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Stellar Solutions · 1 month ago

Technical Program Manager - Space Ground Control Program

US-CO-Aurora

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$160K/yr - $172K/yr

11+ years exp

Stellar Solutions is a nationally recognized company providing engineering solutions for the space industry. They are seeking a Technical Program Manager to plan and manage a large-scale space ground control program supporting the Future Operational Ground System for GPS, working closely with government clients and contractors.

ConsultingInformation TechnologyTelecommunications

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Planning and managing a large-scale space ground control program in support of the Future Operational Ground System for GPS

Leading the development and analysis of project plans, schedules, cost estimates, risk management plans, performance metrics, acquisition strategy documents, and Requests for Proposals (RFPs)

Helping the United States Space Force manage multiple development contractors for the Next Generation Operational Control System (OCX) program as they deliver mission-critical hardware and software for the Global Positioning System (GPS)

Managing upcoming GPS launch projects and teams, coordinating across mission partners and development contractors

Leading technical teams in solving client problems related to systems engineering and program management for space ground control and cybersecurity programs

Supporting the United States Space Force in ensuring a cyber-secure OCX system, spanning the management and sustainment of the current operational launch capability

Preparing and managing the next launch campaign, including planning and coordinating ground station upgrades that enable new satellite capabilities

Qualification

Technical program managementSystems engineeringSpace ground controlProject planningRisk managementAcquisition supportGPS systemsAgile methodologiesProfessional certificationsCommunication skillsCollaborative teamwork

Required

11–15 years of relevant experience supporting large, complex defense or national security space programs, with an emphasis on ground systems, mission operations, and/or acquisition support

Demonstrated experience in technical program management for space ground control, mission systems, or similar large-scale technical programs

Experience leading the development and analysis of project plans, schedules, cost estimates, risk management plans, performance metrics, and acquisition documentation such as acquisition strategies and RFPs

Experience working with or supporting United States Space Force, Space Systems Command, or comparable DoD acquisition organizations

Background in systems engineering, systems integration, or program management within a space or ground system context

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare technical reports, decision briefings, and recommendations for senior government stakeholders

Ability to work collaboratively within an integrated government/contractor team environment and to lead cross-functional technical teams

Master's degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, or a closely related technical discipline. A relevant bachelor's degree with additional directly applicable experience may be considered in lieu of a master's degree

U.S. citizenship is required

TS/SCI (SSBI) clearance is required

Ability to work on-site with government and contractor teams and to occasionally travel to contractor facilities, test sites, or launch locations as needed

Preferred

Experience with GPS, OCX, GSIS, and related space ground control systems

Experience supporting Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAPs) and familiarity with DoD 5000-series acquisition processes

Experience with systems engineering and integration (SE&I) for ground systems, including integration of new capabilities into existing operational architectures

Familiarity with cybersecurity for mission-critical ground systems and the integration of cyber requirements into program planning and execution

Experience planning and executing launch campaigns and coordinating launch-related ground station upgrades

Familiarity with Agile methodologies and their application to large software-intensive defense programs

Professional certifications such as PMP, INCOSE CSEP, or similar are a plus