Technical Program Manager

Auria Space; Colorado; On-site; USD 145,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Flex Time

Paid Days Off

401(k) Match

Education Support

Premium Healthcare

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm is seeking a Technical Program Manager to oversee projects with the US Space Force. This remote position prefers candidates in Colorado Springs, CO. Responsibilities include leading program execution, managing schedules, and ensuring compliance. Qualifications include U.S. citizenship, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and over 10 years of program management experience. The salary is competitive, ranging from $145,000 to $180,000, along with generous benefits including paid time off and education support.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship and Active Top Secret clearance required.
• 10+ years of managing complex DoD/federal programs.
• Experience with satellite ground systems and software development.

Responsibilities

• Lead program execution, communication, and delivery.
• Manage Integrated Master Schedule and Work Breakdown Structure.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and performance objectives.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Space systems knowledge

Risk management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, business management, or related field

Job description

Overview

Auria is looking to hire a Technical Program Manager to support projects with the US Space Force. This role is remote but has a location preference of Colorado Springs, CO.

Responsibilities

• 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 and 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), 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 (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.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship and Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with Special Compartmented Information (SCI) 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.
• Mission‑Driven Professional: Collaborative contributor motivated by the opportunity to develop cutting‑edge solutions that protect and serve both the nation and the world.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Salary

The salary offered will be based on the candidate’s qualifications, skills, education, and experience, and the position level. $145,000 – $180,000.

Benefits

• 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.
• 401(k) Match: Match up to 4% of your contributions. Both contributions and the company match are yours from day one.
• Industry‑Leading Education Support: Up to $12,000 annually for tuition and certifications.
• Premium Healthcare, HSA, and other medical plans.
• Fully Covered Life Insurance up to $50K at no cost.
• Holistic Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, financial coaching, and more.

EEO Statement

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.