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AEVEX

Mission Manager

Washington, DC · On-site

Manage multi-organizational teams and coordinate closely with mission partners within an all-source intelligence collection and analysis construct. * Take part in short-term, domestic and ...

Booz Allen Hamilton

Mission Manager

Mclean, VA

$77K - $176K/yr

Mission Manager The Opportunity: Critical decisions are made every single day in support of our nation's defense. What if you could use your analytical skills and operational mindset to help protect ...

Peraton

Mission Manager

Mclean, VA · On-site

$135K - $216K/yr

Responsibilities Peraton is seeking an expert-level Mission Manager to support oversight of the reporting and publication processes addressing key issues of national security facing the United States.

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.

Mission Manager

Mclean, VA · On-site

$77K - $176K/yr

Mission Manager The Opportunity: Critical decisions are made every single day in support of our nation's defense. What if you could use your analytical skills and operational mindset to help protect ...

AEVEX

Mission Manager

Washington, DC · On-site

Manage multi-organizational teams and coordinate closely with mission partners within an all-source intelligence collection and analysis construct. * Take part in short-term, domestic and ...

Peraton

Mission Manager

Mclean, VA · On-site

$135K - $216K/yr

Responsibilities Peraton is seeking an expert-level Mission Manager to support oversight of the reporting and publication processes addressing key issues of national security facing the United States.

Peraton

Mission Manager

Mclean, VA · On-site

$135K - $216K/yr

Responsibilities Peraton is seeking an expert-level Mission Manager to support oversight of the reporting and publication processes addressing key issues of national security facing the United States.

AEVEX

Mission Manager

Washington, DC · On-site

Manage multi-organizational teams and coordinate closely with mission partners within an all-source intelligence collection and analysis construct. * Take part in short-term, domestic and ...

Cadre

Mission Manager - Active Security Clearance

VA · On-site

Mission Managers are charged with mission execution by leveraging operationalized intelligence and building tactical collection strategies to accomplish the client's objectives. Basic Qualifications ...

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How much do mission manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for mission manager in Washington is $63,781.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,800.00 and $71,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Mission Manager vs Operations Coordinator?

AspectMission ManagerOperations Coordinator
CredentialsProject management certifications, relevant experienceOrganizational and communication skills, sometimes certifications
Work EnvironmentField operations, project sites, or remote planningOffice settings, administrative support roles
Industry UsageNonprofits, government agencies, NGOsSimilar sectors, supporting operational activities

Mission Managers focus on overseeing specific projects or missions, coordinating resources, and ensuring objectives are met. Operations Coordinators handle logistical and administrative tasks to support daily operations. While both roles require organizational skills and industry knowledge, Mission Managers are more involved in strategic planning and execution, whereas Operations Coordinators focus on supporting and maintaining operational workflows.

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Infographic showing various Mission Manager job openings in Washington as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $63,781 per year, or $30.7 per hour.

Mission Manager

Washington, DC • On-site

AEVEX
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing • 501 - 1,000 employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

Essential Functions:
  • Lead complex, worldwide operations to develop actionable intelligence against high priority threats to U.S. national security.
  • Direct sensitive missions in a fast-paced, high-impact 24/7 intelligence operations center to satisfy collection requirements and maximize resource effectiveness.
  • Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of various collection platforms utilized to close intelligence gaps and accomplish strategic, operational and tactical objectives.
  • Manage multi-organizational teams and coordinate closely with mission partners within an all-source intelligence collection and analysis construct.
  • Take part in short-term, domestic and international client-sponsored deployments.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Active Top Secret security clearance and polygraph
  • Mission Integration, Dynamic ISR Operations, and ability to drive operational decisions preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and deliver results
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills and team collaboration to promote ideas and information sharing
  • Previous management or program leadership experience
  • Strong analytical, verbal and written skills

About AEVEX
AEVEX, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.
AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits for qualified employees.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
AEVEX is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

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