True Anomaly · 8 hours ago
Program Manager, Ground Segment
Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$175K/yr - $250K/yr
10+ years expTrue Anomaly is a company focused on innovative technology for space security and sustainability. They are seeking a highly accomplished Program Manager to lead the technical execution of their next-generation missile defense program, overseeing cost, schedule, and performance while coordinating across multiple teams.
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No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead the technical execution of a portion of our next-generation missile defense program
Accountable for the cost, schedule, and performance of the ground segment effort within the missile program
Develop and manage program plans, budgets, and schedules to meet contractual and technical objectives
Coordinate across product, software, engineering, operations, and test teams to ensure program execution and delivery
Lead risk management, milestone tracking, and stakeholder communication
Qualification
Required
10+ years Program Management experience for space programs, ground systems, and software development from concept through fielding
Proven leadership of cross-functional teams and major subcontracts
Relevant experience briefing large integration forums, broad agency teams and senior leaders of all ranks key program artifacts
Experience with missile defense systems and space vehicle programs
Strong understanding of earned value management, risk assessment, and configuration control
Deep experience in requirements decomposition efforts for a system of systems architecture
Strong background in software development practices: requirements, verification, trade studies, interface control, and failure analysis
Proven experience of integrating C2 Systems, w/ Ground Systems w/ Sensors & Effectors
Ability to lead cross-functional technical teams and coordinate across hardware and software boundaries
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related fields
U.S. Citizen and eligible for DoW Secret Clearance
Preferred
Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field
Strong track record leading cross-functional engineering teams and managing the end-end software product lifecycle
Experience implementing a global network made up of terrestrial communications with MILSATCOM and other Space Data Networks
Certification in established program management discipline (EVM, PMI, PgMP, etc)
Background in systems engineering or technical program management
TS/SCI clearance
Benefits
Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave
Company
True Anomaly
True Anomaly is builds space security and resilience at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and autonomy.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$418.02MKey Investors
AccelStifel BankRiot Ventures
2025-04-30Series C· $260M
2025-04-30Debt Financing
2023-12-12Series B· $100M
Leadership Team
Mark Seidel
Chief Financial Officer
Frank Di Pentino
Chief Strategy Officer
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