Project Manager (Secret clearance)

Vantor•El Segundo, CA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Vantor is seeking a Project Manager to work alongside the U.S. Space Force and mission partners to develop and rapidly deploy the next generation of resilient Missile Warning (MW) capabilities. This role will involve leading technical teams, mission stakeholders, and cross-functional partners to translate complex requirements into operational capabilities. The Project Manager will coordinate testing, analysis, evaluation, validation, and verification activities, while also identifying and mitigating risks. The position requires disciplined program execution, innovative engineering methodologies, and the ability to drive action to deliver tomorrow's capabilities today. This role directly supports national security and focuses on shaping the future of remote sensing for the U.S. Air Force and Space Force.

Requirements

4+ years of experience with project management
4+ years of experience in DoD acquisition planning, project management, and business operations
Experience managing programmatic risk including cost, schedule, and performance
Experience with DoD 5000.02 acquisition directives
Ability to interact well in cross-functional team meetings and professional environments
Ability to interface with internal and external customers
Secret clearance
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, mathematics, computer science, or technical discipline
U.S. Citizen

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Confluence or JIRA
Experience with the military space systems
Experience with the DoD acquisition system
Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Experience working new technology programs for embedded systems
Possession of strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
TS/SCI clearance
Master’s degree in an engineering, mathematics, physics, or technical discipline
Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) Program Management Level II or higher Certification

Responsibilities

Bring together technical teams, mission stakeholders, and cross-functional partners to turn complex requirements into operational capabilities.
Coordinate testing, analysis, evaluation, validation, and verification activities.
Identify risks and areas requiring early mitigation.
Help keep critical work aligned, moving forward, and ready for the mission.
Grow expertise by working across engineering disciplines, applying advanced technology solutions, and navigating the challenges of developing resilient remote-sensing systems.
Communicate clearly, build alignment, manage complexity, and drive action.