Program Manager, Ground Segment

A new space race has begun. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build innovative technology that solves the next generation of engineering, manufacturing, and operational challenges for space security and sustainability.

The peaceful use of space is essential for continued prosperity on Earth—from communications and finance to navigation and logistics. True Anomaly builds innovative technology at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and AI to enhance the capabilities of the U.S., its allies, and commercial partners. We safeguard global security by ensuring space access and sustainability for all.

• Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity
• What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results
• It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together

True Anomaly is seeking a highly accomplished Program Manager to lead the technical execution of a portion of our next-generation missile defense program. This is a generational opportunity to build solutions for some of the most challenging mission sets in missile defense and aerospace engineering.

You will be accountable for the cost, schedule, and performance of the ground segment effort within the missile program. Your responsibilities include developing and managing program plans, budgets, and schedules to meet contractual and technical objectives. You will coordinate across product, software, engineering, operations, and test teams to ensure program execution and delivery, while leading risk management, milestone tracking, and stakeholder communication.

• 10+ years Program Management experience for space programs, ground systems, and software development from concept through fielding
• Proven leadership of cross‑functional teams and major subcontracts
• Relevant experience briefing large integration forums, broad agency teams and senior leaders of all ranks key program artifacts
• Experience with missile defense systems and space vehicle programs
• Strong understanding of earned value management, risk assessment, and configuration control
• Deep experience in requirements decomposition efforts for a system of systems architecture
• Strong background in software development practices: requirements, verification, trade studies, interface control, and failure analysis
• Proven experience of integrating C2 Systems, w/ Ground Systems w/ Sensors & Effectors
• Ability to lead cross‑functional technical teams and coordinate across hardware and software boundaries
• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related fields
• U.S. Citizen and eligible for DoD Secret

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field
• Strong track record leading cross‑functional engineering teams and managing the end‑end software product lifecycle
• Experience implementing a global network made up of terrestrial communications with MILSATCOM and other Space Data Networks
• Certification in established program management discipline (EVM, PMI, PgMP, etc)
• Background in systems engineering or technical program management
• TS/SCI clearance

• Base Salary: Denver: $175,000-$240,000, Long Beach: $180,000-$250,000
• Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job‑related knowledge and skills, education and experience.

• Work Location
  —Successful candidates will be located near Denver or Colorado Springs. While we observe a hybrid work environment, some work must be done on site.
• Work environment
  —the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
• Physical demands
  —the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual, or eligible to obtain the required authorizations.

True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us.