What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head of Programs position at loftfederal?
About Loft Federal
Loft Federal is committed to delivering the U.S. national security space community a fast, affordable, and streamlined pathway to orbit. As a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of Loft Orbital Solutions, Inc., we specialize in providing mission-ready space infrastructure with unmatched efficiency.
At Loft, we empower our team with autonomy, ownership, and bold problem-solving opportunities while fostering a tight-knit, supportive environment. We believe that diversity, inclusivity, and community are the foundation of an open and innovative culture. We value kind, collaborative, and mission-driven teammates who excel in problem-solving and communication—because great solutions come from great teams.
As the Director of Programs at Loft Federal, you'll be at the helm of program success. Your role will involve overseeing multiple programs simultaneously, ensuring they align with Loft Federal's business goals. This includes crafting and refining programs, establishing policies and guidelines, and ensuring adherence to contract requirements. You'll work closely with internal and cross company teams responsible for product design, production, delivery, and support, cultivating strong customer relationships.
Mission Objectives
- Manage satellite missions, leading program managers and supporting other teams on strategy, budget, and schedule performance.
- Assess program risks and implement process alterations and improvements.
- Oversee purchase order management, policy and procedure compliance, contract negotiations, and program budgets.
- Manage relationships with existing clients and vendors.
- Monitor and status of active programs ensuring contract objectives are fulfilled and complex issues are resolved.
- Help improve team performance by holding retrospectives and facilitating or recommending process changes.
- Monitor project schedule commitments and direct appropriate personnel to manage impacts(s) or change(s).
- Lead and support where needed additional business development, and other program support activities.
- Serve as a member on the Leadership Team providing the "voice of the program and customer" to all facets of company management.
Mission Mandates
- Active DoD Secret clearance is required.
- The ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance is required.
- Preference will be given to candidates with a DoD or Intelligence Community Top Secret background investigation with at least 3 years of eligibility remaining or CE status; and SCI eligibility with current experience in SCI programs, other control systems, and/or Special Access Programs
Mission Credentials
- 15 years of managing large and/or complex software and hardware programs, supporting both the IC and DoD.
- Demonstrated experience in Program Leadership of Non-traditional small satellite missions.
- Demonstrated experience in small satellite assembly, integration, and test campaigns.
- Prior experience delivering a spacecraft to orbit and/or space-qualified hardware to a customer.
- Excellent relationship-building and team leadership skills.
- Demonstrated experience as a technical specialist on specific spacecraft subsystems as well as system-level experience.
- Knowledge of how to use MS Project (and the entire MS Office suite), Confluence, Smartsheet, Slack, Dropbox.
- Experience working/managing projects with US Government/DOD Customers.
Salary Range
$195,000 - $298,000 USD
Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action
Loft Federal is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, disability, pregnancy, or any other legally protected status.
Accessibility & Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability when applying for an open position, please contact us at recruiting@loftfederal.com for assistance.
We Hire for Talent, Not Just Resumes
Research shows that while men apply for jobs when they meet about 60% of the qualifications, women and other underrepresented groups tend to apply only when they meet 100% of the listed criteria. At Loft Federal, we value diverse perspectives, respectful debate, and people who challenge assumptions. If you’re excited about a role but don’t meet every requirement, we strongly encourage you to apply. We welcome all.
Third-Party Recruiters & Agencies
No outside recruiters, please. Loft Federal does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, staffing agencies, or third-party recruiters. We will not pay fees for candidates submitted without a signed agreement in place.Salary : $195,000 - $298,000
