Program Manager - Force Design Concept Development

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 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 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 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 integration 5+ years of technical program experience with applicable experience within the past 3 years Ability to understand complex technical issues, translate them to workable tasks, and guide technical discussions and decisions Experience managing complex space system development with loosely defined requirements Demonstrated supervisory experience Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a complex environment with equal partners Proficiency in task management Ability to organize and manage a geographically dispersed team that includes SDL and subcontractor team members Experience developing program schedules and controlling budgets to meet required deadlines Ability to work in a team-oriented environment while making direct contributions to team success Strong verbal and written communication skills Must be a U.

S. Citizen and hold an active Top Secret Clearance Must be able to travel Preferred Qualifications : Technical engineering or science degree PMP or other management credential Experience with DoD technical programs Demonstrated 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 hours Generous paid leisure and sick leave, ensuring you never miss a special event Favorable company locations with average commute times of less than 15 minutes High-quality, low-cost health, dental, and life insurance A 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 requirements A great, highly educated team that works together to solve some of the most fascinating problems on (and off) our planet We are a growing company that maintains both a family feel and high retention rate with over 90% job satisfaction Relocation assistance available for most positions For questions or assistance with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact employment@sdl.

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