COO, GovCloud & Missionforce

Airkit

Airkit

Operations
San Francisco, CA, USA
Posted on Jan 30, 2026

Description

The COO will serve as a trusted strategic advisor and key partner to the CEO of GovCloud and Missionforce This role will be critical in driving organizational priorities, translating strategy into actionable execution, V2MOM governance, preparing for key engagements, and fostering cross-organizational relationships.

This is a unique opportunity to support this newly forming organization by leading strategic initiatives, enhancing operational effectiveness, and amplifying the CEO’s voice. The ideal candidate will combine strategic vision, marketing expertise, and operational excellence to excel in this dynamic role.

Responsibilities:

  • Drive organizational initiatives and strategic projects to successful outcomes, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

  • Own the preparation of materials for key meetings, including quarterly business reviews (QBRs), executive briefings, and all-hands meetings.

  • Support and manage the execution of regular and ad hoc senior executive presentations and reporting.

  • Develop and execute strategies to amplify the Missionforce’s voice internally and externally.

  • V2MOM (strategic planning framework) creation and governance.

  • Drive impactful event strategy, ensuring appropriate representation at customer, partner, and industry events.

  • Partner with Finance and Employee Success to streamline processes and optimize organizational effectiveness.

  • Articulate and advocate for the GovCloud and Missionforce vision and strategy.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional senior executive leaders to align on initiatives and foster cohesive execution.

  • Act as a liaison across teams to ensure alignment and coordination across key stakeholders and teams.

Qualifications:

  • 15+ years of strategy and operations leadership experience at large, global organizations.

  • Experience working with the Department of Defense and/or Intelligence Community.

  • Strong analytical and business acumen, with a demonstrated ability to manage and lead complex central functions.

  • Proven ability to lead large direct teams and highly cross-functional teams across the organization.

  • Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and drive success across multiple large-scale initiatives.

  • Ability to succeed in a collaborative, fast-paced environment; ability to remain flexible and adjust on the fly to new demands and respond with a sense of urgency.

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills; able to convey complex ideas in a strategic and concise fashion.

  • Strong core values, high ethical standards, and sound judgment; champion of equality.

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