Senior Space Programs Manager – DoD & SDA (Onsite)

SpaceNews; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwire Space Missions, LLC in the Denver area is seeking an experienced Sr. Project Manager based in Littleton, CO to lead DoD and commercial satellite programs from concept through on-orbit operations.

You will oversee schedules, budgets, earned value management, risk, and cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance with ITAR, cybersecurity, and security clearances. This onsite role requires 8+ years in space programs, a engineering degree, and willingness to travel up to 25% with US

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or related technical field.
• 8+ years of experience managing satellite or spacecraft development programs for DoD, NASA, or commercial space customers.
• Experience with SDA, U.S. Space Force, AFRL, or similar government contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead DoD, SDA, and commercial satellite programs ensuring compliance with government requirements and milestone reviews.
• Manage spacecraft development efforts including bus, payload, integration & test, and launch coordination.
• Oversee program performance using Earned Value Management where required for government programs.
• Develop detailed project plans, budgets, and resource plans; report monthly variance on ETC and EAC.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Space systems

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Physics

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Jira

ERP systems

Job description

Redwire Space Missions, LLC in the Denver area is seeking an experienced Sr. Project Manager based in Littleton, CO to lead DoD and commercial satellite programs from concept through on-orbit operations.

You will oversee schedules, budgets, earned value management, risk, and cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance with ITAR, cybersecurity, and security clearances. This onsite role requires 8+ years in space programs, a engineering degree, and willingness to travel up to 25% with US