Senior Program Manager - USSF Guardian Enlisted Training with Security Clearance

POSITION SUMMARY

Aleut is seeking a Senior Program Manager to support the 533d Training Squadron's USSF Guardian Enlisted Training (GET) initiative at Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA. Work is slated to start on 1 January 2027 (contingent on contract award).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Mission and contract execution leadership: Ensures all contract requirements, performance objectives, cost controls, and schedule milestones are met while proactively managing risks, resources, and stakeholder expectations to deliver successful outcomes for the government customer.
• Customer and team integration: Serves as the primary bridge between the government client, corporate leadership, subcontractors, and program staff, building trusted relationships, driving clear communication, and aligning all parties to achieve mission success and contract growth opportunities.
• Produce accurate and timely reporting of program status throughout project lifecycles.
• Aid with new programs and the strategic growth of Aleut Federal.
• Additional duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Leadership, Management, Problem Solving, Planning.
• Ability to manage a portfolio of projects and control deadlines, budgets and activities.
• Ability to manage personnel and organizational structure to accomplish mission/tasks.
• Ability to communicate objectives, expectations, and standards and effectively model desired corporate culture.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and support cross-functional teams across DoD.
• Exceptional communicator (written and verbal) capable of facilitating, briefing, speaking, and writing compelling papers/products.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook).
• Active or current Top-Secret Clearance and SCI eligibility required.

DESIRED SKILLS

• PMP certification or equivalent.
• Instructional Systems Design (ISD) experience.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master's degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Program Manager.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in Space Operations.

SALARY RANGE

$85,000 -- $275,000 (annual) depending on qualifications.

BENEFITS

• Health insurance
• Dental/Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Life insurance
• 401k and match

CULTURE

Aleut offers a culture that thrives on diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. We are committed to creating an environment where every employee feels valued, included, and inspired to grow and find purpose. We celebrate differences and belonging for everyone, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex, pregnancy, marital status, age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or past or present military service.