Senior Program Manager, Space & Mission Systems
About The Position
Viasat Government is seeking a Senior Program Manager for its Government Space and Mission Systems business area, which supports programs involving RF and optical communications, advanced sensing payloads, and integrated space missions. The role leads multiple concurrent initiatives to develop and deliver satellite communications solutions for space vehicles across all orbit regimes. The Senior Program Manager builds and maintains customer relationships, leads complex development efforts, manages program cost, schedule, performance, and risk, supports proposal activities, and promotes continuous improvement. The position is hybrid, with work onsite three days per week at the Tempe, Arizona, or Carlsbad, California office. Travel is 10%.
Requirements
- At least 10 years of progressive professional experience in program or project management for complex technical development programs.
- Demonstrated experience managing cost, schedule, and performance using EVM, variance analysis, risk management, and program dashboards.
- Experience managing supplier relationships throughout the subcontract lifecycle, including SOW development, performance tracking, and risk and issue escalation.
- Experience leading proposal development.
- Ability to independently define and resolve complex problems, anticipate program needs, and establish meaningful success metrics.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex information to diverse stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships and lead cross-functional teams.
- Ability to mentor others and support their development and resolution of complex challenges.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related technical discipline.
- U.S. citizenship and willingness to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Active U.S. Government security clearance, with SSBI/SCI eligibility.
- Program Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.
- Master’s degree in a relevant engineering, science, or business discipline.
- Experience with U.S. Government contracting and execution of development programs.
- Ability to contribute as a thought leader in strategic development and process improvement.
- Understanding of systems engineering, integration, production, or sustainment for defense systems.
- Experience supporting fully integrated space mission development programs, including space vehicle, ground segment, and operations.
- Experience supporting payload and/or electronics development for space systems.
- Experience performing first-order, system-level analyses to inform technical and programmatic decisions.
Responsibilities
- Lead a cross-functional team responsible for developing and delivering advanced satellite communications solutions.
- Apply earned value management (EVM) and risk management disciplines to plan, monitor, and control program cost, schedule, and performance.
- Coordinate with functional and matrixed leadership to allocate personnel and resources for program execution.
- Direct and oversee subcontractor procurement and performance to meet program technical, schedule, and financial objectives.
- Build and maintain customer relationships.
- Provide timely program execution, financial status, and risk reporting to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
- Support capture and business development, including business model and capability roadmap development.
- Lead proposal development, including proposal strategy, cost estimation, and program execution content.
Benefits
- Medical, financial, and other benefits focused on holistic health and wellness; offerings depend on the position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
