Global Space Ops Program Manager (TS/SCI)

Cayuse Holdings; Haleakalā Observatories (HI); On-site; USD 175,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Wellness Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with matching

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Cayuse Holdings is seeking a Program Manager to lead and oversee O&M performance for a multi-site contract across Maui, HI, Socorro, NM, and Diego Garcia. You will ensure cost, schedule, staffing, quality, security, and mission-critical outcomes with accountability for program objectives.

The role requires strong leadership, cross-site coordination, and the ability to manage staffing plans, transitions, risk mitigation, and PMRs while maintaining standards and customer satisfaction in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, program management, space operations, or a related discipline is strongly preferred.
• Advanced education, such as a master’s degree, is highly desirable.
• Equivalent senior military experience or defense program management expertise may be considered in lieu of formal educational requirements.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience within technical services or operations and maintenance missions.
• At least 5 years of experience managing geographically dispersed, classified, multi-site programs or 24/7 mission-critical environments.
• Strong preference for space domain awareness and/or optical sensor operations; ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills to uphold performance objectives.
• Top Secret/ SCI Clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract operations and ensure successful execution of program objectives across multiple sites.
• Act as primary point of contact with internal leadership and external partners.
• Oversee transition planning, staffing, subcontractor coordination, and risk mitigation; conduct PMRs for operational excellence.
• Ensure all program documentation remains updated and compliant with standards.
• Direct cross-training and develop a succession/continuity plan for leadership stability.
• Provide after-hours support for incident response and mission-critical activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

Organization & analysis

Multitasking

Independent work

Confidential information handling

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, program management, space operations, or related

Master’s degree

Equivalent senior military or defense program management experience

Tools

PMP certification

TS/SCI clearance

Job description

Cayuse Holdings is seeking a Program Manager to lead and oversee O&M performance for a multi-site contract across Maui, HI, Socorro, NM, and Diego Garcia. You will ensure cost, schedule, staffing, quality, security, and mission-critical outcomes with accountability for program objectives.

The role requires strong leadership, cross-site coordination, and the ability to manage staffing plans, transitions, risk mitigation, and PMRs while maintaining standards and customer satisfaction in a