Job ID : 2676
The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) Strategic & Military Space Division is seeking applicants for a Program Manager (PM) with a background in orbital warfare or national security space systems. The successful applicant will be responsible for assisting the Space Force PEO-Operational Test & Training Infrastructure to develop national level capabilities to test the USA's next generation of space capabilities, and develop tactics, techniques, and procedures for the Service's weapons systems.
SDL offers competitive salaries and fantastic benefits, including :
- Flexible work schedules that fit your style, subject to mission demands
- Generous paid leisure and sick leave, ensuring you never miss a special event
- Salary range for this position : (commensurate based on education and experience)
130,000-$215,000
A 14.2% employer retirement contribution into a 401(a) account - no matching required!Favorable company locations with short average commute timesUtah State University undergraduate tuition discounts of 50%, full reimbursement for graduate tuition, and free course audits for employees and dependents meeting eligibility requirementsHigh-quality, low-cost health, dental, and life insuranceA great, highly educated team that works together to solve some of the most fascinating problems on (and off) our planetWe are a growing company that maintains a family feel and high retention rate with over 90% job satisfactionRelocation assistant available for most positionsThe Program Manager will work as an embedded part of a larger government team with customers, Engineers, Managers, Technicians, and support personnel.
Key Responsibilities :
Demonstrates an understanding of the government's needs and issues, as an embedded SMEDecomposes operational warfare and training needs into acquisition requirementsCoordinates service level requirements with other parts of the OTTI enterprise, such as Infrastructure, Orbital, Engineering, or Business OperationsAssembles and directs resources toward execution of the organization's missionIdentifies, tracks, and mitigates risksTrades issues of scope, approach, cost, and scheduleEvaluates proposals and makes recommendations to the Government PMCreates and maintains project schedulesOther duties as assigned by the Government LeadRequired Qualifications :
BS in technical engineering, science, or business degree10 years of project management or technical leadership experienceDemonstrated experience generating and decomposing system requirementsDemonstrated excellence in prior supervisory positionsAttention to detail and proficiency in task managementAbility to organize and manage a teamExperience developing program schedules and controlling budgets to meet required deadlinesExperience leading technical projects in the National Security space domainMust be a team player who helps develop othersStrong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor the message to the audienceExcellent computer skillsExperience creating and maintaining a project schedule using tools such as Microsoft ProjectMust be a US citizen and possess a current a US Government Top Secret / SCI security clearance and be eligible for Special AccessesMust be able to travelPreferred Qualifications :
Advanced degree in aerospace, systems, electrical or optical engineeringSpace Force, NRO, or IC requirements generation experience in space acquisition programsExperience operating, or leading units that operate, spacecraft conducting rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO)Experience in Exercises and Wargames from tactical through Tier-1 levelManagement and systems engineering experience of space hardware development projectsEarned value management experienceSDL supports a variety of missions, ranging from the Department of Defense's and Intelligence Community's mission to protect our nation from Seabed to Space to NASA's vision to reveal the unknown for the benefit of humankind. Our sensors, satellites, software systems, and science and engineering play an essential role in some important missions you've heard of, and others that you haven't. Join our team in our seventh decade of delivering mission success.
For questions or assistance with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact employment@sdl.usu.edu.
EOE including Disability and Vet
Salary : $130,000 - $215,000
