Satellite Program Manager

omniconsultcorp; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Matching

Paid Time Off & Sick Leave

Company Sponsored Social Events

Job summary

omniconsultcorp is seeking an experienced Satellite SETA Program Manager in Chantilly, VA. The role involves overseeing national security space programs and serving as a trusted advisor for technical and programmatic oversight.

The ideal candidate will possess spacecraft engineering expertise, program management experience, and the ability to coordinate effectively across organizations. Clearances required for this position include an Active TS/SCI clearance. The role offers comprehensive benefits including medical coverage and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• 14+ years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree or 12+ years with a Master’s degree.
• Experience supporting spacecraft design and operations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison for satellite subsystem development.
• Partner with Government Program Managers for contractor oversight.
• Monitor program budgets and contract execution.

Skills

Strong spacecraft engineering expertise

Program management experience

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Location: Chantilly, VA
Clearance: Active TS/SCI Required

U.S. Citizen required

Position Overview

OMNI is seeking an experienced Satellite SETA Program Manager to support a high-priority national security space program in Chantilly, VA. This position serves as a trusted advisor to the Government Program Office, providing technical, programmatic, acquisition, and financial oversight across the development, integration, testing, and deployment of advanced satellite systems.

The ideal candidate combines strong spacecraft engineering expertise with program management experience and the ability to effectively coordinate across government, SETA, and contractor organizations to ensure mission success.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the Government Program Office’s primary liaison for satellite subsystem development, integration, testing, and operational activities.
• Partner with Government Program Managers to plan, execute, and oversee contractor performance throughout the system lifecycle.
• Support acquisition activities including proposal evaluations, contract execution, CDRL reviews, and award fee assessments.
• Monitor program budgets, contract execution, EVM metrics, obligations, and funding requirements.
• Participate in contractor Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), technical reviews, and milestone events, providing independent assessments and recommendations.
• Coordinate with systems engineers, technical SMEs, and contractor teams to evaluate technical performance, schedule execution, and mission readiness.
• Identify and communicate technical, programmatic, and schedule risks to government leadership.
• Develop briefings, status reports, and decision-support materials for senior stakeholders.
• Track subsystem development progress and support mission-level, enterprise-level, and program-level reviews.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 14+ years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree or 12+ years with a Master’s degree.
• Experience supporting spacecraft design, development, integration, testing, or operations.
• Knowledge of one or more satellite subsystems, including structures, power, thermal, propulsion, command and data handling, or attitude control systems.
• Experience supporting systems engineering activities across the full program lifecycle.
• Strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 6+ years supporting DoD or Intelligence Community satellite programs as a developer, supplier, government employee, or SETA contractor.
• Experience with spacecraft integration and test, launch preparation, or mission operations.
• Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes, earned value management (EVM), and contract oversight.
• Experience supporting multiple satellite subsystems or spacecraft command and control operations.
• Experience briefing senior government and executive leadership.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Matching
• Fully Vested on Day 1 of Employment
• Paid Time Off & Sick Leave
• Company Sponsored Social Events

We are an equal‑opportunity employer.