Senior Program Coordinator

Saronic Technologies • Austin, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Saronic Technologies is seeking a Senior Program Coordinator to support its Mission Operations organization in Austin, Texas. Mission Operations executes work across Operations, Sustainment, Training, and Research & Development, putting the company’s autonomous platforms on the water and keeping them mission-ready for defense and commercial customers.

This full-time, onsite role coordinates complex, multi-workstream programs across those areas, driving work from planning through delivery and ensuring operational readiness milestones are met. The Senior Program Coordinator partners with engineering, test, and mission stakeholders to remove blockers and align priorities; owns systems used to track progress and decisions; and provides scheduling and administrative support so the organization can execute reliably. The role also supports process improvements, onboarding, and U.S. and international travel in support of Mission Operations planning and execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Engineering, Communications, or a related field, or 4+ years of military service with relevant leadership, administrative, or operational experience.
• 5–7 years of relevant experience in program coordination, project management, or operations roles supporting operational, sustainment, training, or R&D programs.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Salesforce, Microsoft Office, Slack, NetSuite, and Confluence.
• Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, technical environment.
• Current U.S. passport.

Nice To Haves

• Active Secret security clearance or higher.
• Prior experience supporting defense, aerospace, or government programs.
• Experience coordinating fielded operations, sustainment, training delivery, or R&D programs, particularly for maritime or unmanned systems.
• Familiarity with DoW program environments, defense operations, or commercial maritime operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead coordination for complex, multi-workstream Mission Operations programs spanning operations, sustainment, training, and research and development, driving work from planning through delivery.
• Ensure operational readiness milestones are met across fielded operations, vessel and system sustainment, operator and customer training, and R&D efforts for defense and commercial customers.
• Partner with engineering, test, and mission stakeholders to remove blockers, align priorities, and keep critical programs on schedule.
• Track and monitor ongoing Mission Operations programs and initiatives, providing visibility into milestones, deliverables, and decisions.
• Own and improve dashboards, schedules, and internal reports that communicate program health across the Mission Operations portfolio.
• Coordinate logistics for operations, sustainment events, training deliveries, and R&D activities, including meetings, briefings, and team events.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities and follow up on action items to ensure timely completion.
• Prepare meeting materials, agendas, and summaries for leadership and program reviews.
• Manage and prioritize calendars for the Senior Director and team members in line with organizational and mission priorities.
• Provide administrative support, including document management, expense tracking, and report preparation.
• Facilitate communication among leadership, technical teams, and external stakeholders.
• Identify potential bottlenecks early and take action to maintain operational momentum.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance accuracy and efficiency across Mission Operations.
• Assist with onboarding new team members by coordinating logistics and ensuring access to systems and resources.
• Travel within the U.S. and internationally in support of Mission Operations planning and execution.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance; Saronic pays 100% of employee premiums and 80% of dependent premiums.
• Dental and vision insurance; Saronic pays 100% of the basic-plan employee premium and 80% of dependent premiums.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Competitive salary with opportunities for performance-based bonuses.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Stock options.
• Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Discounted pet insurance options, including a 24/7 telehealth helpline.
• Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office.

What This Job Offers

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