Space Systems Integration

Provides engineering services for space systems

Program Manager

Program ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeEl Segundo, CA, USA$140k - $170k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree and six or more years of related experience, or a master's degree and four or more years of experience.
Hands-on experience with U.S. Government programs, particularly Department of Defense (DoD) or Department of War (DoW) projects.
Experience with program planning and scheduling, including knowledge of Microsoft Project.
Ability to navigate an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
Ability to assess critical paths with regard to total and free slack and identify IMS network issues or concerns.
Knowledge of Schedule Risk Assessments (SRA) and their dependencies on Risks and Opportunities and IMS network development and logic.
Ability to interpret Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA) data outputs.
Active Top Secret clearance with in-scope T5/SSBI is required, along with SCI eligibility and participation in Continuous Evaluation.
Must meet all requirements for SCI and SAP access and be willing to undergo a polygraph examination.
Willingness to travel 25%.

Responsibilities

Drive program schedules, acquisition strategies, contracting, resource allocation, and budgeting to achieve mission objectives.
Foster clear and effective communication across cross-functional teams, including government sponsors, suppliers, and internal SAIC functions, for seamless integration.
Identify program risks, cost drivers, and mitigation strategies to ensure successful execution of cost-reimbursable contract requirements.
Assess and enhance programs through requirements definition, strategic planning, and stakeholder analysis.
Ensure contract deliverables are submitted on a timeline basis.
Conduct and maintain configuration management of the program technical baseline.

Desired Qualifications

PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or equivalent education and experience.
SAFE or Agile certification.
Experience with finance and cost management, including knowledge of Integrated Program Management Data and Reports (IPMDAR) formats, including Formats 1–7.
Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM).
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
Experience with risk management, including knowledge of the Risk and Opportunity process and its development.
Knowledge of risk mitigation planning and assessment.

Salary Range: 140000 to 170000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

Space Systems Integration (SSI) is a fast-growing engineering company that provides aerospace solutions to a variety of government and commercial customers. Our employees are forward-thinking, self-directed individuals who are committed to solving our customers’ technical challenges.

SSI is seeking a Program Manager for a role in El Segundo, CA.

Role and Responsibilities include:

Lead Strategic Execution: Serve as the Program Manager, driving program schedules, acquisition strategies, contracting, resource allocation, and budgeting to achieve mission objectives.
Government-Contractor Integration: Foster clear and effective communication across cross-functional teams, including government sponsors, suppliers, and internal SAIC functions, for seamless integration.
Risk and Cost Management: Identify program risks, cost drivers, and mitigation strategies to ensure successful execution of cost-reimbursable contract requirements.
Assess and Enhance Programs: Requirements Definition, Strategic Planning, and Stakeholder Analysis.
Ensure contract deliverables are submitted on a timeline basis.
Conduct and maintain Configuration Management of the program technical baseline.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors and 6 years or more of related experience; Masters and 4 years or more experience.
Hands-on experience with U.S. Government programs, particularly with Department of Defense (DoD) / Department of War (DoW) projects.
Experience with Program Planning/Scheduling to include the following:
Knowledge of Microsoft Project
Ability to confidently navigate within an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
Ability to assess critical paths with regards to total/free slack and identify IMS network issues/concerns
Knowledge of Schedule Risk Assessments (SRA) and its dependencies on Risks & Opportunities and IMS network development/logic.
Ability to interpret Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA) data outputs.
Active TS clearance with in-scope T5/SSBI is required, along with SCI eligibility and participation in Continuous Evaluation.
Must meet all requirements for SCI and SAP access and be willing to undergo a polygraph examination.
Travel is 25%.

Desired Qualifications:

Certifications: PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification Or education and equivalent experience. SAFE / Agile Certification.
Experience with Finance/Cost Management to include the following:
Knowledge of Integrated Program Management Data and Reports (IPMDAR) formats, which include but not limited to Formats 1-7
Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM)
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Experience with Risk Management to include the following:
Knowledge of Risk and Opportunity process and development
Knowledge of risk mitigation planning and assessment

Space Systems Integration provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

About the Company

Space Systems Integration

Provides engineering services for space systems

Space Systems Integration provides engineering services in Northern Virginia, focusing on space systems and related programs. The company works by offering engineering support, systems integration, and technical services to government and defense projects. It differentiates itself through its emphasis on space systems and its location in the Northern Virginia region, which positions it to work closely with government agencies and defense contractors. The goal is to deliver reliable engineering solutions that help customers plan, build, and integrate space-related systems and programs.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Chantilly, VA
Founded: 2005

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