In-Space Program Leader (DoW Skillbridge)

Ursa Major; Berthoud (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Parental and adoptive leave

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA/FSA)

Disability and life insurance

Voluntary life options

401k with company match

Equity grants

Job summary

Ursa Major, a leader in propulsion and defense systems, seeks a DoW Skillbridge Senior Program Manager for In-Space. This internship drives customer requirements, schedules, resources, and progress to ensure satisfaction and business success.

The role demands on-time delivery of deliverables, strong liaison skills, and the ability to synthesize complex technical inputs into milestones. Retirement-eligible service members are encouraged to apply, with DoD/ITAR considerations guiding the work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 8+ years of program management or aerospace leadership experience.
• Ability to work under ITAR/EAR regulations and/or program requirements.
• Proven program management experience in the defense, national security, or aerospace domains.
• Proven experience leading a team to field integrated products to real operating environments.
• Adaptive and introspective, willing to learn, teach, lead, and follow.

Responsibilities

• Drives program progress from market need to sustainment and obsolescence.
• Manages the customer relationship and ensures customer satisfaction.
• Defines program objectives and aligns resources to execute.
• Oversees program budget, schedule, and Key Results; reports on program health.
• Owns the schedule for the program and coordinates inputs across the company.
• Assesses risks/opportunities and drives mitigations and opportunities realization.
• Identifies and helps realize program or product opportunities to strengthen the business.
• Drives technical and operational objectives and ensures on-time delivery.
• Serves as the primary customer POC, manages contract scope, and prepares deliverables.
• Collaborates to write, review, and deliver technical deliverables.
• Supports business development with programmatic inputs, including cost and schedule.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Ursa Major, a leader in propulsion and defense systems, seeks a DoW Skillbridge Senior Program Manager for In-Space. This internship drives customer requirements, schedules, resources, and progress to ensure satisfaction and business success.

The role demands on-time delivery of deliverables, strong liaison skills, and the ability to synthesize complex technical inputs into milestones. Retirement-eligible service members are encouraged to apply, with DoD/ITAR considerations guiding the work.