Space Dynamics Laboratory
Program Manager - Force Design Concept Development
Space Dynamics Laboratory, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87101
Job ID: 19794
The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking a program manager to support the Space Warfighting Analysis Center/Spectrum Warfare Program (SWAC/SWP) mission in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The selected candidate will need a background in managing and developing complex aerospace systems. This candidate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day force design program needs for space satellite and/or sensor systems as well as rolling up their sleeves and mixing it up with the technical team. The program manager will work as part of a larger team with customers, external partners and vendors, scientists, developers, engineers, managers, technicians, and support personnel. The ideal candidate will have experience managing space system development. Much of each day will be spent in spirited technical discussion. The selected candidate will lead a group of several dozen engineers and support staff to provide timely and cost-effective solutions to Government customers. A technical background along with extensive program management experience with schedules and budgets is required.
Key Responsibilities:Understands and addresses customer needs and issues, usually by direct interfaceDevelops and nourishes a strong partner relationship with the customer program management and engineering leadership teamsLeads complex system development by organizing and focusing the work of multiple engineers with diverse specialties on a common technical solutionEnsures the technical team has clear deliverables with clear deadlinesDefines "done" and keeps the team focused on the missionCoordinates with multiple corporate and government agencies to execute the contractAssembles and directs corporate resources toward execution of the contractIdentifies, tracks, avoids, and mitigates risksTrades issues of scope, approach, cost, and scheduleDelivers the contracted result
Required Qualifications:
MS in a degree field that is applicable to engineering systems, or a BS and experience in DoD force design and/or systems of systems integration5+ years of technical program experience with applicable experience within the past 3 yearsAbility to understand complex technical issues, translate them to workable tasks, and guide technical discussions and decisionsExperience managing complex space system development with loosely defined requirementsDemonstrated supervisory experienceAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a complex environment with equal partnersProficiency in task managementAbility to organize and manage a geographically dispersed team that includes SDL and subcontractor team membersExperience developing program schedules and controlling budgets to meet required deadlinesAbility to work in a team-oriented environment while making direct contributions to team successStrong verbal and written communication skillsMust be a U.S. Citizen and hold an active Top Secret ClearanceMust be able to travel
Preferred Qualifications:
Technical engineering or science degreePMP or other management credentialExperience with DoD technical programsDemonstrated success managing high tempo projects
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 take pride in and highly value our employees. SDL offers competitive salaries and fantastic benefits, including:
Flexible work schedules that fit your style-every Friday off, every other Friday off, hybrid remote work, or simply traditional hoursGenerous paid leisure and sick leave, ensuring you never miss a special eventFavorable company locations with average commute times of less than 15 minutesHigh-quality, low-cost health, dental, and life insuranceA 14.2% employer retirement contribution into a 401(a) account-no matching required!Utah State University undergraduate tuition discounts of 50%, full reimbursement for graduate tuition, and free course audits for employees and dependents meeting eligibility requirementsA 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 both a family feel and high retention rate with over 90% job satisfactionRelocation assistance available for most positions
For questions or assistance with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact employment@sdl.usu.edu.
EOE including Disability and Vet
The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking a program manager to support the Space Warfighting Analysis Center/Spectrum Warfare Program (SWAC/SWP) mission in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The selected candidate will need a background in managing and developing complex aerospace systems. This candidate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day force design program needs for space satellite and/or sensor systems as well as rolling up their sleeves and mixing it up with the technical team. The program manager will work as part of a larger team with customers, external partners and vendors, scientists, developers, engineers, managers, technicians, and support personnel. The ideal candidate will have experience managing space system development. Much of each day will be spent in spirited technical discussion. The selected candidate will lead a group of several dozen engineers and support staff to provide timely and cost-effective solutions to Government customers. A technical background along with extensive program management experience with schedules and budgets is required.
Key Responsibilities:Understands and addresses customer needs and issues, usually by direct interfaceDevelops and nourishes a strong partner relationship with the customer program management and engineering leadership teamsLeads complex system development by organizing and focusing the work of multiple engineers with diverse specialties on a common technical solutionEnsures the technical team has clear deliverables with clear deadlinesDefines "done" and keeps the team focused on the missionCoordinates with multiple corporate and government agencies to execute the contractAssembles and directs corporate resources toward execution of the contractIdentifies, tracks, avoids, and mitigates risksTrades issues of scope, approach, cost, and scheduleDelivers the contracted result
Required Qualifications:
MS in a degree field that is applicable to engineering systems, or a BS and experience in DoD force design and/or systems of systems integration5+ years of technical program experience with applicable experience within the past 3 yearsAbility to understand complex technical issues, translate them to workable tasks, and guide technical discussions and decisionsExperience managing complex space system development with loosely defined requirementsDemonstrated supervisory experienceAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a complex environment with equal partnersProficiency in task managementAbility to organize and manage a geographically dispersed team that includes SDL and subcontractor team membersExperience developing program schedules and controlling budgets to meet required deadlinesAbility to work in a team-oriented environment while making direct contributions to team successStrong verbal and written communication skillsMust be a U.S. Citizen and hold an active Top Secret ClearanceMust be able to travel
Preferred Qualifications:
Technical engineering or science degreePMP or other management credentialExperience with DoD technical programsDemonstrated success managing high tempo projects
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 take pride in and highly value our employees. SDL offers competitive salaries and fantastic benefits, including:
Flexible work schedules that fit your style-every Friday off, every other Friday off, hybrid remote work, or simply traditional hoursGenerous paid leisure and sick leave, ensuring you never miss a special eventFavorable company locations with average commute times of less than 15 minutesHigh-quality, low-cost health, dental, and life insuranceA 14.2% employer retirement contribution into a 401(a) account-no matching required!Utah State University undergraduate tuition discounts of 50%, full reimbursement for graduate tuition, and free course audits for employees and dependents meeting eligibility requirementsA 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 both a family feel and high retention rate with over 90% job satisfactionRelocation assistance available for most positions
For questions or assistance with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact employment@sdl.usu.edu.
EOE including Disability and Vet