Senior Mission Success Manager

about the role

second front systems (2f) is seeking an ambitious senior mission success manager to join our mission‑driven team. We are a dynamic, fast‑growing entrepreneurial company at the intersection of cutting‑edge technology and national security, committed to delivering transformative solutions that empower our nation’s defenders. This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a company that is redefining the way software is delivered and secured in the defense sector.

this role requires u.s. Citizenship due to government contract requirements. Additionally, candidates must reside in one of our approved hiring hubs:

• dc/maryland/virginia
• raleigh/durham/chapel hill, nc
• denver/colorado springs, co
• dallas/fort worth, tx

• serve as the primary point of contact for customers, fostering strong relationships with government end users and commercial clients.
• conduct regular quarterly business reviews (qbrs) to communicate progress, gather feedback, and ensure alignment with customer goals.
• responsible for renewals, upsells, and cross sells.
• partner closely with engineering and product teams to ensure timely and successful delivery of technical solutions.
• translate customer needs into actionable requirements, ensuring seamless integration and deployment of our paas solutions.
• guide customers through the authority to operate (ato) compliance process, ensuring they meet necessary security and regulatory standards.
• stay up‑to‑date on compliance trends, government requirements, and cloud security best practices to support customer success.
• serve as a trusted technical advisor, helping customers optimize their use of our platform.
• advocate for customers by sharing feedback and insights to inform product development and enhancements.
• monitor customer success metrics, including adoption rates, satisfaction scores, and retention, to identify opportunities for improvement.
• develop and execute strategies to improve customer outcomes and increase platform utilization.

• 5+ years of experience in customer success, technical delivery, or a related role, preferably in the paas or cloud infrastructure space.
• strong understanding of government end‑user environments and the ato compliance process.
• proven experience managing customer relationships and delivering enterprise solutions in high‑stakes environments.
• exceptional communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• proactive, self‑starter mindset with strong organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• experience working with tools like gitlab for ticketing and collaboration, as well as salesforce for crm management.
• familiarity with government and department of defense (dod) environments is highly desirable.
• ability to navigate and collaborate within a fast‑paced, scaling startup environment.
• previous startup experience.

the expected base salary range for this role is $125,000– $165,000. Final compensation will be based on factors such as experience, skills, level, and geographic location. This role may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and equity grants as part of the total compensation package.

this role is full time. As a public benefit corporation, we’re a team of purpose‑driven trailblazers transforming the future of u.s. National security. We hire the best to do their best and, as such, we are committed to providing the perks and benefits you need to be successful—both in‑ and outside the workplace.

we offer you:

• competitive salary
• 100% healthcare, vision and dental coverage
• 401(k) + 3% company contribution
• equity incentive plan
• tech + office supplies stipend
• annual professional development stipend
• flexible paid time off + federal holidays off
• parental leave
• work from anywhere
• referral bonus

at second front systems (2f), we equip defense and national security professionals for long‑term, continuous competition for access to emerging technologies. Founded by two former u.s. Marines with firsthand experience of the dangers outdated technology poses in combat, our team is dedicated to fast‑tracking government…