Technical Project Manager

Program Overview

About The Role

As Program Manager leading S pace Warfighting operation s team in support of a national defense program , you will be responsible for the cross-country 24/7 and da y-to-day management of the contract including staffing, as well as technical and programmatic reporting , across six geo graphically separate d operating locations . A s a senior leader and Space Domain Awareness (SDA) subject matter expert (SME) you will directly work with employees and subcontractors assigned to the program and provide leadership and mentoring to the team. The Program Manager is expected to work seamlessly with the COTR and customer decision makers to define tasks, set expectations and then deliver complete mission exec ution and on-time product submission s . Additionally, the Program Manager will monitor progress and support the integration of developing SDA systems & new tool capabilities that drive efficiency and improve d TTPs for essential Fight Safety & Mission Protection areas of responsibility (AOR). The successful candidate will ensure role r edundancy via training and fully equipped critical 24/7 positions t hat rapidly respond to all space and terrestrial-based threats that pose a risk to nation al security space asset s . Establishing high moral & mission execution standards and leading by example is central to successful risk-management and a key responsibility of the Program Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Manage staff ( employee s, subcontractors) and work to resolve issues, fostering a culture of respect

• Act as liaison between program contractors, COTR and other government customers

• Ensure program , staff comply with contract requirements and operate within scope

• Manage program scope , objectives , mil estones , deliverables in alignment w / contract requirement s

• Oversee operations & direct changes, when necessary , to improve mission execution

• Support testing & integration efforts as new technologies link w ith all space protection mission s

• Contribute to course of action (COA) planning, offer SME guidance to training manager, crew leads

• Forecast financial reports, m aintain technical/ cost/schedule , deliver contrac t- required documents

• Lead program review meetings, discussing key activities and risk management

• Support strategic planning and anticipate future threats and operational requirements

• Coordinate with COTR, Security on personnel clearance crossover and onboarding actions

• Occasional t ravel to partnered op erations centers (CONUS , multiple sites within program ) and local customer facilities is required

*** This posit i on is contingent upon award of contract***

Qualifications

• 16+ years’ experience with bachelor’s degree within a STEM field

• 10+ years ’ combined experience working in Space Domain Awareness (SDA) mission operations centers (government or commercial) , s pace surveillance network , or space vehicle operation s sites

• 7+ years’ prior working experience with Nationa l Reconnaissance Office missions and systems

• Relevant experience working with other IC organizations

• 5+ years ’ P rogram M ana gement experience or 5+ years ’ experience serving as Project Lead or Op eration s Lead for a national space defense operations program

• Project Management Professional ( PMP ) or s imilar Certification

• Active TS/SCI clearance with adjudicated CI Poly

PREFERRED :

• Graduate degree, or PHD in business management or mission related engineering fields

• 10+ years’ experience working in high-temp o space operational environment with contractors and government officials (both military and civilian ) of all ranks and leadership levels

• Understanding and prior applied knowledge of orbital mechanics and space surveillance systems

• Prior e xperience working in conjunction with strateg ic planning and space intelligence division s

SECURITY CLEARANCE:

This position requires the candidate to be able to maintain a TS/SCI clearance. U S Citizenship is required to obtain a clearance .

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

Target Salary Range: $176,000 - $282,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.