the partner relationship, drive contract execution, and work hand-in-hand with product and
engineering to deliver real capability to warfighters. You'll be the connective tissue between what we
build and who we build it for. This is a high-ownership role where your judgment and relationships
directly shape what we deliver and how fast we grow.

Key Responsibilities

● Mission Owner: Lead end-to-end execution of contract deliverables — from requirements
gathering and scoping through delivery and sustainment. Ensure what we deliver meets
operational needs and exceeds partner expectations.
● Communication Owner: Serve as the primary point of contact for all partner communications on
assigned contracts. Own the relationship from end-users through senior leadership, keeping
stakeholders informed and engaged throughout.

● Product Collaboration: Work directly with the product team to translate partner needs,
operational feedback, and mission context into product requirements and priorities. Help define
what we build next.
● Engineering Partnership: Bridge the gap between partner operations and engineering execution.
Ensure the engineering team has the context they need to build the right thing, and that
deliverables are technically sound and mission-ready.
● Deliverable Ownership: Own the quality, timeline, and communication around all partner-facing
deliverables. You are accountable for what goes out the door.
● Strategic Growth: Identify opportunities to expand scope and deepen relationships within
existing contracts. Surface new needs, propose solutions, and help turn single engagements into
long-term partnerships.

What You Bring

Required

● Army intelligence background with hands-on experience in intelligence operations, analysis, and
fusion at tactical and operational levels.
● Experience managing partner relationships and delivering against contract requirements in a
defense or national security context.
● The ability to work across functions — comfortable with product discussions, engineering
tradeoffs, and partner-facing communications in the same day.
● Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate between technical
teams and military stakeholders.
● Demonstrated ownership and bias for action in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
● Comfort working in an early-stage company where process is being built, not inherited.
● In-person in Washington DC / Northern VA required.
● Willingness to travel up to 25% to support mission engagements and partner relationships.
● Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

Preferred
● Experience on Mission Success, program management, or partner delivery teams within defense
tech or govtech companies.
● Familiarity with AI/ML products, particularly in intelligence, operational planning, or decision
support contexts.
● Background working with joint organizations or multi-service environments.
● Experience translating operational feedback into product roadmap inputs.

Benefits
● Competitive salary and equity to share in our success
● The chance to be a part of a founding team and directly shape the future of our company

● The opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI technology in a defense context
● Full health + dental benefits
● 401(k)
● Commuting benefits
● Lunch when in office
● Office in Washington DC / Northern VA