I guess I don't really get what makes a 'white savior' story archetype, aside from the literal interpretation that she is essentially albino.

She has a job which she got from a combination of privilege (right race in this world) and talent/skill (is a good commander). She sees humanity in and is trying to connect with her jaded team, and they reject her as they have had no confidence instilled in them by their previous handlers. She still endeavors to help, and it doesn't always work, so her team vents at her over the loss of one of their own, harshly. It seems more complicated than simply being a satire or reinforcement. I like the contrast her scientist friend brings to gain a perspective that the rest of their society has on these matters.

Side note- when she was frantically looking at the map before the unit died, was the implication that her instructions got her killed, or that she just didn't realize/warn her in time?