TS/SCI Cleared Technical Program Manager for Space SDN

aalyria-careers; United States; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid remote/in-office schedules

401(k)

Dental, vision, health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Equity options

Job summary

Aalyria is seeking a Technical Program Manager to own execution on a classified Spacetime program, interfacing between engineering and a cleared government customer. The role requires operating inside a classified environment and influencing key technical decisions, not just following instructions.

You will manage end-to-end planning, drive technical tradeoffs, and ensure ITAR/EAR compliance while coordinating with security, finance, and engineering to keep milestones on track.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance in good standing; polygraph preferred.
• 5+ years in technical/program management delivering complex platforms.
• Experience interfacing with cleared government customers on defense/space programs.
• Ability to read and critique design documents and discuss architecture with engineers.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Technical Program Execution: Own plan and drive classified spacetime work across phases.
• Cleared Customer & Stakeholder Leadership: Interface with government stakeholders across classified/unclassified channels.
• Cross-Functional Orchestration: Lead kickoffs, reviews, exec readouts; align Engineering, Product, Solutions.
• Requirements Translation & Technical Judgment: Translate requirements into actionable engineering plans; analyze latency, throughput, scaling, failure modes.
• Security & Compliance Stewardship: Manage ITAR/EAR compliance and security posture with FSO/IT/Cyber.
• Contract & Financial Management: Handle T&M or cost-type reporting and MEL-level tracking.
• Risk & Delivery Coordination: Identify risks early and coordinate mitigations with engineering leads.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance

Technical Program Management

Gov/space program experience

Influence without authority

Job description

Aalyria is seeking a Technical Program Manager to own execution on a classified Spacetime program, interfacing between engineering and a cleared government customer. The role requires operating inside a classified environment and influencing key technical decisions, not just following instructions.

You will manage end-to-end planning, drive technical tradeoffs, and ensure ITAR/EAR compliance while coordinating with security, finance, and engineering to keep milestones on track.