Sr. Program Manager - Space System

Trueanomalyinc; City of Long Beach (NY); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Equity

401 K

Parental Leave

PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

True Anomaly in Long Beach is looking for a Senior Program Manager to lead mission-critical programs from concept to execution. In this role, you will manage complex situations and inspire cross-functional teams while integrating technical and cost baselines to deliver high-quality results.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing large contracts, exceptional communication skills, and a solid background in national security aerospace programs. Benefits include a competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive health coverage.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of related experience in aerospace or engineering.
• Experience managing large-scale contracts (typically $50M+).
• Experience in national security aerospace programs.
• Active Secret and eligibility for Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead mission-critical programs from concept to execution.
• Manage complex situations and inspire your team.
• Create and implement the program baseline with the chief engineer.
• Serve as a liaison with customer-facing teams to understand needs.
• Oversee and manage subcontractor activities for quality assurance.
• Develop innovative solutions to program challenges.

Skills

Complex system delivery

Team building

Verbal communication

Cost management

Risk management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aerospace, Management, or related field

Job description

Job Overview

True Anomaly is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead mission‑critical programs from concept to execution, integrating technical, schedule, and cost baselines to deliver space‑based capabilities with precision and agility.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex situations, lead and inspire your team, drive innovative thinking, instill collaboration, drive for success, challenge status quo, and demonstrate the ability to adapt to dynamic situations.
• Create, implement, and own the coordinated program baseline (cost, schedule, technical) with the chief engineer.
• Serve as liaison with customer‑facing team members, developing deep relationships to understand their needs and align our program goals with their mission objectives.
• Lead cross‑functional teams to successfully integrate and execute missile defense missions as well as deliver tailor‑made products and services that meet and exceed customer expectations.
• Direct responsibilities and activities of the program team including program management, systems engineering, communications and IT, mission operations, facilities management, security, safety, and contracts/financial/supply chain support functions.
• Provide strategic direction and set priorities that reflect customer goals while managing day‑to‑day issues to keep projects on time and within budget.
• Perform risk and issue assessments with a focus on minimizing customer impact, ensuring rapid resolution and transparent escalation when needed.
• Develop innovative solutions to resolve difficult program challenges including cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Deliver compelling presentations and lead preparations of bids, proposals, studies, and deliverables, effectively communicating our value proposition during customer reviews and engagements.
• Oversee and manage subcontractor activities to ensure all external contributions meet the high‑quality standards our customers expect.
• Develop and lead internal and external program management reviews.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience delivering a complex system through the entire engineering life cycle—from initial concept and design through integration, testing, and final deployment.
• Proven track record in building strong customer relationships through effective team building, conflict resolution, and communication—both internally and externally.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a strong background in customer interfacing and experience in national security aerospace programs.
• Demonstrated experience managing large‑scale, high‑value contracts (typically $50M+) with deep expertise in the research and development phase, including budget oversight, risk management, and milestone‑driven execution.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring that every project maintains a strong customer focus.
• Hands‑on experience managing risk and overseeing cost, schedule, and technical baselines in aerospace, engineering, or software development programs, all with a clear focus on delivering customer value.
• Strong analytical background with the evaluation of requests for proposals and/or quotes.
• Experience working within a cross‑functional, geographically dispersed team environment to meet contractual commitments and create outstanding customer experiences.
• Active Secret and eligibility to obtain Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Aerospace, Management, or a related field with 15 + years related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or higher.
• Experience with space vehicle or weapons systems.
• Experience managing Department of War (DoW) or U.S. Space Force (USSF) contracts, especially those that require close coordination with the customer program office.
• Experience working missile defense, including discrimination of threats from a target field and/or autonomous navigation of multi‑object systems.
• Ability to establish new and further refine existing templates, tools, and guidelines for program documentation and execution.
• Experience with ensuring compliance with approved Corporate and ISO 9001:2000 policies and processes.

Compensation

• Base Salary: $200,000 – $290,000.
• Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401 K, Parental Leave.

Additional Requirements

• Work Location: Successful candidates must be located near Long Beach, CA or Denver, CO. While a hybrid work environment is observed, some work must be done on site.
• Physical Demands: The job requires bending, sitting, lifting, and driving.

Legal and Equal Opportunity Statements

To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR, you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please let us know.