Program Manager, Host Vehicle

<div class="content-intro"><p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message">Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.</p> <p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><u>OUR MISSION</u></p> <p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message">True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors — enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.</p> <p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><u>OUR VALUES</u></p> <ul> <li class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><strong>Be the offset.</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.</li> <li class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><strong>What would it take?</strong>&nbsp;We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.</li> <li class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><strong>It’s the people.</strong>&nbsp;Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.</li> </ul></div><p class="elementToProof"><u>YOUR MISSION</u></p> <p class="elementToProof">True Anomaly is seeking a Program Manager to lead a mission-critical program from concept to execution, integrating technical, schedule, and cost baselines to deliver space-based capabilities with precision and agility. In this cross-functional leadership role, you will drive strategic direction, manage complex program lifecycles, oversee subcontractor performance, and lead high-impact teams across engineering, operations, and mission delivery. Your expertise&nbsp;in risk management, stakeholder engagement, and program execution will play a key role in advancing our national security mission and operational excellence in the space domain.</p> <p class="elementToProof"><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p> <ul> <li>Manage complex situations, delegate authority, lead and inspire your team, drive innovative thinking, instill collaboration, drive for success, challenge status quo, and demonstrate the ability to adapt to dynamic situations&nbsp;</li> <li>Create, implement, and own the coordinated program baseline (cost, schedule, technical) with the chief engineer&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Lead, successfully integrate, and execute space vehicle missions as well as product delivery for service-based contracts&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Direct the responsibilities and activities of the program team including program management, systems engineering, communications and IT, mission operations, facilities management, security, safety, and contracts/financial/supply chain support functions&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Support establishing a centralized, coordinating body for PM concerns, recommendations, &amp; issues; developing recommended process improvements; facilitating opportunities with Finance&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Provide strategic direction, set priorities, and resolve day-to-day issues to deliver schedule and budget&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Perform risk/issue assessments, tracking, resolution, escalation, and closeout to ensure satisfactory program performance&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Develop innovative solutions to resolve difficult program challenges including cost, schedule, and technical performance&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Oversee and manage subcontractor activities and deliverables&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Lead preparations of bids, proposals, studies, and deliverables&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Develop and lead internal and external program management reviews</li> </ul> <p class="elementToProof"><strong>QUALIFICATIONS</strong></p> <ul> <li>Proven experience and skills in team building, time management, conflict resolution, communication, briefing, presentation, strategic thinking, marketing, and literacy in the program management disciplines&nbsp;</li> <li>Proven leadership abilities inclusive of successful change management, mentoring, career development, training, succession planning, holding people accountable, and conducting yearly reviews&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Demonstrated experience managing risk and cost, schedule, and technical baselines for an aerospace program with an emphasis in space vehicles&nbsp;</li> <li>Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience with customer interfacing and National Security aerospace programs&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Ability to establish new &amp; further refining existing templates, tools, &amp; guidelines for program documentation &amp; execution&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Strong analytical background with the evaluation of requests for proposals and/or quotes.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience with preparing, reviewing, and submitting proposals and/or quotes&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li> <div class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message skipProofing">Full life cycle experience from development to deployment of a space relevant system</div> </li> <li>Eligible for Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance</li> <li><span data-ccp-props="{}">Ability to travel 25-50% as needed.</span></li> <li> <div class="elementToProof">Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 7&nbsp;years of prior relevant experience; Or, Graduate Degree and a minimum of 5&nbsp;years of prior related experience; Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 9&nbsp;years of prior related experience</div> </li> </ul> <p class="elementToProof"><strong>PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE</strong></p> <ul> <li>Master’s Degree&nbsp;</li> <li>Ability to work within a cross-functional, geographically dispersed team environment to complete contractual commitments&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li> <div class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message skipProofing">Experience with ensuring compliance with approved Corporate and ISO 9001:2000 Policies and Processes&nbsp;&nbsp;</div> </li> <li> <div class="elementToProof">Current Project Management Professional Certification</div> </li> <li>Active TS/SCI US government security clearance with SCI eligibility strongly preferred&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p class="elementToProof"><strong>COMPENSATION</strong></p> <ul> <li> <div class="elementToProof"><strong>Base Salary: </strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><span class="Apple-converted-space"><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"><span data-teams="true">$140,000 - $240,000</span></span></span></div> </li> <li><strong>Equity + Benefits</strong>&nbsp;including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p class="elementToProof"><em>Your actual level and base salary will be determined&nbsp;on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.</em>&nbsp;</p> <p class="elementToProof"><strong>ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS</strong></p> <ul> <li> <div class="elementToProof"><strong>Work Location</strong>—Successful candidates will be located near Denver or Long Beach. While we observe a hybrid work environment, most work must be done on site within unclassified and classified spaces.</div> </li> <li> <div class="elementToProof"><strong>Work environment</strong>—office environment; climate-controlled, open office layout.</div> </li> <li> <div class="elementToProof"><strong>Physical demands</strong>—physical demands of the job include sitting/standing at a desk, attending in-person meetings in conference rooms, attending virtual meetings in conference rooms or at a desk.</div> </li> </ul> <p class="elementToProof">This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To&nbsp;submit&nbsp;your application, please follow the directions below.<br><strong>#LI-Onsite</strong></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p>To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p></div>