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Head of Programs, Space Special Programs

Chantilly, VA (NOVA-11)💼 Full-time💰 $220,000–$220,000🗓 2026-08-27 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead Technical Program Manager and primary strategic interface for developing, testing, deploying, and operating unique space capabilities and mission-critical systems for national security customers.

Role type

Senior IC Program Manager (Space Systems)

Builds

Spacecraft, space systems, and mission solutions for national security customers

Domain

Defense / Aerospace / Space Systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Space hardware program management, multi-program leadership, space systems engineering, requirements verification and validation, complex hardware/software integration, mission-level design, cross-functional team leadership, budget and schedule management, customer partnership development

Preferred skills

MBA, Microsoft Project proficiency, proposal creation, process documentation

Technologies

Lattice OS, Microsoft Project

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day execution of overall program initiatives and tasks, manage budget and schedule, develop and manage technical roadmap and new product direction, work with customers to understand mission challenges and shape products, collaborate with engineering and internal teams to build solutions, meet commercial targets to drive top-line growth

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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