Senior Deputy Program Manager of Engineering for Space Ground

Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. U.S. citizenship is required. Hybrid position based in Boulder, CO with one day per week on site; occasional full weeks on site (5–10 times per year) and visits to Buckley Space Force Base (5–10 times per year). Up to 25% travel expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related Science, Engineering, or Mathematics field plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
• Active Department of Defense Secret security clearance (or higher).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and direction for engineering programs, ensuring alignment with program goals and objectives.
• Work collaboratively with the Program Manager to develop and maintain program schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Interface with various business functions (Legal, Contracts, Finance, and Program Controls) to ensure compliance and monitor program plans.
• Conduct people activities such as performance management, hiring, headcount management and forecasting, training and development, and employee recognition.
• Lead cross-functional teams to solve complex engineering challenges and deliver high-quality solutions.
• Interface with facilities and limited-access-area IT to ensure teams have the resources they require.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant standards, regulations, and company policies.
• Interface with customers, stakeholders, and subcontractors to communicate program status and technical issues.
• Identify and mitigate risks to program success.
• Support business development efforts, including proposal development and customer presentations.
• Identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

Skills

• Required:
  • Technical expertise in engineering principles and practices.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
• Desired:
  • Familiarity with the space domain, especially OPIR.
  • Earned Value Management (EVM).
  • PMP certification or equivalent.
  • Systems Engineering process.
  • Defense industry standards and regulations.
  • AI/ML models.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, and employee resource and social groups.
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off (9/80 schedule).
• Opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• Research-oriented work alongside award-winning teams.
• Relocation benefits available.

Pay

Target salary range: USD $176,512.00/Yr. – USD $187,000.00/Yr.