Senior Program Manager (TS/SCI w CI poly)

Maxar Mission Solutions • Herndon, VA

154d • $151,000 - $251,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree