Mission Lead - Centcom AOR; GCC Job Bahrain,IT/Tech

Position: Mission Lead - CENTCOM AOR (GCC Based)

Mission Lead – CENTCOM AOR (GCC Based)

Location: Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, UAE (Home office: Austin, TX)
Travel: Mission-dependent, 60–75% OCONUS
Clearance: Active Secret required

About NODA

NODA is a veteran-owned, venture-backed technology company transforming how unmanned systems collaborate in complex, mission-critical environments. Our distributed orchestration platform enables autonomous coordination of heterogeneous unmanned systems across air, sea, land, and space with vital applications in defense, intelligence, and commercial sectors.

The Role

As Mission Lead – Customer Solutions, you are the in-theater owner of program delivery, customer success, and operational outcomes across the CENTCOM AOR. You lead deployments, coordinate stakeholders, and ensure mission execution across Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and the UAE.

Key Responsibilities

Lead deployments across NAVCENT, AFCENT, ARCENT, MARCENT, SOCCENT environments
Coordinate execution across GCC installations and forward locations
Interface with Security Cooperation Offices (SCOs), U.S. Embassies, and host-nation stakeholders
Manage logistics: visas, customs, export controls, and installation access
Own delivery timelines, customer success, and operational outcomes
Bridge field operations with U.S.

-based engineering teams
Capture operational feedback and drive product improvements

Required Qualifications

5+ years 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
Familiarity with CENTCOM AOR or similar environments
Technical fluency in complex systems (autonomy, robotics, or distributed systems)
Active Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with SOFA, DCA, and installation access requirements
Experience navigating export controls and logistics
Prior experience in GCC or adjacent theaters

What We Offer

Mission-dependent OCONUS travel (60–75%)
Deployment uplifts and per diem during in-theater operations
Company-covered travel, lodging, and logistics support

Growth Path

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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