Sr. Director, New Glenn Mission Management - National Security

Blue Origin • Denver, FL

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About The Position

Blue Origin is seeking a senior leader to serve as the Single Threaded Leader for all National Security Space Launch (NSSL) programs across the New Glenn business unit. New Glenn is a reusable, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle designed to carry people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar space, and beyond. The role is central to establishing New Glenn as a premier launch solution for the nation’s critical national security missions.

Reporting to the Vice President of New Glenn Mission Management, this externally facing, strategically important position owns program execution, including contracts, budgets, resources, and government partnerships. The leader represents Blue Origin to senior U.S. government customers and stakeholders, advances shared policy priorities, and positions New Glenn for future NSSL programs. Internally, the role leads a high-performing team and aligns engineering, operations, sales, and leadership to fulfill national security commitments on schedule, within budget, and to government mission-assurance standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering field such as aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering.
• At least 15 years managing complex, multidisciplinary, fast-paced U.S. government programs.
• At least 12 years of industry experience with launch systems or satellite operations.
• Ability to travel within the United States and abroad, approximately 25%.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the United States as a refugee or granted asylum.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading NSSL, launch certification, or spacecraft integration programs.
• Master of Science or MBA in a business or program management field.
• Top Secret clearance with current SSBI and SCI eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Manage execution of all National Security Space programs across the New Glenn business unit.
• Serve as the Single Threaded Leader, communicating scope and aligning resources with executive leadership, both internally and externally, to execute NSSL programs.
• Lead a team responsible for executing multiple contracts, studies, and programs supporting national security priorities.
• Build strong customer relationships and partnerships across Blue Origin and U.S. government teams; advocate for mutually beneficial policies and programs.
• Manage NSSL program budgets and schedules to meet U.S. government expectations and Blue Origin cost and profit targets.
• Represent customer objectives internally and develop strategies, tools, and processes to integrate U.S. government customers with Blue Origin’s people, facilities, and operations.
• Align New Glenn products and services with U.S. government mission-assurance priorities to deliver national security systems to orbit.
• Partner with Sales Marketing and Strategy to ensure New Glenn offerings meet NSSL customer needs.
• Provide strategic direction and manage proposals for U.S. government customers.
• Position New Glenn as the prime launch service provider for future NSSL programs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• 401(k) with company match of up to 5%.
• Education Support Program.
• Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week.
• Up to four weeks of paid time off per year, based on weekly scheduled hours.
• Up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Depending on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on individual contributions and company results.

What This Job Offers

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