Vice President or
Senior Vice President

Overview

Mission is seeking a Vice President or Senior Vice President of National Security to lead Department of War (DoW)-facing engagement across the firm's full client portfolio. The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years of relevant experience (15+ years for Senior Vice President) and deep relationships inside key elements of the DoW, with a working command of how the Pentagon defines requirements, programs budgets, and conducts procurement.

A strong candidate will be a proven leader who can develop client relationships independently, contribute to revenue growth, and manage and mentor junior team members. Candidates considered at the Senior Vice President level will bring a sustained personal or team book of business and a track record of client retention. Experience at the Pentagon is strongly preferred, as is defense sales, capture, or business development experience on behalf of a private company. The position will report to Mission's Managing Director for National Security.

Mission Strategies is the premier boutique government affairs firm serving companies at the forefront of national security, advanced energy, emerging technologies, and domestic supply chains. We offer clients senior-level, bespoke policy and advocacy services in an ever-changing political, policy, and regulatory environment — from securing federal funding and shaping legislation to building the coalitions that drive real results in Washington. The firm's bipartisan leadership brings decades of combined national security, energy, and technology policy experience, including senior roles in Congress, the White House, DOE, NNSA, Commerce, the intelligence community, and diplomatic postings.

At Mission, we're a true partner, not a vendor — working closely with each client to become an efficient, complementary extension of their executive team.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Mission's senior DoW-facing advisor across the firm's full client portfolio, supporting any client with defense equities regardless of practice area
• Identify and maintain relationships with DoW acquisition, research, requirements, and policy customers critical to supporting client and firm goals
• Craft and execute strategies that move client capabilities toward DoW adoption, from requirements shaping and program alignment through funding, contracting, and transition
• Lead analysis of DoW policy, budgetary, and programmatic developments — including the NDAA and defense appropriations cycles — and advise firm leadership and clients accordingly
• Represent Mission and its clients in briefings and meetings with DoW stakeholders, Congress, and industry
• Contribute meaningfully to new business development, including identifying new client opportunities and supporting firmwide pitches
• Maintain and strengthen client relationships, independently identifying and addressing client needs
• Effectively manage, mentor, and develop junior colleagues