Senior Program Manager

Arcfield was purpose-built to protect the nation and its allies through innovations in digital transformation, space mission engineering and launch assurance, miniaturized sensors and satellites, advanced modeling and simulation, cybersecurity, and conventional and hypersonic missile support. Headquartered in Chantilly, VA with 16 global offices, Arcfield employs more than 1,500 engineers, analysts, IT specialists, and other professionals with more than 60 years of collective proven experience supporting missions in cyber and space defense, space exploration, hypersonic and nuclear deterrence and warfighter readiness. Visit arcfield.com for more details.

Who We Are

Orion Space Solutions (Orion) was born out of the vision for applying fundamental space physics knowledge to address real-world problems. Founded in 2005, and based in Louisville, Colorado, Orion is a leader in the "New Space" small satellite industry. We leverage our scientific and engineering expertise to develop unique solutions to address complex space physics challenges, including instrumentation, modeling capabilities, and data analytics; Orion turns science into data, data into knowledge. We are scientists, researchers, engineers and businesspeople dedicated to solving global problems that affect how people live, work and play on our planet and in space through applied science backed by empirical knowledge. If you want to be part of a highly collaborative team, work in an amazing environment surrounded by the best and the brightest, solving BIG problems for our planet, read on.

We are seeking a talented professional Senior Aerospace Program Manager who is joining and supporting a PMO and managing one or more programs. This position is located at our offices in Louisville, Colorado. The position is hybrid with one day remote per week.

• Applicants must have a passion for innovation and ability to work in a collaborative environment while rapidly delivering on individual tasks.
• Responsible for the successful technical, schedule, and cost performance of a major program, or multiple programs in accordance with contract requirements and company policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Acquires follow-on business associated with areas of responsibility and supports new business and organic growth opportunities as necessary.
• Fosters collaboration and communication across a matrix organization of technical SMEs.
• Acts as a technical liaison with vendors. Responsible for all phases of the program budget.
• Performs analysis for contract reviews with various software.
• Prepare Staffing Plans, including skill and labor mix, to support contract operations. May be responsible for recruiting and interviewing.
• Monitor contract, subcontract, and funding; prepare forecasts of program financial performance.
• Develop and deliver required contract, departmental, project and/or financial reports.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 10-12 years of experience OR Master's degree with 8-10 years of experience OR PhD with 5-7 years of experience
• Experience managing Aerospace program that exceeds $50M
• Intimate knowledge and demonstrated successful execution of project management best practices
• Experience managing technical resources with competing priorities
• Experience managing complex project schedules
• Experience managing resource forecasts, program financials, and burn charts
• Demonstrated initiative in performing job tasks
• Problem-solving skills leading to sound judgment and quality decisions
• Strong business acumen and excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Must POSSESS and be able to maintain a Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP Certification

EEO

Arcfield proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active-Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law.