Maxar Mission Solutions-posted 3 months ago
$151,000 - $251,000/Yr
Full-time • Senior
Herndon, VA

Maxar seeks a Senior Manager to lead technology innovation and collaboration efforts in support of national security. This role is critical to advancing peace and security while shaping a smarter, more resilient future. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in the national security community, a strong work ethic, sharp analytical skills, and attention to detail. You should have a proven track record in program, project, and technical management—particularly in design, development, and operations & maintenance within the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD). We're looking for a servant leader who inspires high-performing teams and drives mission success. Maxar is committed to delivering innovative solutions that enhance national security. We value leaders who are passionate about making a difference and can inspire teams to reach their full potential.

  • Successfully manage technical program by adhering to schedule, cost, and compliance to contract obligations and adhere to quality control for all relevant requirements.
  • Manage day-to-day program operations, develop long-term strategic objectives.
  • Adapt the SAFe Agile processes to project requirements and collaboratively plan and execute our Sprint and Program Increments as Release Train Engineer.
  • Provide functional oversight of staff to guide personnel on career development and business objectives.
  • Perform horizontal integration planning and collaborate with other functional areas to implement business solutions promptly.
  • Oversee geographically dispersed prime and sub-contract staff through the entire software project lifecycle, including SAFe agile principles, design, development, integration, deployment, and operations support.
  • Maintain strong servant leadership relationships with clients, staff, and cross functional teams to foster a collaborative and effective working environment.
  • Develop strategies to forecast and manage program risks and identify growth opportunities.
  • Drive contract growth and client satisfaction.
  • Participate in bid and proposal activities.
  • Bachelor's degree in technical discipline plus 10 years of professional experience (or Master's degree plus five years of experience) in program and technical oversight for technology, schedule/cost management and team leadership.
  • Demonstrated success with delivering functional capabilities to the government's satisfaction utilizing agile management principles.
  • Managing as prime contractor for government clients.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance and US citizenship.
  • Track record, passion and empathy for operational IC/DoD mission success.
  • Deep knowledge of ISR, TCPED and GEOINT lifecycles is a plus!
  • Competency with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Generally Accepted Principles (GAP), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), Earned Value Management System (EVMS), and Scaled Agile for the Enterprise (SAFe).
  • Experience in managing or implementation of building, deploying, and maintaining modern software and hardware systems architectures for national security customers.
  • Familiarity with foundational principles of Engineering, DevSecOps, Secure Government Accreditation, Analytic tradecraft, GIS, and Data Integration.
  • Certifications: PMP and Scaled Agile SAFe modules.
  • Comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.
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