Mission Lead - CENTCOM AOR (GCC Based)

Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or related field - 5+ years of program or technical delivery leadership in defense or mission-critical environments - Direct OCONUS deployment or in-theater leadership experience - Experience working with U.S. Military or government stakeholders - Technical fluency in complex systems (autonomy, robotics, or distributed systems) - Active Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship - Valid U.S. passport (12+ months validity, multiple blank pages) and willingness to deploy OCONUS for extended rotations (30–90 days) - Ability to operate independently in austere environments with limited supervision and connectivity Preferred

Qualifications - Prior military service or defense industry experience working with forward-deployed U.S. forces - Direct experience in the CENTCOM AOR (Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, UAE) or adjacent theaters - Familiarity with CENTCOM component commands (NAVCENT/5th Fleet, AFCENT/9th AF, ARCENT, MARCENT, SOCCENT) and their operating rhythms - Familiarity with SOFAs, the U.S.–UAE DCA, and installation-specific access

requirements - Experience navigating ITAR/EAR, Foreign Disclosure, and export control practices - Familiarity with DoD installation access procedures, CAC sponsorship, LOAs, and country clearance (APACS) - Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent) - Existing TS/SCI clearance - Regional language exposure (Arabic) a plus Skills & Attributes - Mission-first ownership: takes full accountability for in-theater outcomes from day one of deployment through operational handover, with no need for reach-back to stay on track. - Operational adaptability: maintains composure and sound judgment in austere, high-tempo, and rapidly changing environments far from headquarters. - Stakeholder fluency: communicates effectively with flag- and field-grade military officers, U.S. Embassy personnel, host-nation contacts, and internal engineering teams — shifting register as the audience demands. - Technical credibility: understands autonomous systems and integration

requirements deeply enough to bridge operators and engineers without losing either audience. - Cultural awareness: represents NODA with the professionalism and situational sensitivity required for U.S. personnel operating in the Gulf region. - Program discipline: manages timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder expectations across multiple concurrent engagements and time zones without losing operational clarity. What We Offer - Deployment uplifts and per diem during in-theater operations - Company-covered travel, lodging, and logistics support for rotations - Flexible time off with rest cycles between rotations - Federal holidays - Comprehensive health, dental, and vision

benefits - Free One Medical membership - 401(k) Growth Path at NODA Mission Lead → Regional Lead → International Program Director / Product / Business Development Leadership We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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