C4ISR APA HAFB Program Manager

Space Dynamics Laboratory•Ogden, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking a detail-oriented Program Manager to join our Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Systems Division. This position will be embedded in the Government’s team on Hill Air Force Base helping to lead a complex system integration effort while providing technical, schedule, and budget documentation to support decisions that align with defense industry best practices, sound software systems engineering principles, and strengthen technical rigor. The selected candidate will work as part of a larger team with customers, engineers, managers, and third-party contractors. This position is onsite, nonremote in Ogden, UT. The C4ISR Systems Division delivers mission-critical solutions, specializing in cyber operations, information architecture, strategic deterrence, and ISR. Our division’s commitment to innovation and security enables us to provide critical solutions across defense, intelligence, and national security. Join our team and contribute to the next generation of defense technologies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in technical engineering, science, or a related field
3+ years of experience in software programming and/or project management
Experience with complex software projects with multiple software teams
Familiarity with Agile and/or hybrid project management frameworks
Proficiency with program management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, MS Project, MS Office)
Technical domain knowledge of scalable architecture, distributed infrastructure in containerized cloud native software
Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to deliver clear, well-organized presentations
Understanding of basic program management tools such as budgets and schedules
Ability to support new proposal efforts with technical writing, proposal management support, subcontractor evaluation, and other duties as requested and under the guidance of more senior program managers
Ability to respond resourcefully to new demands and challenges
Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
Must be able to travel (up to 30%)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or Information Systems
Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a technical Bachelor of Science degree
Competency in managing budgets and schedules as well as concepts such as critical paths, budget margins, etc.
History of innovation and providing new and creative ideas
Proficiency in solving technical problems
PMP or PMI certification
Background in DevSecOps, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD)
Active security clearance

Responsibilities

Leadership role in cross-functional multi-contractor software development team delivering complex system-of-systems radar and support software
Manages tasks tracking scope, schedule, budget, risk management and quality
Interfaces with internal and external stakeholders including engineers, third-party contractors, and Government sponsors
Coordinates software integration and testing activities
Facilitates agile/scrum or hybrid program management methodologies
Ensures compliance with applicable Government and quality standards
Tracks and reports program status, technical progress, and resource allocation to senior leadership and customers
Performs tasks under moderate supervision from more senior program managers
Fills in for more senior program managers and in their absence, carries on routine functions of the program, including attendance at internal oversight and planning meetings, and program meetings