Cloud Infrastructure Program Manager

Aurex; El Segundo, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurex is seeking a Program Manager to augment the Strategic SATCOM program office, coordinating programs across performance, cost, schedule, and risk. This role will lead acquisition documentation and stakeholder engagement to ensure timely delivery.

On-site work at Los Angeles Air Force Base in El Segundo, CA is required. The role demands leadership in acquisition management, cloud modernization, and cross-functional collaboration with DoD partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 10+ years in DoW acquisition planning, contract management, and business operations.
• 4+ years in program management affecting cost, schedule, and performance tradeoffs.
• 2+ years planning/executing cloud infrastructure programs.
• Experience with DoW acquisition, systems engineering, digital transformation, or cloud modernization.
• Experience identifying program risks and developing handling plans.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Experience in IL4/IL5/IL6 environments, including classified/disconnected environments.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced setting.
• On-site work five days per week.

Responsibilities

• Manage program and project performance across cost, schedule, and risk.
• Coordinate and close acquisition and contract documentation.
• Build and maintain external stakeholder relationships to support delivery.
• Identify risks and opportunities; propose responses and handling plans.
• Make cost, schedule, and performance tradeoff recommendations.

Skills

DoD acquisition planning

Contract management

Cloud infrastructure programs

MS Office

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Client site presence

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Don't Wait for the Future. Build it Here.

We seek the curious, the brilliant, and the relentless. If you’re driven to solve complex problems, operate at the edge of technology, and make systems smarter, faster, and safer, you’ll find a home here. Advance your career in a company that builds for what's next.

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We’re a team of high performers who don’t settle. Our culture rewards curiosity, integrity, and results—without the ego. You’ll be surrounded by people who challenge you, support you, and celebrate your wins. We work hard, solve big problems, and have each other’s backs.

More Than a Paycheck

We believe exceptional work deserves exceptional rewards. Our total compensation goes beyond base pay to include robust benefits, performance incentives, and investment in your future. From health and retirement to career development and time off—you’ll have what you need to thrive, in and out of the office.

Growth Without Limits

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From entry-level engineers to mission program leads, we create space for every employee to thrive. Our work is complex, our standards are high, and our support systems are built to help you rise—wherever you're starting from.

People at Aurex

“I enjoy working at Aurex for the innovative environment and strong focus on work-life balance… The company values creativity, supports professional growth, and fosters collaboration. I feel empowered to make a difference, both through meaningful projects and through volunteering in my community.”

People at Aurex

“I love being part of the platform because it offers the resources and opportunities of a larger company while maintaining a tight-knit, small company culture. What motivates me most is the environment it creates, one that supports me in growing professionally, academically, and personally.”

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Junior Reverse Engineer

People at Aurex

“What I love about working with Aurex is that I always feel valued and appreciated, and that work never goes unrecognized … Another thing I love is that, though small, Aurex offers tremendous expertise in various fields … Finally, the diversity of projects and partners means … many different opportunities—you will be helping to create history.”

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Mechanical Engineer

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“What I like most about the company is the strong sense of community… It truly feels like a place where I belong. I’m motivated by the chance to grow, learn, and take on new challenges… Being part of a passionate, driven team makes every day rewarding.”

People at Aurex

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Who We Are

Aurex is a mission-focused aerospace and defense company building the next frontier of deterrence. From hypersonics and missile defense to hardened networks and orbital systems, we design, test, and deliver the platforms that turn unproven ideas into battlefield-ready capability.

Born in Huntsville and built for speed, Aurex brings together aerospace veterans, combat-tested operators, and forward-leaning technologists to solve problems that matter—fast. We move from whiteboard to warfighter with precision, clarity, and zero tolerance for fluff.

Job Description

The Program Manager will augment the Strategic SATCOM program office, managing programs and technical projects across performance, cost, schedule, and risk. This role will lead the development, coordination, and closure of acquisition and contract documentation in accordance with established timelines and quality standards. The Program Manager will build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, obtain consensus, and lead acquisition delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage program and technical project performance, cost, schedule, and risk.
• Orchestrate the development, coordination, and closure of acquisition and contract documentation.
• Build and maintain external stakeholder relationships to achieve consensus and support acquisition delivery.
• Identify and analyze program risks, issues, and opportunities; propose responses and manage associated handling plans.
• Make decisions and recommendations regarding cost, schedule, and performance tradeoffs.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree and 10+ years of experience in DoW acquisition planning, contract management, and business operations.
• 4+ years of program management experience making decisions or recommendations regarding cost, schedule, and performance tradeoffs.
• 2+ years of experience planning and executing cloud infrastructure programs.
• Experience with complex DoW acquisition, systems engineering, digital transformation, or cloud modernization programs.
• Experience identifying and analyzing program risks, issues, and opportunities, proposing responses, and managing handling plans.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with IL4, IL5, or IL6 environments, including classified and disconnected environments.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently, demonstrate initiative, complete complex tasks, and learn and solve problems quickly and creatively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work on the client site five days per week.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with DoD space, SATCOM, or satellite ground systems.
• Experience with Agile tools, including Jira and Confluence.

How You Will Be Rewarded

The salary range for this role is $170,000 - $200,000 annually. We offer a comprehensive total rewards approach to compensation, providing incentives and benefits that extend far beyond the base salary. Compensation is determined by the candidate’s work experience, education, training, and relevant skills. We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' health, well-being, and professional growth.

Note:This position has an on-site requirement at Los Angeles Air Force Base in El Segundo, CA. All candidates must be willing and able to report on-site 3–5 days per week, based on mission and customer requirements.

Aurex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It prohibits discrimination, retaliation, or any type of harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, citizenship, immigration status, or any other legally protected status in employment, including in hiring, firing, and recruiting decisions. All applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States for positions at Aurex. There may be limited circumstances in which a law, regulation, executive order, or government contract would require certain citizenship; only in those limited circumstances would Aurex require certain citizenship status to comply with the relevant law, regulation, executive order, or government contract applicable to that position. For all other positions, Aurex does not consider an applicant’s citizenship but only requires that the applicant be authorized to work lawfully in the United States. If a position is one that falls under export control laws and regulations requiring authorization from the U.S. government to access export-controlled items, any hiring is contingent on the applicant passing the export compliance assessment, which is separate from the I-9 process, for that specific position. A background check will be required prior to any hire.

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