A new space race has begun. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build innovative technology that solves the next generation of engineering, manufacturing, and operational challenges for space security and sustainability.
OUR MISSION
The peaceful use of space is essential for continued prosperity on Earth—from communications and finance to navigation and logistics. True Anomaly builds innovative technology at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and AI to enhance the capabilities of the U.S., its allies, and commercial partners. We safeguard global security by ensuring space access and sustainability for all.
OUR VALUES
- Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity
- What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results
- It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together
YOUR MISSION
True Anomaly is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead mission-critical programs from concept to execution, integrating technical, schedule, and cost baselines to deliver space-based capabilities with precision and agility. In this cross-functional leadership role, you will drive strategic direction, manage complex program lifecycles, oversee subcontractor performance, and lead high-impact teams across engineering, operations, and mission delivery. Your expertise in risk management, stakeholder engagement, and program execution will play a key role in advancing our national security mission and operational excellence in the space domain.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage complex situations, delegate authority, lead and inspire your team, drive innovative thinking, instill collaboration, drive for success, challenge status quo, and demonstrate the ability to adapt to dynamic situations
- Create, implement, and own the coordinated program baseline (cost, schedule, technical) with the chief engineer
- Lead, successfully integrate, and execute space vehicle missions as well as product delivery for service-based contracts
- Direct the responsibilities and activities of the program team including program management, systems engineering, communications and IT, mission operations, facilities management, security, safety, and contracts/financial/supply chain support functions
- Support establishing a centralized, coordinating body for PM concerns, recommendations, & issues; developing recommended process improvements; facilitating opportunities with Finance
- Provide strategic direction, set priorities, and resolve day-to-day issues to deliver schedule and budget
- Perform risk/issue assessments, tracking, resolution, escalation, and closeout to ensure satisfactory program performance
- Develop innovative solutions to resolve difficult program challenges including cost, schedule, and technical performance
- Strong presentation skills
- Oversee and manage subcontractor activities and deliverables
- Lead preparations of bids, proposals, studies, and deliverables
- Develop and lead internal and external program management reviews
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Proven experience and skills in team building, time management, conflict resolution, communication, briefing, presentation, strategic thinking, marketing, and literacy in the program management disciplines
- Proven leadership abilities inclusive of successful change management, mentoring, career development, training, succession planning, holding people accountable, and conducting yearly reviews
- Demonstrated experience managing risk and cost, schedule, and technical baselines for an aerospace, engineering, or software development program
- Strong analytical background with the evaluation of requests for proposals and/or quotes.
- Experience with preparing, reviewing, and submitting proposals and/or quotes
- Eligible for Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance
- Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 9 years of prior relevant experience; Or, Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience; Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s Degree
- Ability to work within a cross-functional, geographically dispersed team environment to complete contractual commitments
- Ability to accommodate multiple projects
- Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience with customer interfacing and National Security aerospace programs
- Ability to establish new & further refining existing templates, tools, & guidelines for program documentation & execution
- Experience with ensuring compliance with approved Corporate and ISO 9001:2000 Policies and Processes
- Program Manager II: BS degree or higher in Management or Engineering or a related field is required plus 8 or more years related experience
- Program Manager III: BS degree or higher in Management or Engineering or a related field is required plus 10 or more years related experience
- Senior Program Manager: BS degree or higher in Management or Engineering or a related field is required plus 14 or more years related experience.
- Active TS/SCI US government security clearance with SCI eligibility strongly preferred
COMPENSATION
- Base Salary: $140,000 - $190,000
- Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Work Location—Successful candidates will be located near Denver. While we observe a hybrid work environment, some work must be done on site.
- Work environment—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
- Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.
This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below. #LI-Hybrid
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us.
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