Mid-Level Program Manager

Job ID: 4327

The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking applicants for a Program Manager with a background in managing and developing instruments/sensor or satellite projects. The successful applicant will be responsible for managing the day-to-day program needs for Department of Defense (DoD) space sensor systems projects. The Program Manager will work as part of a larger team with customers, Engineers, Managers, Technicians, and support personnel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Understanding a customer's needs and issues, usually by direct interface
• Assembling and directing corporate resources toward execution of the contract
• Identifying, tracking, avoiding, and mitigating risks
• Trading issues of scope, approach, cost, and schedule
• Delivering the contracted result
• Managing daily activities of an engineering support and logistics team
• Pursuing new business development opportunities
• Creating and maintaining project schedule
• Recommend programmatic direction based on current and historical execution and future requirements for portfolio prioritization and approval
• Develop budget forecasting models based on technical direction, spend plans, and fiscal year budgeting constraints
• Serve as the focal point between contracting and technical leads to execute acquisition guidance based on program technical directional
• Interface with contracting to ensure required acquisition products are planned and developed timely to meet programmatic needs
• Develop and maintain programmatic expenditure and obligation schedules based on technical performance
• Communicate and represent programmatic and technical objectives for portfolio to customer leadership as requested
• Enforce contractor performance within the bounds of the terms and conditions of a given contract
• Support technical thrust area integrated project teams (IPTs)

• BS in technical engineering, science or business degree
• 5+ years of project management or technical leadership experience
• Demonstrated supervisory experience
• Proficiency in task management
• Ability to organize and manage a team
• Experience developing program schedules and controlling budgets to meet required deadlines
• Experience leading electronic development projects or other technical projects
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment while making direct contributions to team success
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent computer skills
• Experience creating and maintaining a project schedule using tools such as Microsoft Project
• Must be a US citizen and be able to obtain a US Government security clearance
• Must be able to travel

• 7+ years of project management experience in aerospace
• Management and systems engineering experience of space hardware development projects
• Earned value management experience

• BA/BS or MS

• 5 or more years of applicable experience and a BS OR
• 3 or more years of applicable experience and a MS

• 10 or more years of applicable experience and a BS OR
• 8 or more years of applicable experience and a MS OR
• 4 or more years of applicable experience and a PHD

The Strategic & Military Space Division delivers advanced satellite and sensor systems that support the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. Our division is a key component of national security, providing technological solutions and expert mission support. Become part of a team dedicated to making a tangible contribution to our nation's defense capabilities.

*Why Join SDL?
SDL offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. Visit our Benefits Page to learn more about what we offer.

SDL supports a variety of missions, including NASA's vision to reveal the unknown for the benefit of humankind and the Department of Defense's aim to protect our Nation on the ground, in the air, and in space. 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.

At SDL, we uphold a culture of respect, collaboration, empowerment, and accountability. We listen with open minds, seek to understand diverse perspectives, and engage in thoughtful dialogue. We work together by sharing knowledge, involving others, and offering support. We trust and empower our team members to take ownership, act with integrity, and be accountable. Above all, we deliver on our commitments to each other and to our mission partners.

For questions, assistance, or accommodation with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact employment@sdl.usu.edu.