Program Manager, Classified Systems

Anduril-1; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, seeks a Program Manager to drive sustainment and program delivery for classified customers. You will collaborate with engineering, cyber-assurance, support, and business teams to provide real-time support and exceed customer expectations.

You will own cross-team projects from inception to completion, balance competing needs, escalate risks, and contribute to process improvements.

Qualifications

• Ownership and accountability in program delivery.
• Strong understanding of IT service delivery and government program environments.
• Excellent organizational, coordination, and multitasking capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Drive sustainment excellence through action and detailed reporting.
• Understand stakeholder requirements and align processes end-to-end.
• Coordinate reviews, change control, meetings, and documentation submissions.

Skills

Ownership and accountability

IT service delivery

Organizational coordination

Communication skills

Analytical and critical thinking

Government programs experience

Program/Project leadership

Willingness to travel

Certifications (PMP/ITIL/Agile) a plus

Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE JOB We’re seeking a Program Manager to drive sustainment activities and Program delivery through ATO for multiple classified customers. You will have the opportunity to work on net new programs, process improvement, and Program structure and delivery. This role requires a unique blend of program management experience, customer focus, and an understanding of the defense sector. You will work closely with engineering, cyber-assurance, support, and business stakeholders to provide real-time support and exceed the expectations of our customers and partners.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Drive sustainment excellence through action and detailed, accurate reporting.
• Partner with other stakeholders to understand their requirements, processes end-to-end, and learn their pain points to effectively align.
• Coordinate routine reviews, change control, team meetings, and documentation submissions.
• Help maintain project records, requirement traceability, and action items in formal tracking systems.
• Escalate risks or blockers and take direction to resolve basic issues.
• Contribute to process improvement and documentation quality across assigned projects.
• Own cross-team projects and programs from inception to completion with the ability to prioritize and balance competing organizational needs.
• Proactively communicate the organization’s goals and updates consistently and effectively with leadership.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Exhibit a natural inclination for ownership, accountability, and action.
• Solid understanding of IT service delivery, infrastructure, and government program environments.
• Excellent organizational, coordination, and multitasking capabilities to manage numerous concurrent projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with high attention to detail with the ability to translate technical details into business terms.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to diagnose and resolve complex issues.
• 7 years experience in government programs, specifically in secure spaces.
• 5 years experience in Project or Program Management or other leadership roles.
• Willingness to travel
• PMP, ITIL, Industry Agile certifications are a plus

US Salary Range

$112,000 - $194,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.

Eligibility and Compliance

• Are you willing and able to commute to Costa Mesa, CA up to 3 days per week? * Select...
• Do you currently possess an active US Top Secret Clearance? * Select...
• CLEARANCE ELIGIBILITY - This position requires eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. * Select...
• Do you presently hold an active U.S. security clearance, or are you eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance?
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• EXPORT CONTROLS - This position requires access to information and technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Your responses to the questions below will be used solely to determine your eligibility under U.S. law to receive information and materials subject to U.S. export controls. * Select...
• Are you any of the following “protected individual(s)” as defined in the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)?:
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• CONFLICT OF INTEREST * Select...
• Do you currently, or have you in the last 5 years, worked for the US government (e.g., Congressional staffer, member of the military, state, or federal agencies) and had oversight or similar responsibility over Anduril’s business or other interests?
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