Raft brings the power of AI and logistics together to help freight forwarders and customs brokers automate workflows, cut costs, and scale efficiently. Backed by Bessemer.
About the role
As a Senior Director of Command and Control , you will bridge the gap between warfighters and engineers by bringing deep operational command and control expertise to Raft's most important customer engagements. This Field CTO role is focused on command and control innovation in the Pacific , with an emphasis on identifying operational challenges, evaluating potential solutions, and helping rapidly deliver capabilities that improve mission execution. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- 20+ years of leadership experience in U.S. military operations, preferably including senior leadership positions within the U.S. Air Force
- Extensive experience in command and control, air operations, operational planning, battle management, or related mission areas
- Deep understanding of Air Force and Joint command and control, including how headquarters staffs, Air Operations Centers, operational units, and Joint partners plan and execute operations
- Demonstrated ability to understand complex operational problems, identify the underlying mission need, and develop practical approaches to improve mission execution
- Experience leading organizations and initiatives involving operational innovation, modernization, or the introduction of new capabilities
- Proven ability to build trusted relationships with senior military and civilian leaders and operate effectively across organizational boundaries
More about this role
This is a U.S. based position. All of the programs we support require U.S. citizenship to be eligible for employment. All work must be conducted within the continental U.S.
Raft ( https://TeamRaft.com ) is a customer-obsessed non-traditional defense tech company dedicated to empowering U.S. military and government agencies with cutting-edge AI/ML and data solutions. We are a leader in autonomous data fusion and Agentic AI, with a purposeful focus on Distributed Data Systems, Platforms at Scale, and Complex Application Development. With headquarters in McLean, VA, our range of clients includes innovative federal and public agencies leveraging design thinking, cutting-edge tech stack, and cloud-native ecosystem. We build digital solutions that impact the lives of millions of Americans.
As a Senior Director of Command and Control , you will bridge the gap between warfighters and engineers by bringing deep operational command and control expertise to Raft's most important customer engagements.
This Field CTO role is focused on command and control innovation in the Pacific , with an emphasis on identifying operational challenges, evaluating potential solutions, and helping rapidly...
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