Jr. Project Manager (5488) (Boulder, CO) (Secret)

Space Programs; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

SMX Space & Intelligence in Boulder, CO seeks a Jr. Project Manager to lead small to mid-size programs focused on OPIR sensor data processing for missile warning and defense.

You will coordinate cross‑functional teams, manage contracts, and support startup activities in a secure environment. The role requires active DoD Secret clearance, a relevant degree, and 3+ years in project/financial management within defense or aerospace settings.

Qualifications

• Requires an active Interim DoD Secret Clearance; US Citizenship; background screen.
• BS or advanced degree in Business Administration or related field.
• 3+ years in project engineering, program management, or finance; advanced degree adds two years of experience.
• Experience managing software development programs in defense/aerospace, especially as subcontractor.
• Strong understanding of full software lifecycle on government programs.
• Experience with program mgmt tools (MS Project, MS Office).
• Experience supervising 10+ personnel.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as secondary point of contact to customer.
• Develop and analyze cost reports; assist with contract setup in financial software; run funding and EAC/VAC analyses; support status and customer meetings; ROM and proposal support; manage dependencies and risk; prepare monthly status reports.
• Support early program startup to establish infrastructure and ensure contract compliance; act as people manager for SMX Space & Intelligence BU employees on the programs.

Skills

Active DoD Secret clearance

Bachelor's or advanced degree

3+ years in project engineering/PM/fin

Software development lifecycle

MS Project / MS Office

People management (10+)

Strong communication

Education

BS or advanced degree in Business Administration or relevant field

Tools

MS Project

MS Office Suite

Job description

Jr. Project Manager (5488) (Boulder, CO) (Secret)

Boulder, CO

Are you interested in the next generation of Space Force Remote Sensing capabilities? The SMX Space and Intelligence (S&I) Business Unit (BU) is on the ground floor across the future remote sensing ecosystem for all orbital regimes (LEO, MEO, HEO, and GEO). We build, integrate, and operationally support our customers’ emerging space‑ground systems to include real‑time data processing frameworks, sensor data processing, and data visualization. We are teamed with the most passionate companies in industry, dedicated to bringing best‑of‑breed capabilities to address our customers’ most pressing needs.

We are looking for a Jr. Project Manager who is excited to apply their talents to our customers’ challenging projects and one who will thrive in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate is a recognized professional with hands‑on expertise and an excellent understanding of project management and associated concepts. You will help manage multiple teams working within fast‑paced environments delivering infrastructure and end‑to‑end software processing of Overhead Persistent InfraRed (OPIR) sensor data for Missile Warning, Missile Defense, Battlespace Awareness, and Technical Intelligence.

Position is on‑site in Boulder, CO 5 days per week.

• Serve as secondary point of contact to the customer

Program Management Support

• Cost Report Development and Analysis
• Contract Management including assisting with setup in financial management software, Mod reviews, Funding Runout tracking, EAC/VAC analysis
• Supporting Status and Customer Meetings
• ROM and Proposal Support
• Dependencies and Risk Support
• Monthly Status ReportsSchedule Development

Program Startup Support

• Support early phases of starting a program to establish appropriate infrastructure for the team and ensure contract compliance
• Serve as people manager to SMX Space & Intelligence Business Unit employees on the programs supported

Required Skills & Experience

• This position requires an active Interim DoD Secret Clearance. Clearance required: Active DoD Secret. Due to the clearance requirement, U.S. Citizenship is required. Candidate must also participate in a background screen.
• BS or advanced degree in Business Administration or another relevant field
• 3+ years of experience in project engineering, program management, or finance roles (an advanced degree (eg: Masters, PhD) provides two years of experience)
• Experience managing software development focused programs in the defense and aerospace fields, especially as a subcontractor
• Excellent understanding of the full software development lifecycle on government programs
• Experience with general Program Management tools such as MS Project and MS Office Suite
• Experience with personnel management of 10 or more individuals
• Excellent organization skills with exceptional attention to detail Strong verbal and written communication skills

Desired Skills & Experience

• Domain experience with remote sensor systems or ground architectures, especially experience with OPIR sensor processing
• Experience with CostPoint, FocusPoint, Salesforce, Greenhouse

Application Deadline: October 26, 2026

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The proposed salary for this position is:

$115,000 - $135,000 USD

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