Program Manager V (Aerospace)

About the role

Voyager Technologies is seeking a Program Manager V for Defense & National Security to manage all phases of program execution. This role reports to the Director of Advanced Technology Programs within the Science & Technologies department in Reno, NV, with onsite or hybrid availability. The position involves close collaboration with technical teams, management, subcontractors, and customers, and requires travel up to 25% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and monitor projects to ensure scope, schedule, and budget are maintained; responsible for project-level profit and loss
• Define, generate, and review project management documentation, including monthly status reports, PDR/CDR materials, program planning documents, and CDRLs
• Ensure required resources (engineering, manpower, production, facilities) are available for the program
• Provide direction to project staff on budgeting and program execution
• Work with project staff to ensure all program deliverables are met satisfactorily
• Identify and proactively elevate program risks and issues to management
• Serve as primary customer contact for project information
• Pursue follow-on and new business opportunities with customers
• Ensure adherence to internal program management processes
• Participate in customer meetings, peer reviews, and problem-solving sessions
• Contribute to proposals for follow-on work
• Travel up to 25% of the time to customer locations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college/university; may consider equivalent experience in lieu of degree
• 20+ years of program management experience, including 10–15 years managing DOD propulsion-related programs
• Direct experience generating, managing, and owning Integrated Master Schedules, Integrated Master Plans, and Earned Value Management
• Direct experience managing large subcontracts
• Experience briefing executive management and customers on program status, risks, and future plans
• Experience managing programs for U.S. Government customers
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship)
• Must have a current DoD Secret Clearance
• Willingness to travel up to 25%, including possible overnights within the continental U.S.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree with emphasis in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college/university; may consider equivalent experience in lieu of degree
• Management of rocket propulsion defense system programs
• Management of Missile Defense Agency programs with MAP/PMAP requirements
• Performing business development activities working directly with funding customer offices

Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Excel, and Project
• Willingness to seek out and assume increasing responsibilities as workload changes
• Ability to multitask in a highly collaborative team environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Pay

The good faith base salary range for this role is $180,405–$310,400 at the time of this posting. Where you fall within the range depends on your experience, skills, and location. This range reflects base salary only and does not include benefits or bonus/incentive. This range may be adjusted in the future.

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO) to support work-life balance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, with significant premium contributions by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ nationwide locations (e.g., 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness, Chuze Fitness) with no long-term contracts and free on-demand workout videos
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match up to 4%
• Company wellness programs supporting physical and mental well-being
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources
• Opportunity to work in an innovative, mission-driven environment alongside a highly talented team