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title: 'Associate Technical Program Manager - Mission Integration at Sitreps'
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# Associate Technical Program Manager - Mission Integration at Sitreps

- **Company:** Sitreps
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-07-10
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/sitrepsllc/jobs/4313188009

## Job description

Associate Technical Program Manager, Mission Integration

Confidential search. The hiring company's identity and full role details are shared with candidates under NDA.

Company: Venture-backed defense-technology startup Function: Mission Integration (new team) Location: San Francisco Bay Area — full time, on-site, embedded with engineering Reports To: Head of Mission Integration Travel: ~25% Compensation: $125K–$155K + equity

## About the Role

A venture-backed defense-technology startup building autonomous aerial systems for defense customers is standing up a new Mission Integration function, and this is the entry-level seat on that team. Mission Integration owns the downstream end of technical program management for the company's aerial platforms: everything from a system's first flight through handoff to the customer training teams. The mandate is to keep programs on schedule, keep engineering and the growth (sales) side aligned, and make sure each platform is genuinely ready for the mission the customer needs.

The function exists to close a widening gap between engineering reality and what growth is selling. The Associate TPM works from the engineering side to make sure everyone understands where systems actually stand today, and that this reality is reflected in the commitments and timelines the company agrees to.

This is not an engineering role. The job is to understand how engineers work and speak their language, not to do the engineering. It sits between the product manager (who sets direction on what to build) and delivery: the product manager decides what gets built, Mission Integration gets it done. Expect to live in Gantt charts and schedules, and also to get hands-on with the systems in the field, including flying them.

Several platforms are already fielded and more are in development, so this function is scaling with the product line.

## Responsibilities

- Own the downstream program management for a platform: from first flight through handoff to the customer training and demo teams.
- Keep schedules on track and drive programs to their milestones.
- Keep engineering and growth aligned so that sales commitments and delivery timelines reflect the true state of each system.
- Support the handoff to customer support, training, and demo teams as new products launch, largely at exercises around the US.
- Review statements of work and partner with the growth team so that contracts reflect engineering reality.
- Get hands-on with the platforms in the field, including flying them.
- Translate what happens in the field back to the engineering and product teams.
- Work day to day with software developers, product managers, flight test engineers, flight test pilots, and hardware development engineers on the engineering side; and with customer support, training, demo teams, and engagement managers on the delivery side.

Who you will work with

- Engineering / product side: software developers, product managers, flight test engineers, flight test pilots, hardware development engineers.
- Delivery side: customer support and training teams, demo teams, and engagement managers (who own account management and statement-of-work execution), with some interface to the growth / sales side.
- This seat pairs with an existing senior TPM who has strong platform experience but not a military background; the Associate brings the military-customer perspective.

## Requirements

Must-Haves

- Some operational experience and some program / project management experience, ideally including time in the military. This role is well suited to a recently transitioning veteran.
- At least one area of technical expertise relevant to the product. That can be software or hardware, and can come from unmanned systems, robotics, aviation (manned aviation counts), aerospace, mechanical engineering, or a recon / ISR background.
- Ability to work with engineers and speak their language without needing to do the engineering.
- Strong organization and the discipline to keep multiple schedules and priorities on track.
- Comfort in a fast-scaling startup where the role evolves as the product matures.

Strong fit profiles

- An engineering undergrad with some field or operational time.
- An NCO who just completed engineering school.
- An engineering officer (for example EOD) with field time and some program management.
- A high-end technician type with enough technical depth to be effective.

Nice-to-Haves

- Defense-tech background.
- Experience with unmanned systems, ISR, robotics, or aviation.
- Agricultural-drone experience (sprayer / agricultural drone operators map well to this work and to the field environment).
- Familiarity with growth-stage company dynamics.
- Willingness to travel abroad occasionally (roughly semi-annual at most) to get hands-on with real customers and real applications is a plus.

Not a fit

- Legacy prime contractor background, unless the candidate is exceptional. The prime-contractor mindset is the wrong fit for the company's current stage.

Location & Travel

- Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, full time and on-site. The role must be embedded with the software and hardware development teams; remote does not work for this seat.
- Travel is roughly 25%, primarily to US exercises for product handoff to training and demo teams.

Process

This is a confidential search. An NDA is required before the company's identity and full role details are shared. We screen for interest at a high level first, then read candidates in once an NDA is in place.

## About Sitreps

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Sitreps is a veteran-founded recruiting agency and defense technology company that connects elite military talent with high-impact roles and builds software-driven maritime intelligence platforms for the U.S. Department of Defense.
- **Entity Type**: Private (startup stage; no public funding rounds disclosed)
- **Headquarters**: Arlington, Virginia, USA (multiple job postings list Arlington, VA as primary location; also offices in New York City and Litchfield, VA)
- **Founded**: 2019
- **Founders**: Kyle Eberly, Wyatt Frasier, Max Cormier (co-founders)

## Core Business
- **Primary Industries**: Defense Technology, Professional Services (Veteran Recruiting & Staffing), Software & Analytics
- **Target Customers**: U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and federal civilian agencies (B2G); defense-focused enterprises and technology companies (B2B) seeking veteran talent
- **Mission/Purpose**: Leveraging a deep-rooted community of military veterans to help world-class businesses scale, while also transforming commercial fleets into persistent sensing assets for national security.

## Products & Services
- **Sitreps Talent (Recruiting Agency)**: A curated recruiting service that sources, vets, and places high-performing military professionals into roles at partner companies. Serves 10+ industries including defense tech, software, AI, fintech, and private equity. Places roles such as product managers, account executives, engagement managers, and sales directors.
- **Maritime Intelligence Platform (Defense Tech Software)**: A next-generation software platform that transforms global commercial fleets into persistent sensing assets for the United States. Used by Navy strategic programs; includes analytics, data integration (SQL/Python/R), and implementation services.
- **AI & Agentic Solutions (Emerging)**: Design, prototype, and deploy scalable AI and agentic workflows for defense acquisition challenges, embedding with clients to productionize models.

## Market Standing
- **Valuuation / Funding**: Not publicly disclosed. The company appears to be privately funded (no public rounds recorded). A Head of Sales job description references growing revenue from ~$2M to $5M+ (with a path to $30M), suggesting current annual revenue in the low single-digit millions.
- **Key Metrics**: 150+ veterans placed, 40+ partner companies, 95% retention rate, serving 10+ industries (source: [sitreps.com/about/clients](https://www.sitreps.com/about/clients))
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Not listed publicly. Partner companies are not named on the website, but the client portfolio includes defense tech, software, HVAC, real estate, AI, fintech, private equity.
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Scaling sales team from ~$2M to $30M target
  - Active hiring for senior roles: VP of Engagement, Head of Intelligence, Chief Operating Officer, Forward Deployed Data Scientists
  - Expanding into AI/agentic solutions for defense acquisition
  - Multiple office locations and remote/hybrid work options

## Competitive Advantages
- **Authentic Veteran Community**: Sitreps began as a viral online community for veterans transitioning to business roles — now the “largest community of veterans in business in the USA,” providing unmatched access to, and credibility with, military talent.
- **Dual Capability**: Combines a staffing agency with in-house defense tech software development, allowing cross-pollination of talent insights and mission understanding.
- **High Retention**: 95% placement retention rate indicates strong matching and support processes.
- **Clearance and Domain Expertise**: Many roles require active security clearances and deep knowledge of naval strategic programs, DoD acquisition, and intelligence — creating a high barrier for competitors.

## Strategic Focus
- **Scale Revenue**: Formalizing sales processes (CRM, commissions, segmentation) with a goal of growing from ~$2M to $5M+ in the near term and eventually $30M.
- **Productize Defense Tech**: Expand the maritime intelligence platform and AI/agentic solutions for broader DoD adoption.
- **Deepen Government Relationships**: Hiring Engagement Directors and Account Executives for each military branch (Air Force, Navy, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps).
- **Build Internal Infrastructure**: Transitioning from QuickBooks to an audit-ready ERP, adding financial controls and federal contract audit compliance.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-Driven Work**: Directly support national security and veteran employment — two high-impact, purpose-rich areas.
- **Hybrid & Remote Flexibility**: Many roles offer remote options (U.S.-based); some positions require on-site presence in Arlington, VA, New York, or Litchfield, VA; a hybrid workspace is the norm.
- **Career Growth**: Early-stage company where leaders are expected to build functions from scratch and grow into C-level roles (e.g., Head of Sales → CRO path).
- **Diverse Roles**: Opportunities span professional services, engineering (forward deployed, data science), intelligence analysis, sales, and operations — appealing to both veterans and civilians.
- **Culture**: Described as “authentic, expertise-driven, and grounded in real connection” — not a typical corporate recruiter but a community-first organization.

## Sources
1. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/sitreps-llc) – Company overview, perks, culture, job listings
2. [job-boards.greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/sitrepsllc) – Official careers page with all current openings
3. [sitreps.com/about/team](https://www.sitreps.com/about/team) – Founders and team profiles
4. [sitreps.com/about/clients](https://www.sitreps.com/about/clients) – Client metrics, industries served, roles filled
5. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/sitreps-llc/jobs) – Detailed job descriptions (Head of Sales, Implementation Engineer, etc.)

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