Technical Execution Manager
Second Front Systems (2F) is seeking an ambitious Technical Execution Manager to join our mission-driven team. We are a dynamic, fast-growing entrepreneurial company at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and national security, committed to delivering transformative solutions that empower our nation’s defenders. This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a company that is redefining the way software is delivered and secured in the defense sector.
At 2F, we thrive on innovation and purpose, combining a startup’s agility with a clear mission to support national security. You will be at the forefront of driving the implementation strategy behind the deployment and scaling of our revolutionary Game Warden platform - an industry-leading tool that is accelerating the secure adoption of mission-critical SaaS solutions for the U.S. government. If you’re ready to contribute to a team that values ingenuity, collaboration, and impact, we want to hear from you.
The Technical Execution Manager will lead the customer journey from kick off, onboarding to the platform, authorization and deployment to production.
Note: Candidates must reside in one of our approved hiring hubs:
- DC/Maryland/Virginia
- Denver/Colorado Springs, CO
This is a full-time position.
What You'll Do
- Own end-to-end onboarding of customer applications onto Game Warden, including project planning, accreditation coordination, and production deployment.
- Serve as primary technical point of contact for customers, running kickoff sessions, technical working groups, and recurring status reviews.
- Coordinate the authorization workstream with Second Front Security to guide customer applications through RMF, FedRAMP, and DoW impact level IL2–IL6 accreditation processes.
- Drive comprehensive, continuously updated project plans that serve as the source of truth for customer deliverables and timeline.
- Identify, document, and escalate technical and operational risks with proposed solutions to engineering and leadership.
- Capture lessons learned from each implementation and feed them into Game Warden onboarding documentation, process improvements, and product roadmap recommendations.
What You Bring
- 5+ years of technical project management, implementation delivery, or customer-facing software program execution in regulated or complex environments.
- Working knowledge of containerization, Kubernetes, and cloud-native application architecture on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Strong understanding of DevOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, and automation frameworks.
- Demonstrated familiarity with federal software authorization - RMF, NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, ATO processes, and DoW impact level requirements.
- Experience with vulnerability scanning, CVE remediation, and continuous security monitoring concepts.
- Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, GitLab, or equivalent project and source-control management tools.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
- U.S. citizenship required.
Preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- PMP, CSM, or similar project management certification; Security+ or CISSP a plus.
- Experience working with commercial software companies entering the federal market for the first time.
The base salary for this position will fall between $165,000 and $185,000. Your ultimate compensation will be determined by professional background, technical proficiency, seniority, and regional cost factors. Furthermore, this opportunity includes potential eligibility for equity awards and discretionary bonuses, rounding out a comprehensive total rewards offering.
Success at 2F Looks Like:
- A proactive and solutions oriented mindset
- Viewing obstacles as opportunities for growth
- Having a bias toward action and tangible, measurable results
- Being team-oriented with a focus on personal responsibility and autonomy
Perks & Benefits:
This role is a full time position. As a public benefit corporation, we’re a team of purpose-driven trailblazers transforming the future of U.S. national security. We hire the best to do their best and, as such, we are committed to providing the perks and benefits you need to be successful - both in- and outside the workplace.
Perks of Joining Our Team:
- Competitive salary
- 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
- 401(k) with a 3% company contribution
- Comprehensive wellness benefits, including a One Medical membership, mental health resources, family planning support, and more
- Equity incentive plan
- New hire technology and home office stipend
- Annual professional development stipend
- Flexible paid time off, plus all federal holidays
- Generous parental leave
- Flexible remote work opportunities
- Employee referral bonus program Visit our careers page to learn more.
Who We Are:
Second Front Systems (2F) is a public-benefit software company powering software for the free world. We eliminate the friction that slows innovation, enabling faster, more secure development and deployment of software across government and regulated networks. Built by national security veterans and backed by top-tier venture capital, our platform is trusted by the world’s leading organizations to cut deployment timelines from years to weeks. We move fast, solve hard problems, and deliver trusted capabilities where they’re needed most. Our work strengthens global security and gives the United States and its allies a lasting competitive advantage. Learn more at secondfront.com http://secondfront.com.
One last thing:
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Are you ready to join our team:
To apply, click the “Apply for This Job” button at the top or bottom of this page and complete the application form. This position will remain open until filled, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
State notices:
Colorado:
In accordance with Colorado law, applicants may redact their date of birth, dates of attendance, and dates of graduation from any uploaded documents.
Maryland:
Under Maryland law, an employer may not require or demand, as a condition of employment, prospective employment, or continued employment, that an individual submit to or take a polygraph examination or similar test. An employer who violates this law is guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a fine not exceeding $100.
