Anduril Industries

Senior Mission Readiness Manager, Intelligence Systems

Anduril Industries$146K — $194K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of IT operations or support experience, with 3+ years managing a 24/7/365 multi-tier team
  • Hands-on expertise with ITSM frameworks, particularly ITIL (v3 or v4)
  • Experience with enterprise ITSM platforms such as ServiceNow, Jira Service Management, or Remedy
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills for senior government stakeholders
  • Strong analytical skills to drive service improvements using operational metrics
  • Active U.S. Secret security clearance required

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a high-performing multi-tier support team
  • Handle critical incidents and crisis communications with government stakeholders
  • Optimize ITIL-aligned operations to meet SLAs and OLAs
  • Monitor KPIs and improve first-call resolution rates
  • Collaborate with engineering and security teams to resolve technical issues
  • Ensure compliance with US Government security policies
  • Serve as the primary liaison for government clients and align support with mission priorities

Benefits

  • Comprehensive and competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees
  • Support for health and recovery
  • Investment in employee development
  • Flexibility to manage work-life balance
  • Opportunity for equity grants as part of total compensation
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril Intelligence Systems (AIS) is focused on positioning Anduril as a lead provider of specialized engineering and products for Intelligence Community (IC) customers. We work within the IC to understand their requirements, shape their concepts of operation, and deliver exquisite capability across their problem set. We aim to develop and deploy critically needed capabilities that address our customers' most pressing national security requirements.
ABOUT THE JOB

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Mission Readiness Manager to lead our 24/7/365 technical support operations for critical US Government programs. This pivotal role requires a seasoned leader with a strong technical background, exceptional customer service acumen, and a proven track record of managing high-performing teams in a demanding government contracting environment.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the seamless delivery of technical support services, optimizing operational efficiency, maintaining the highest standards of availability and reliability, and ensuring strict adherence to government requirements and Service Level Agreements (SLAs). You will foster a culture of proactive support, continuous improvement, and exceptional customer satisfaction for our federal clients.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Leadership & Team Management:
    • Lead & Develop: Manage, mentor, and schedule a high-performing, 24/7/365 multi-tier support team; foster a culture of accountability and continuous learning.
    • Escalation Management: Handle critical incidents, complex technical escalations, and crisis communications with government stakeholders.
  • Help Desk & Support Operations:
    • Service Delivery: Optimize ITIL-aligned operations (Incident, Problem, Request) to consistently meet or exceed SLAs and OLAs.
    • Continuous Improvement: Monitor KPIs and leverage knowledge management to improve first-call resolution rates and self-service capabilities.
    • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with engineering, infrastructure, and security teams to resolve complex technical issues.
  • Operational Sustainment & Compliance:
    • Security & Compliance: Ensure all support activities align with US Government security policies and regulations (NIST, FedRAMP, CMMC).
    • Sustainment & DR: Support disaster recovery (DR), business continuity (BC) planning, and the lifecycle management of support tools.
  • Government Client Engagement:
    • Stakeholder Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact for government clients, aligning support delivery with mission priorities.
    • Reporting & Trust: Build strong client relationships through transparent communication and regular performance briefings.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • 8+ years of IT operations or support experience, including 3+ years managing and scheduling a 24/7/365 multi-tier team.
  • Practical experience applying ITSM frameworks, specifically ITIL (v3 or v4) best practices.
  • Hands-on expertise with enterprise ITSM platforms (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira Service Management, Remedy).
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills, with a proven ability to translate complex technical concepts for senior government stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical skills with a track record of using operational metrics and KPIs to drive service improvements.
  • Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • ITIL v4 certification (Foundation, Practitioner, or higher).
  • PMP or other relevant project management certification.
  • Familiarity with NIST SP 800-53, FedRAMP, or CMMC standards.
  • Experience implementing help desk automation and scripting to streamline workflows.
  • Understanding of Communications Security (COMSEC) procedures and protocols.
  • Prior experience supporting the Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), or other federal civilian agencies


US Salary Range

$146,000-$194,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you're supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that develops advanced systems for the military. The company was founded in 2017 by Palmer Luckey, Trae Stephens, and Matt Grimm, and has since grown to become a major player in the defense industry. Anduril's products include autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and other advanced technologies that are designed to enhance military capabilities. The company has received significant funding from investors and has partnerships with several major defense contractors. Anduril is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
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200 employees
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Founded
2017

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