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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement

Job summary

SMX is seeking a Jr. Project Manager to lead and support defense- and aerospace-focused software programs. You will coordinate cost reporting, contracts, and scheduling while guiding teams delivering OPIR data processing solutions. The role requires DoD clearance, strong communication, and 10+ staff supervision experience.

The position is on-site in Boulder, CO, five days a week, with a competitive salary and benefits package, and opportunities for career growth within SMX Space & Intelligence.

Qualifications

• Active Interim DoD Secret Clearance required; U.S. Citizenship is required.
• BS or advanced degree in Business Administration or a relevant field.
• 3+ years in project engineering, program management, or finance roles.
• Experience managing software development programs in defense/aerospace, especially as subcontractor.
• Strong knowledge of the full software development lifecycle on government programs.
• Proficiency with MS Project and MS Office Suite; leadership of 10+ staff.

Responsibilities

• Serve as secondary point of contact to the customer.
• Support cost reporting, contract management, ROM and proposals.
• Develop schedules; track funding runout and EAC/VAC analyses.
• Generate CDRLs and supporting status meetings.
• Lead program startup activities and ensure contract compliance.
• Manage SMX Space & Intelligence staff on assigned programs.

Skills

Clearance: DoD Secret

People leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Full lifecycle understanding

Education

BS or MS in Business Administration or relevant field

Tools

MS Project

MS Office Suite

CostPoint

FocusPoint

Salesforce

Greenhouse

Job description

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.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Program Leadership

• 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
• CDRL generation
• Supporting Status and Customer Meetings
• ROM and Proposal Support
• Dependencies and Risk Support
• Monthly Status Reports
• Schedule Development

Program Startup Support

• Support early phases of starting a program to establish appropriate infrastructure for the team and ensure contract compliance

People Leadership

• 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 SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

The proposed salary for this position is:: $115,000 USD - $135,000 USD

At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.

We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).