Space Special Missions Program Director

Radiance Technologies•Huntsville, AL

6d•Onsite

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 employee will serve as Capture Manager, expanding the company’s customer base across the Department of War and U.S. agencies. As Program Integrator, the employee will provide acquisition, program management, and budget execution support to an innovative and agile product office. The position 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 requires strategic thinking, leadership, management, organizational and critical analysis skills, and a record of credibility, candor, and customer intimacy. The role includes capturing space opportunities, supporting budget planning and execution, analyzing and resolving program challenges, managing requirements and risks, communicating with stakeholders, and coordinating program activities. The employee will work on-site away from the flagpole while maintaining interoperability with the home office, and may serve as interim Deputy PM during the stand-up of new programs and captured efforts.

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, and develop and shape capture plans to expand Radiance contributions.
Contribute to the continued growth of the Radiance Space Group in revenue and culture.
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 in response to potential budget marks and opportunities to use available funds from under-executed programs.
Anticipate the PM’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 fund execution and help develop future spend plans and Program Objective Memorandum documentation.
Define and manage program requirements to align with mission objectives and stakeholder needs.
Coordinate with technical teams to refine, allocate, and update requirements based on Warfighter priorities, evolving threats, and technological advancements.
Ensure continued accreditation of classified spaces and 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 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 PM in understanding, tailoring, and meeting the intent of innovative Department of War acquisition processes, policies, and regulations.
Serve as interim Deputy PM during the stand-up of new programs and captured efforts.