Mission Manager
Core
Manage government contracts and program execution for a high-speed aircraft propulsion test facility, serving as the primary interface for the Department of War.
Role type
Senior program manager (defense/aerospace)
Builds
High-speed airbreathing propulsion systems and test infrastructure
Domain
Defense aviation / Aerospace propulsion
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Government contract management, program planning and scheduling, supplier and contractor oversight, risk and change management, budget monitoring, stakeholder communication
Preferred skills
Master's or PhD in engineering, experience with propulsion test infrastructure, familiarity with MS Project/Jira/Confluence
Technologies
MS Project, Jira, Confluence
Responsibilities
Serve as primary point of contact for government customer and manage contract deliverables; Align government expectations with actionable program activities; Track progress against cost, schedule, and performance baselines; Support selection and oversight of suppliers and contractors; Maintain project risk register and manage scope changes; Assist in budget planning and resource coordination.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
