Space Special Missions Program Director

Radiance Technologies • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

Radiance Technologies is seeking a Strategic Space Programs Director for a dual-role position as Project Officer and Program Integrator. As Project Officer, the Director will serve as Capture Manager, expanding the customer base across the Department of War and U.S. agencies. As Program Integrator, the Director will provide acquisition, program management, and budget execution support to an innovative and agile product office. The role coordinates across engineering, logistics, business, test, cyber, security, and contracts to expand Radiance’s market while supporting the development and delivery of weapon system technologies and capabilities. It calls for a strategic thinker with strong leadership, management, organizational, and critical analysis abilities, and a record of credibility, candor, and customer intimacy.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as engineering, project management, or business, with 18 years of experience; or a master’s degree with over 10 years of experience.
• Proven program management experience, specifically in the defense industry.
• Familiarity with Department of War adaptive acquisition processes, policies, and regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Situational understanding of Department of War Strategic Space Strategy.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies in long-range fires.
• DAWIA Level 3 certification in Program Management, Back to Basics Advanced Credentials, and/or Project Management Professional certification.
• Current or prior assignments working with the U.S. Space Force, U.S. Air Force, space agencies, and/or other critical stakeholders within the Warfighter Space Architecture.

Responsibilities

• Capture space opportunities across the Department of War and Intelligence Community.
• Develop and shape capture plans to expand Radiance contributions across the Department of War and Intelligence Community.
• Contribute to the Radiance Space Group’s growth in revenue and culture.
• Communicate and coordinate with Department of War and Army G8 personnel on resource management, financial planning, and modernization.
• Develop defensible briefings for Congressional staffers and other external stakeholders.
• Inform what-if drills to respond to potential budget marks and identify opportunities from other programs’ under-executed funds at midyear and year-end.
• Anticipate the Program Manager’s needs and generate, propose, and implement solutions to routine problems and complex, high-impact situations.
• Work on-site away from the flagpole while ensuring seamless interoperability with the home office.
• Oversee Business Team execution of funds and help develop future spend plans and Program Objective Memorandum documentation.
• Define and manage program requirements in alignment with mission objectives and stakeholder needs.
• Coordinate with technical teams to refine, allocate, and update requirements based on Warfighter priorities, evolving threats, and technological advances.
• Ensure continued accreditation of classified spaces.
• Inform Risk Management Framework Authority to Operate documentation for capabilities.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for government representatives, contractors, and internal team members.
• Help refine and maintain the SCO Strategic Communications Plan.
• Provide regular updates on program progress, milestones, and challenges, including Program Management Resource Toolset and Monthly Acquisition Reporting.
• Lead and coordinate local program activities in alignment with program objectives and goals.
• Provide comprehensive program coordination in support of program priorities.
• Collaborate with engineering, logistics, business, test, and operations teams to integrate system components.
• Assist in navigating acquisition regulations and statutes to deliver weapon system capabilities.
• Support the Program Manager in understanding, tailoring, and meeting the intent of innovative Department of War acquisition processes, policies, and regulations.
• Serve in an interim Deputy Program Manager role during stand-up of new programs and captured efforts.

What This Job Offers

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