Senior Program Manager Optical Communications (Top Secret Clearance Required)

Job description

Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth.

We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion.

Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit.

As part of a hardworking team of program managers, you will be accountable for programmatic operations of highly complex projects within the In-Space Systems portfolio.Working with the engineering team representing the Program Management Office (PMO), you will coordinate across the program to build a detailed understanding and tracking of technical aspects, budget, schedule, and risk.

You will be responsible for development of recovery plans as required to fulfill project requirements and constraints.

This position directly drives the ability to deliver program objectives, requiring a strong attention to detail and commitment with a blend of technical, business, and organizational acumen.

The position falls within the PMO team assigned to report directly to the Director of Program Management.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight.

Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities:
Primary point of contact for execution and management of program deliverables, performance to plan, and completion of customer statement of work
Manage contractual data requirements lists and deliveries; support mission unique scope definition and programmatic (scope, schedule, financial) base-lining/budget management; responsible for customer relationship building and management (from pre-solicitation through launch/delivery/ops), program staffing requests and teamscope management, spend planning, risk management, cash flow
Prioritize weekly and monthly tasking across multiple organizations and functions within the project; maintain cognizance of all project activities
Lead financial performance of accounts held at the program level; oversee financial performance of accounts held by subsystem leads
Implement business rhythm: organize, prepare for, and conduct staff meetings, operating reviews, monthly corporate reporting, and quarterly and annual planning cycles; generate and track action items
Lead the Program Planning & Control, Finance, Procurement, Cost Engineering teams to establish program baselines, detailed planning, execution status, and recovery plans to variance
Partner with supporting functional organizations (e.g. Finance, Legal, Supply Chain, Enterprise Technology) to assure continuous interfaces, smooth operations, and reconciliation of process standards, action items, and emergent issues across the project
Represent the Business Unit/Product Line interests on proposal efforts in terms of scope, price vs cost, and resource allocation - single threaded leader responsible for program sign off (certifying) of proposal content
Minimum Qualifications:
Active Top Secret (TS) clearance required
Bachelor's degree in business, management, or engineering or equivalent in years of experience
Background in program management and/or program planning in the aerospace industry
Experience working on electro-optical development programs for aerospace or space systems
Experience transitioning new products and payloads from development to production, including Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) planning, supplier onboarding/qualification, make-buy decisions, and leading ramp-up to full-rate production.
Strong understanding DFARs based contracts
Experience in structured and unstructured environments, especially establishing and maintaining an execution focused culture within a varied workforce and multifaceted product portfolio
Strong motivation by an operations outlook and work ethics: tactical responsiveness, making important decisions fast, delivering results, having a bias for action
Demonstrated expertise in the use of MS Project for labor loaded Integrated Schedules
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships

Preferred Qualifications:
Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance preferred
Experience in dynamic (e.g. growing, evolving) organizations, including planning, budget, schedule, quality, deliverables, reporting, staff, facilities, and interfaces
Demonstrated experience managing development projects and programs
Compensation Range for:
WA applicants is $140,959.00-$197,342.25

Other site ranges may differ
Culture Statement
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At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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Benefits
Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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