Sr. Director, New Glenn Mission Management - National Security

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 254,000 - 355,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Stock Options

Paid time off

Company holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a mission-driven leader to act as the Single Threaded Leader for National Security Space programs within the New Glenn unit. You will oversee contracts, budgets, and resource alignment to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of critical launches.

The role interfaces with senior USG customers and internal teams across engineering, operations, sales, and leadership to meet mission assurances and program goals. A strong track record in USG program management is essential.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering field as required.
• Extensive USG program management experience (15+ years).
• Experience with launch systems or satellite operations (12+ years).

Responsibilities

• Manage execution of National Security Space programs across New Glenn.
• Serve as the Single Threaded Leader to align resources with executive leadership.
• Lead a team delivering contracts, studies, and programs in national security.
• Build relationships with customers and advocate mutual benefits.
• Drive budget and schedule for NSSL programs meeting USG expectations.

Skills

USG program experience

Launch systems expertise

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Trust & inclusion capability

Education

BS in engineering (Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical)

MS or MBA in business/program management

Top Secret clearance with SSBI & SCI eligibility

Job description

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

Blue Origin is establishing New Glenn as a premier launch solution for the nation's most critical national security missions. This is a foundational moment with this role being at the center of it. directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight.

Reporting into the Vice President of New Glenn Mission Management, this role will serve as the Single Threaded Leader for all National Security Space Launch (NSSL) programs across the New Glenn business unit. It will own the full scope of execution: managing contracts and budgets, aligning resources, and building the trusted government partnerships that determine whether Blue Origin wins and retains the most consequential launch programs in the country.

This is an externally-facing, strategically critical role. This leader will represent Blue Origin directly to senior USG customers and stakeholders, advocate for policies that advance mutual priorities, and position New Glenn as the launch provider of choice for future NSSL programs. Internally, this role will lead a high-performing team and drive alignment across engineering, operations, sales, and leadership to deliver on national security commitments - on schedule, on budget, and to the mission assurance standards the USG demands.

If you are a mission-driven leader with deep USG program experience, a track record of building lasting customer relationships, and the technical credibility to lead launch certification efforts, this role offers the scope and impact to match.

Responsibilities

• Manage execution of all National Security Space programs across the New Glenn business unit
• Serve as the Single Threaded Leader (STL) to communicate scope and align resources with executive leadership (internal and external) to execute all National Security Space Launch (NSSL) programs
• Lead a team responsible for the successful execution of multiple contracts, studies, and programs in support of National Security priorities
• Build exceptional relationships with customers and create strong partnership across Blue and USG teams; advocate for policies and programs with mutual benefit to Blue and our customers
• Drive execution on all contracted programs/efforts by managing budget and schedule for the NSSL program while meeting USG expectations and Blue Origin business targets (cost/profit)
• Advocate internally on behalf of customer objectives and develop strategies, tools, and processes to integrate the USG customer with Blue Origin (people, facilities, operations, etc.)
• Create alignment of New Glenn products and services with unique USG mission assurance priorities and perspectives to successfully deliver national security systems to orbit
• Partner with Sales Marketing and Strategy (SMS) to ensure New Glenn offerings meet NSSL customer needs. Provide strategic direction and management of proposals for USG customers. Position New Glenn as the prime launch service provider for future NSSL programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. in engineering field (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Etc.)
• 15+ years managing complex, multi-disciplinary, fast-paced USG programs.
• 12+ years industry experience with launch systems or satellite operations.
• Ability to travel within U.S. and abroad (25%)
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading National Security Space Launch (NSSL), launch certification, or spacecraft integration programs
• M.S. or M.B.A. in a business or program management field
• Top Secret clearance with current SSBI & SCI eligibility

Base Pay Range for:

CA applicants is $253,878.00 - $355,429.20 CO applicants is $249,088.00 - $348,722.85 WA applicants is $253,878.00 - $355,429.20 VA applicants is $253,878.00 - $355,429.20

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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