FMI Mission Enablement Lead

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next.  Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters—where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world. To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Citizen. This position requires an active U.S. Government security clearance, applicants who do not currently hold the required clearance will not be eligible for consideration. Employment for cleared roles is contingent upon verification of clearance status.

 Export Control/ITAR: Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). Please review the job details below. This position requires an active U.S. Government Security Clearance at the TS/SCI level with CI Polygraph. Vantor is seeking a Foundational Military Intelligence (FMI) Mission Enablement Lead to serve as the Product Manager for mission-critical FMI applications, ensuring tools effectively support analytic workflows, user needs, and mission outcomes. This role bridges users, developers, and leadership to drive sustainment, adoption, and continuous improvement. While grounded in FMI domain expertise, the position is a growth-oriented product leadership role with increasing responsibility in technical and product ownership.  Responsibilities: This position is full time onsite in Reston, VA.  Own FMI applications (e.g., MARS, IPA), prioritizing sustainment, user needs, and mission alignment  Engage with users to understand workflows, identify gaps, and translate needs into user stories and backlog priorities  Triage and manage bugs, issues, and enhancement requests; ensure visibility and communication across stakeholders  Collaborate with developers, Requirements Manager, and cybersecurity stakeholders to support delivery and resolve issues  Participate in Agile ceremonies (standups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, retrospectives) and support team execution  Lead or support training, documentation, and adoption efforts to improve user effectiveness  Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of degree)  Minimum of 2 years of related experience in a software product development, intelligence analysis, or mission systems environment  Minimum of 2 years of experience working with Agile/Scrum teams  Demonstrated ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and translate user needs into actionable requirements  Experience supporting issue identification, root cause analysis, and resolution in a team-based environment  Preferred Qualifications: Experience in Foundational Military Intelligence (FMI) or related intelligence discipline  Hands-on experience with FMI tools such as MARS, IPA, or similar mission systems  Experience in a Product Owner, SME, or team lead role supporting software or mission systems  Familiarity with backlog management, user stories, and prioritization in a product environment  Experience supporting software sustainment, user support, or operational systems  Familiarity with cybersecurity processes (e.g., RMF, Xacta)  Pay Transparency: In support of pay transparency at Vantor, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings.  The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range.   ● The base pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $118,000.00 - $196,000.00 annually. For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range. Benefits: Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.Vantor.com/careers The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.  If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.  The date of posting can be found on Vantor's Career page at the top of each job posting. To apply, submit your application via Vantor's Career page. EEO Policy: Vantor is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We believe in fostering an environment where all team members feel respected, valued, and encouraged to share their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.