Associate Program Manager – DoD Satellite Systems (CO)

Kratos Space Training & Cyber; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kratos Space Training & Cyber in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking an Associate Program Manager to lead a large, complex DoD program. You will interface with the PM team, including SW Architect and Principal Engineer, to keep the program on schedule and within budget.

The role focuses on agile development, EVMS/IMS, risk management, subcontract oversight, and customer engagement. Travel is ~10–20% and TS/SCI clearance is required/maintained.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business, engineering, scientific, or other technical discipline.
• Demonstrate proficiency with managing programmatic attributes such as EVMS, IMS, Risk and Risk reduction efforts, and customer and subcontractor relations and negotiations.
• Experience with scheduling applications and developing a detailed Program Schedule, tracking progress.

Responsibilities

• Lead project/program teams focusing on systems engineering, software development, cybersecurity, finance, facilities, contracts, and business development.
• Interface with customers to ensure requirements are met and performance exceeds expectations.
• Manage subcontractors, including Statements of Work.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks and lead contingency plans.
• Ensure ADRLs are delivered on time and meet data requirements.

Skills

Agile Software Development

SecDevOps

Jira Plans/Roadmaps

Feature Roadmaps

Software Management

IMS

EVMS

Financial Planning and Accounting

U.S. Citizen

Subcontract Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, scientific, or other technical discipline

Tools

Jira

Job description

Kratos Space Training & Cyber in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking an Associate Program Manager to lead a large, complex DoD program. You will interface with the PM team, including SW Architect and Principal Engineer, to keep the program on schedule and within budget.

The role focuses on agile development, EVMS/IMS, risk management, subcontract oversight, and customer engagement. Travel is ~10–20% and TS/SCI clearance is required/maintained.