Senior Program Manager

SciTec; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 182,000 - 232,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Discretionary bonus

Paid parental leave

Generous PTO

Flexible work hours

Job summary

SciTec, a nonprofit subsidiary focused on defense software solutions, seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead complex, mission-critical software systems in a defense environment. The role involves end-to-end design, development, integration, verification, and validation, coordinating across technical teams, customers, primes, and subcontractors.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in software project management, experience with large-scale programs, and an active DoD clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, STEM or Business preferred.
• 15+ years of professional experience in software development project management.
• Experience managing large, complex software or systems integration programs.
• Experience with resource planning and staffing across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Active DoD security clearance.
• Ability to travel up to 25% for business purposes.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of design, development, integration and test activities across the program lifecycle.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risk.
• Drive change management activities, including analysis of scope, schedule, and cost impacts.
• Support technical leadership in requirements management, roadmap alignment, and execution planning.
• Communicate status updates and evolving requirements effectively to staff and leadership.
• Prepare and deliver program status reports for leadership and customers.
• Manage stakeholder relationships, including government customers, subcontractors, and internal leadership.
• Manage subcontractors and external partners.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and program execution quality.
• Manage overall program financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and cost-control initiatives.
• Support program reviews, demonstrations, and external engagements.
• Support multiple customer stakeholders simultaneously.

Skills

Senior PM

Defense software

Cost management

Schedule management

Risk management

Resource planning

DoD clearance

Communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Earned Value Management

Job description

SciTec, a wholly owned subsidiary of Firefly Aerospace, is a dynamic non-traditional defense contractor that delivers advanced technologies in support of U.S. National Security and Defense. For the past forty-five plus years, we have supported Department of Defense customers by developing innovative remote sensing algorithms, tools, and techniques to deliver world-class data exploitation capabilities supporting missile defense; intelligence, surveillance, & reconnaissance; space domain awareness; and aircraft survivability missions.

Important Notice: SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. SciTec cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of employee work visas of any type. Further, U.S. citizenship is a requirement to obtain and keep a security clearance. Applicants that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.

SciTec is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead and oversee execution of complex, mission-critical software systems within a defense environment. This role is responsible for ensuring that end-to-end design, development, system integration, verification, and validation efforts are executed with rigor, aligned to program objectives, and delivered on schedule and within budget.

The ideal candidate brings strong experience managing software-intensive defense programs, with the ability to coordinate across technical teams, customers, primes, and subcontractors; manage cost, schedule, and risk; and drive execution in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of design, development, integration and test activities across the program lifecycle
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risk
• Drive change management activities, including analysis or impacts to scope, schedule, and cost
• Support technical leadership in requirements management, roadmap alignment, and execution planning
• Communicate customer information, including status updates, schedule changes, customer needs, and evolving requirements effectively to the technical staff and leadership
• Prepare and deliver program status reports, translating technical progress into actionable insights for leadership and customers
• Manage stakeholder relationships, including government customers, subcontractors, and internal leadership
• Manage subcontractors and external partners
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and program execution quality
• Manage overall program financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and cost-control initiatives
• Support program reviews, demonstrations, and external engagements
• Support multiple customer stakeholders simultaneously
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, preferred with a STEM or Business focus
• 15+ years of professional experience in software development project management
• Experience managing large, complex software or systems integration programs
• Experience with resource planning and staffing across multi-disciplinary teams
• Ability to travel up to 25% for business purposes as assigned
• Strong problem-solving skills in complex, technical environments
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Active DoD security clearance

Candidates who have any of the following skills will be preferred:

• Experience with Earned Value Management in Defense industry
• Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applications which are generated by AI will not be considered for employment.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Benefits

• 4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match
• 100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options
• 80% company paid Dental insurance
• 100% company paid Vision insurance
• 100% company paid Life insurance
• 100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance
• 100% company paid Hospital Indemnity insurance
• Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness insurance
• Short-term Disability insurance
• Annual Profit-Sharing Plan
• Discretionary Performance Bonus
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay
• Flexible Work Hours

The pay range for this position is $182,000 to $232,000 per year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation.

SciTec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Vet/Disabled.