Full-Time
Program Manager
Space Systems Integration
11-50 employees
Provides engineering services for space systems
Compensation Overview
$140k - $170k/yr
No H1B Sponsorship
El Segundo, CA, USA
In Person
On-site role in El Segundo, CA with up to 25% travel.
US Top Secret Clearance Required
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- 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%.
- 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.
- 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 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
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Chantilly, Virginia
Founded
2005
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Expanded consulting to Launch Vehicle Integration and Payload Platforms aligning with 2025-2026 launch demand.
- Hiring PWSA Ground Segment Schedule Integrator roles signals expansion into space ground systems for government.
- Qualifies for small business set-aside contracts in physical engineering R&D under NAICS 541330 since 2008.
What critics are saying
- CISA 2024 mandates force protocol overhauls risking contract loss if self-attestation fails within 6-12 months.
- Space Force SSIO centralization displaces SSI's systems engineering revenue within 12-18 months with high impact.
- Revenue under $5M prevents NIST CSF compliance triggering automatic disqualification from intelligence contracts within 6-12 months.
What makes Space Systems Integration unique
- SSI holds MIL-STD-45662A certification for defense contracts requiring strict military standards.
- Team averages 20+ years experience with 90% holding advanced engineering degrees.
- Founded in 2005, SSI serves intelligence and defense communities with strategic system engineering.
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