Program Manager

Job
Date Posted:
December 12, 2025

The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented advanced career

Software Program Managerto lead the development and sustainment of complex software systems supporting satellite ground operations in the Strategic & Military Space Division. This role bridges technical leadership, stakeholder communication, and project execution, ensuring delivery of high-reliability software critical to national security and space missions. The Program Manager will work as part of a larger team comprised of customers, Engineers, Managers, Technicians, and support personnel.

The Strategic & Military Space Division delivers advanced satellite and sensor systems that support the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. Our division is a key component of national security, providing technological solutions and expert mission support. Become part of a team dedicated to making a tangible contribution to our nation’s defense capabilities.

• Leads cross-functional software development teams delivering ground system capabilities including telemetry, tracking, and command (TT&C), mission planning, automation, and data processing
• Manages project lifecycle from concept through operations ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality targets are met
• Interfaces with internal and external stakeholders including Software Engineers, System Architects, Satellite Operators, and government sponsors
• Oversees risk management, change control, and related management processes
• Coordinates software integration and testing activities
• Facilitates agile/scrum or hybrid program management methodologies
• Ensures compliance with applicable government and quality standards
• Tracks and reports program status, technical progress, and resource allocation to senior leadership and customers

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical engineering, science, or relevant field
• 15+ years of applicable experience with a bachelor’s degree, or 13+ years with a master’s degree
• Minimum of 10 years of software program/project management experience, including at least 5 years managing critical and complex DoD programs
• Must be a US citizen with an active US Government Security Clearance
• Proven success managing complex software projects through full development lifecycle
• Strong understanding of ground system architecture and satellite operations
• Familiarity with Agile and/or hybrid project management frameworks
• Proficiency with PM tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, MS Project, etc.)
• Technical domain knowledge of scalable architecture, distributed infrastructure in Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to support new proposal efforts with technical writing, proposal management support, subcontractor evaluation, and other duties as requested
• Must be able and willing to travel (up to 25%)

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or Information Systems;
  Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a technical Bachelor of Science degree
• PMP or PMI certification
• At least 2 years in satellite or space system domains
• 15+ years of project management experience in aerospace including experience managing software for space operations centers, antenna tasking, and mission control systems
• Familiarity with multiple Remote Sensing phenomenologies and data sets such as RF, SAR, EO, IR
• Background in Dev Sec Ops , continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), or digital engineering
• Active security clearance

• $150,000 - $210,000
  • Salary commensurate based on education and relevant experience

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