Mission Manager
Connect innovative engineering and product teams with military partners to ensure solutions meet modern military logistics demands.
Posted by employer 2 days ago
First seen on Joblaze 2 days ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 hour ago
What you'll build
- Understand customer challenges and shape product development
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams for customer success
- Support deployment of software for testing and operational use
- Lead training sessions for product usage
- Identify relevant datasets for product delivery
Must have
- 4+ years of experience serving in the US military in logistics or sustainment roles
- Excellent organizational, leadership, and decision-making skills
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively with cross-disciplinary teams
- Willingness to travel 25-50%
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. secret security clearance
AI in the day-to-day
AI-enabled logistics command and control platform.
Requirements
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, work arrangement, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In the role of Mission Manager at Rune Technologies, the individual will engage directly with military clients to understand their logistical challenges and translate these into actionable strategies for the engineering team. This position requires strong organizational and communication skills, as well as a background in military logistics, ideally with at least four years of experience. The role is suited for someone who thrives in dynamic environments and is comfortable collaborating across various teams to ensure product effectiveness. Rune's approach emphasizes close collaboration with military units, reflecting its commitment to addressing real-world operational needs.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 2 days ago — first seen on Joblaze October 7, 2026. Last confirmed on Rune Technologies's careers page October 9, 2026.
- This exact title is also open at 1 other location at Rune Technologies: Rosslyn, VA.
Quick facts
- How much experience is required?
- At least 4 years of relevant experience for this Mission Manager role.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Rune Technologies targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Mission Manager role at Rune Technologies.
From the original posting
About the Role
Our mission managers are the linchpin connecting our innovative engineering and product teams with our military partners as we execute contracted work. If you excel at building deep, trust-based relationships, translating complex operational needs into actionable product and program strategies, and thriving in high-ownership customer-facing roles, then you’re the ideal candidate for our mission manager team. In this role, you’ll ensure our solutions meet the rigorous demands of modern military logistics – driving success from the remote tactical edge to the highest levels of command.
What You’ll Do
Work side-by-side with our customers to understand their unique challenges and represent the customer as you work with the Rune engineering team to shape product development.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Rune engineering, product, business development and executive teams to ensure each team is engaged and working towards customer success.
Be comfortable that no two weeks in the life of a Mission Manager will be the same; be a do-er who wants to understand customer problems and highly technical solutions to those problems.
Support deployment of Rune software for testing, evaluation and operational use at government facilities and military bases.
Lead training sessions to ensure Rune’s product meets user needs, and to ensure it is being used to have a concrete impact on our customers’ operations.
Identify relevant datasets through deep engagement with customer problems and workflows, and work with Rune engineers to integrate this data into product delivery.
Qualifications
Minimum of 4 years of experience serving in the US military in logistics or sustainment roles preferred
Excellent organizational, leadership, and decision-making skills
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to interact with customers, team members, and senior leadership
Ability to work effectively with cross-disciplinary teams, including engineering, product, operations and growth
Willingness to travel 25-50% to support program objectives and customer engagements
Bachelor’s Degree required
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. secret security clearance
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans; premiums 100% covered by Rune for all employees; exceptionally low premiums for spouses and dependents
Company-funded commuter benefits
Free access to on-site gym at office
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