[Hiring] Manager of Defense Programs @Anno.ai

Role Description

As a Defense Programs Manager , you will play an important role in supporting and executing program management, business development, and federal acquisition initiatives within the defense and national security market.

• Coordinate defense technology programs, researching and evaluating business opportunities.
• Support federal contracting and acquisition processes.
• Contribute to capture strategies and proposal development.
• Translate complex requirements into actionable plans that advance our mission and business objectives.

We're looking for someone who is resourceful, analytical, organized, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced startup environment.

• Enjoy solving complex problems, building relationships, and continuously learning.
• Ideal candidate would reside in Minneapolis, MN, but remote candidates within the Continental United States (CONUS) will be considered.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship required) and travel up to 20% of the time.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of relevant professional experience in defense programs, federal acquisitions, government contracting, business development, program management, or related field.
• Working knowledge of DoD organizations, missions, acquisition processes, contracting practices, or program-management activities.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating projects or programs, managing deliverables, tracking milestones, and working with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience supporting federal acquisition, contracting, business development, or government program activities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing professional reports, presentations, briefings, proposals, or decision-support materials.
• Strong organizational and project-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.
• Ability to build effective working relationships and collaborate with technical, operational, business, and government stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a remote, fast-moving, mission-focused team.

Requirements

• Ability to independently research complex topics, analyze information, identify risks and opportunities, and develop practical recommendations.
• Demonstrated initiative, problem-solving skills, and the ability to take ownership of assigned responsibilities with appropriate guidance.
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive, proprietary, or mission-related information.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance, including U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience supporting DoD acquisition, contracting, requirements development, resource management, program management, or operational planning.
• Experience developing, reviewing, or contributing to Performance Work Statements (PWS), Statements of Work (SOW), Statements of Objectives (SOO), or related acquisition documentation.
• Familiarity with the federal acquisition lifecycle, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), contract vehicles, Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs), or SBIR/STTR programs.
• Experience preparing responses to government RFIs, requests for proposals (RFPs), or other federal solicitations.
• Strong technical writing skills, particularly in developing acquisition documentation, proposals, technical reports, or customer-facing materials.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Equity
• Comprehensive benefits package
• 401k with a 5% company match
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off offering
• Paid leave programs
• Patent bonus program
• Employee referral bonus program
• Learning and development program
• Opportunity to work with a team of highly skilled, creative and motivated team members

Quick Note on Role Fit

If you think you have what it takes to fulfill this opportunity, but don't necessarily check every box, please still connect with us at [email protected] . Feel free to send a cover letter so we can get to know you better!