Principal, Program Management (Space Communications)

Location: Onsite in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. The schedule is 9/80, with every other Friday off. U.S. citizenship is required, and the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance is required.

Company

hirify.global develops defense technology and end-to-end solutions connecting space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains for national security customers.

What you will do

• Lead programs and pursuits for space communication solutions in the Global Networks business area.
• Own cost, schedule, resources, contractual compliance, technical performance, risk posture, and customer satisfaction across multiple production, development, and field-support programs.
• Direct programs from design concepts and criteria setting through development, integration, testing, production, and completion.
• Conduct program reviews covering earned value, cost, schedule, technical performance, and risk management, and brief senior leaders and customers on status and metrics.
• Drive orders, revenue recognition, operating income, and free cash flow while ensuring compliance with policies, contracts, regulations, and industry standards.
• Partner with Business Development and Supply Chain on pursuits, proposal development, negotiations, contract awards, and critical subcontractor performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of related experience; or a graduate degree and 10+ years of related experience; or 16+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance.

Nice to have

• Advanced knowledge and application of Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).
• Experience with program integrated master schedules, including data input/output and progress tracking.
• Strong communication, negotiation, customer-facing, executive-level presentation, leadership, and influencing skills.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFAR, DPAS-rated contracts, and Department of War customer environments.
• Experience with space-domain platforms and customers.
• An active TS/SCI clearance.
• Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills with consideration of organizational impact.
• Experience managing large development and production programs and all phases from proposal and negotiations through contract award, planning, execution, and closeout.

Culture & Benefits

• Onsite 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.
• Inclusive and engaging work environment focused on professional growth and work-life success.
• Commitment to company values, community involvement, and excellence.
• Employment includes background checks and pre-employment substance abuse testing where permitted by law.