Senior Program Manager

Auria Space; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 151,800 - 197,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Flex time

Holidays

401(k) match

Education support

Healthcare

Life insurance

Job summary

Auria Space is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead a major DoD satellite ground systems program based at Kirtland AFB, NM. The role requires full-time on-site presence and oversight of IMS, WBS, and cross-domain teams across multiple contractors.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in complex federal programs, experience with Agile management, and strong communication skills to engage stakeholders and leadership. Citizenship and mission-driven focus are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Active TS clearance with SCI and SAP eligibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, CS, business management, or related field.
• 10+ years managing complex $50M+ DoD/federal programs including software development or system integration.
• Experience managing space or satellite ground system programs.
• Strong knowledge of ground system architecture, data ingest pipelines, cloud-based operations.
• Expertise in Agile with cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Experience leading multi-subcontractor integration efforts.
• Experience developing and coordinating Integrated Master Schedules.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• U.S. Citizenship; mission-driven.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the Government customer, leading overall program execution and delivery across all phases.
• Own and manage the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) with baselines and milestones.
• Develop, maintain, and control the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and baselines.
• Manage end-to-end program execution from PWS baseline through task order delivery.
• Oversee design, development, integration, and deployment of satellite ground system software and architecture components.
• Lead Agile planning with disciplined sprint planning and backlog prioritization.
• Coordinate program controls: cost forecasting, schedule performance tracking, and risk management.
• Ensure compliance with RMF, cybersecurity, configuration/change management, and data deliverables.
• Forecast future customer needs and coordinate task order execution plans.
• Lead pre-RFP capture activities and proposal execution when required.

Skills

Top Secret clearance with SCI & SAP

DoD/federal program management

Stakeholder communication

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, CS, business management, or related field

Tools

IMS/MS Project tools

Job description

Auria is looking to hire a Senior Program Manager. This opening requires full-time presence in Kirtland AFB, NM

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO DO

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the Government customer, leading overall program execution, communication, and delivery across all program phases.
• Own and manage the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) where applicable, including development, maintenance, and execution of schedule baselines; ensure alignment across technical teams, subcontractors, and customer milestones.
• Develop, maintain, and control the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and associated program baselines, ensuring traceability between scope, schedule, cost, and deliverables.
• Manage end-to-end program execution from PWS baseline through task order delivery, ensuring performance against cost, schedule, technical, and quality objectives.
• Oversee/Lead the design, development, integration, and deployment of complex satellite ground system software and architecture components-including mission planning, integration and test, modeling/simulation frameworks, and satellite operations.
• Lead the planning and execution of Agile development, including disciplined sprint planning, backlog prioritization, increment planning, and integration with IMS-driven milestones.
• Coordinate program controls activities, including cost forecasting, schedule performance tracking, earned value (as applicable), risk and opportunity management, and change control.
• Ensure compliance with programmatic and contractual requirements including milestone reviews and tracking, systems engineering processes, cybersecurity (e.g., RMF), and configuration/change management, and data deliverables.
• Forecast future customer needs, derive requirements, develop and coordinate task order execution plans aligned with customer priorities and funding profiles.
• Support, and as required, lead pre-RFP / pre-award capture activities, including solution shaping, technical strategy development, ROM inputs, basis of estimate support, risk identification, transition planning, and proposal execution to ensure executable, competitive program baselines aligned with customer objectives.
• Direct and integrate work across multiple technical domains and agile teams (e.g., development, modeling, systems engineering, cloud infrastructure, ops, etc.).
• Identify, assess, and manage technical, schedule, and programmatic risks, providing data-driven recommendations and early warning indicators to leadership and the customer.
• Foster strong collaboration between customer stakeholders, facilitating regular demonstrations, planning sessions, and reviews.
• Support system design and delivery decisions with deep understanding of space domain operations, ground enterprise architecture, and mission needs. Oversee staffing, resource allocation, risk management, and performance tracking across functional workstreams.
• Regularly provide clear, concise progress reporting, including status briefings, milestone documentation, and deliverable submissions.
• Champion disciplined program management practices, a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement across the program team.

WHAT THE TEAM REQUIRES

• Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with Special Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) eligibility
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, business management, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience managing complex $50M+, multi-year DoD/federal programs, including software development, solution delivery, or system integration projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing programs involving space or satellite ground systems, including mission management, telemetry/data processing, or space weather monitoring systems.
• Strong knowledge of ground system architecture, including data ingest pipelines, cloud-based operations, and model integration frameworks
• Expertise managing programs under Agile methodologies with responsibility for cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Demonstrated experience leading multi-subcontractor efforts with responsibility for technical integration and performance tracking.
• Experience developing, reviewing and coordinating Integrated Master Schedules.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement and management skills.
• U.S. Citizenship. Mission-Driven Professional: Collaborative contributor motivated by the opportunity to develop cutting-edge solutions that protect and serve both the nation and the world.

WHAT THE TEAM PREFERS

• Experience supporting DoD, US Space Force, NOAA, NASA, or similar civilian space focused agencies.
• Familiarity with space missions, space weather data products, or satellite ground systems, and modeling and forecasting workflows.
• Understanding of system cybersecurity and authorization processes (e.g., RMF, FedRAMP).
• Experience managing contracts with milestone-based deliverables or incentive-based payment structures.
• PMP, PgMP, CISSP, or other relevant certification.

PAY TRANSPARENCY

The salary offered will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications - skills, education & experience - and the position level. $151,800 - $197,100

APPLICATION DEADLINE

April 15, 2026

THE AURIA TEAM

Auria is a provider of solutions and software in support of complex Space, National Security, and Cyber missions of federal, international, and commercial customers. Headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO our success is built on the excellence of diverse teams advancing innovative systems and operational software to strengthen our customers' missions. With a distinguished track record and a spirit of relentless pursuit, and R&D, we set the pace for progress and execute every mission with the utmost precision.

Why You'll Love Working at Auria

We believe our team does their best work when they are well-supported, financially secure, and have the freedom to balance life outside of the office.

Time for What Matters

• Generous & Growing PTO: Start with a substantial paid time off package that increases every year you're with us.
• True Flexibility: Contract permitting, use Flex Time to work in a way that fits your life, not just your 8-to-5.
• 11 Paid Days Off: Enjoy 6 fixed company holidays plus 5 Floating Holidays to use whenever you choose.

Invested in Your Future

• 401(k) Match: Yours to Keep Instantly. We match up to 4% of your contributions. Both your contributions and the company match are yours from day one with no vesting wait-period.
• Industry-Leading Education Support: Level up with up to $12,000 annually for tuition and certifications. We don't just hire talent; we grow it.

Health & Peace of Mind

• Premium Healthcare, Lower Costs: High-quality medical plans paired with a Company-Sponsored HSA to help you save for the future.
• Fully Covered Life Insurance: Breathe easy with life insurance up to $50K provided at zero cost to you.
• Holistic Support: Access our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, financial coaching, and more.

...and that's just the beginning!

Equal Employment Opportunity

Auria is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.