Aerospace COO: Scale Programs & Lead Institutional Growth

Monarch Space Systems, Inc.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 200,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Monarch Space Systems seeks a Chief Operating Officer to lead execution, program delivery, and scaling across aerospace and space systems programs. The COO will architect the Contract Surge & Institutional Ramp Framework and translate mission strategy into operational reality.

This Cleveland, Ohio role is onsite, full-time, reporting to the Founder & CEO. Compensation includes $200,000-$325,000 base plus executive incentives and equity participation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• 15+ years of progressive operations leadership in aerospace, defense, or advanced technology.
• Experience scaling federal contract programs from award to sustained performance.
• Deep knowledge of FAR, DFARS, ITAR/EAR, CMMC, and federal program execution requirements.
• Experience building and leading PMOs in government contractor environments.
• U.S. citizenship; active or clearance-eligible strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operational functions including aerospace program execution, workforce deployment, and quality systems.
• Own and evolve the Contract Surge Model from award through stabilization on 0-180 day ramp timelines.
• Direct prime contractor integration including FAR/DFARS compliance and CDRL management.
• Oversee facilities planning and coordination across operations and infrastructure.
• Lead quality management development aligned with ISO 9001:2015 and CMMI.
• Build and lead PMO infrastructure for multi-program portfolio management.
• Partner with CFO on earned value management and contract financial performance.
• Coordinate workforce surge planning, onboarding, and knowledge management.
• Oversee subcontractor governance and performance management.
• Interface with government oversight, audits, and regulatory compliance operations.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Program management

Aerospace/defense experience

PMO leadership

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering/Operations Management

Tools

EVMS

ANSI-748

CMMI

Job description

Monarch Space Systems seeks a Chief Operating Officer to lead execution, program delivery, and scaling across aerospace and space systems programs. The COO will architect the Contract Surge & Institutional Ramp Framework and translate mission strategy into operational reality.

This Cleveland, Ohio role is onsite, full-time, reporting to the Founder & CEO. Compensation includes $200,000-$325,000 base plus executive incentives and equity participation.