Senior System Program Manager

STR•Woburn, MA

2d•$134,000 - $185,000

About The Position

STR’s Space Missions and Sensing (SMS) Sector develops and applies innovative technology for space-based sensing, space control, and counter-sensing. The Space and Counter Space (SCS) team develops engineering and operational prototypes to demonstrate electronic warfare capabilities in real-world environments, collaborating with research engineers, academic researchers, and industry partners. Its facilities support on-site build and testing, including benchtop, anechoic chamber, and over-the-air testing. The Space Mission Sector is seeking a Program Manager to support programs involving a range of system capabilities, test needs, and demonstration locations. The role involves program management across new capabilities and operational prototype systems, with responsibility for execution, delivery, and support of the program’s strategic vision. The position is based in the Boston area and requires strong technical, interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills. The full-time salary range is $134,000–$185,000. STR is a technology company specializing in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security. The company describes its culture as collaborative and learning-oriented, supporting deep technical understanding and recognizing team contributions. Positions require employees to obtain national security clearances and meet export-control and other applicable legal requirements.

Requirements

Active Secret or Top Secret (TS) security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required by the U.S. government for the clearance.
Ability to obtain and retain an SCI/SAP security clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
At least 5 years of relevant experience in government contracting or research and development.
Experience managing projects for the Department of Defense.
Skills and experience using tools to support program management.
Strong presentation and organizational skills.
Ability to work with principal investigators on execution plans, provide clear and concise priorities, and connect programs to maximize customer benefits.
Strong technical, interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

Manage and oversee program schedules and budgets, clarifying execution plans amid complex program requirements.
Partner with program principal investigators on planning, execution, and delivery of program capabilities.
Identify risks, develop mitigation plans, monitor progress against goals, and initiate corrective actions as appropriate.
Coordinate across functional capabilities to maximize outcomes.
Communicate with stakeholders to manage expectations and drive continuous improvement.
Execute multiple programs and track cost, schedule, and technical metrics to ensure they remain within plan.
Lead capture and proposal writing and delivery, ensuring adherence to the gated capture process.
Create subcontractor statements of work and manage and track subcontractors to ensure proper execution.
Foster collaboration by providing clear direction and constructive feedback.
Understand customer and operational needs, ensure outcomes meet those needs, and identify future opportunities.
Connect related programs to realize execution efficiencies and help shape STR strategy.
Work with principal investigators on execution plans, set clear priorities, and connect programs to maximize customer benefits.