Space Dynamics Laboratory · 4 hours ago
Civil Space Mission Program Manager
North Logan, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$156K/yr - $197K/yr
15+ years expSpace Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking a mission-level Senior Program Manager with a background in managing and developing complex aerospace systems for NASA missions. The selected candidate will lead the pursuit and execution of complex NASA missions, managing internal and external teams while ensuring timely and cost-effective solutions for government and commercial customers.
Non Profit
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develops mission level proposals in pursuit of primarily NASA opportunities, but also other non-NASA opportunities
Manages internal and external teams in the development of instruments, spacecraft, and mission operations centers
Interfaces with principal investigators in development of future missions
Understands and addresses customer needs and issues, usually by direct interface
Develops and nourishes a strong partner relationship with the customer program management and engineering leadership teams
Leads complex system development by organizing and focusing the work of multiple engineers with diverse specialties on a common technical solution
Mentors less experienced program managers
Ensures the technical team has clear deliverables with clear deadlines
Defines 'done' and keeps the team focused on the mission
Coordinates with multiple corporate and government agencies to execute the contract
Assembles and directs corporate resources toward execution of the contract
Identifies, tracks, avoids, and mitigates risks
Trades issues of scope, approach, cost, and schedule
Delivers the contracted result
Qualification
Required
Comprehensive understanding of NASA acquisition process, from Step 1 through Phase E
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
15+ years of technical program experience, 5+ years of which were spent in project management roles
Ability to understand complex technical issues, translate them to workable tasks, and guide technical discussions and decisions
Experience managing complex space system (electrical, mechanical, optical) development with loosely defined requirements
Demonstrated supervisory experience
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a complex environment with equal partners
Ability to organize and manage a geographically dispersed team that includes SDL and subcontractor team members
Demonstrated experience with EVMS
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment while making direct contributions to team success
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret Clearance
Must be able to travel
Preferred
Master's degree in an engineering discipline
PMP or other project management credential
Benefits
A comprehensive benefits package
Company
Space Dynamics Laboratory
Space Dynamics Laboratory is served as a nonprofit unit of the utah state university research foundation.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Darin Partridge
C4ISR Systems Division Director
Jed Hancock
President
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