About the job
Position Title: Senior Program Manager for Space Systems
Location: Onsite in Washington D. C.
Clearance Requirement: Active Secret Clearance Required
U. S. Citizenship Required: This role mandates an active Secret clearance or the ability to secure one as per government contract stipulations.
Job Summary
We are in search of a skilled Senior Program Manager for Space Systems to provide direct support to a U. S. Air Force or Space Force Program Office in the implementation of a vital space program of national significance. The ideal candidate will act as a strategic consultant to government leadership, overseeing all facets of program execution, from acquisition strategy and budget management to stakeholder engagement and systems engineering.
This position necessitates close collaboration with government staff and stakeholders across various technical sectors, including Space Sensors, Space Vehicles, Space Ground Control Systems, Space Communications, Launch Base Operations, and Launch Vehicles.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a principal advisor to the Government Program Manager on technical, strategic, and operational elements of the program.
- Assist in all phases of the acquisition lifecycle, including milestone preparation, contract organization, and documentation.
- Support budget planning, forecasting, and execution in accordance with DoD financial management practices.
- Contribute to the development of system architecture and systems engineering integration efforts.
- Oversee and track program schedules, risks, and interdependencies.
- Facilitate senior leader engagements and craft high-quality communications for stakeholders.
- Ensure adherence to program security requirements and support SAP-related program controls and protocols.
