Program Manager

TRIDENT SYSTEMS • Fairfax, VA

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About The Position

Trident Systems Space Electronic Systems (SES) is seeking a Program Manager to lead execution of complex space electronics programs from development through production. The role owns program performance across cost, schedule, and risk and serves as the primary customer interface. The Program Manager works closely with a Lead Systems Engineer who drives technical execution, while focusing on delivery, coordination, and strategic program leadership in complex hardware development environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience/combined education and 9+ years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree and 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience managing space or aerospace-related programs, ideally involving electronic systems or hardware development.
• Proven success managing government programs, including FAR-based contracts and multiple CLINs.
• Strong background in program financials, planning, and execution.
• Experience leading product development programs from design through prototype to production.
• Working knowledge of government contract types.
• PMP certification or ability to obtain it within 6 months.
• Proficiency with MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Engineering or Business.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM).

Responsibilities

• Lead one or more space flight programs and ensure successful execution.
• Own program performance and meet commitments for cost, schedule, and risk management.
• Develop and maintain an Integrated Master Schedule, including critical path identification, milestone forecasting, and resource-loaded planning.
• Establish and manage labor and non-labor resource plans, including required skill sets and staffing needs and timing.
• Identify engineering resource needs, including skill sets, number of engineers, and timing, to support execution.
• Partner with Product Management, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Contracts, and Finance to ensure aligned execution.
• Drive subcontractor performance and accountability to meet program commitments.
• Set expectations and ensure alignment across Systems Engineering and Integration & Test (SEIT) and broader engineering teams.
• Maintain a current risk and opportunity matrix, including risk burn-down plans, mitigation strategies, and opportunity identification and tracking.
• Serve as the primary customer interface and ensure strong communication and customer satisfaction.
• Oversee program financials, forecasting, and reporting.
• Support proposal efforts and contribute to program growth opportunities.
• Mentor and develop other Program Managers within the PMO.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic life insurance with AD&D
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Voluntary life insurance with AD&D
• Accident, critical illness, hospital, and pet coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA (DCFSA)
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental, maternity, and military leaves
• Annual discretionary bonus for eligible roles

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior