Senior Technical Program Manager (National Security)

TL;DR

Senior Technical Program Manager (National Security): Accountable for programmatic operations of highly complex aerospace projects in the Blue Ring portfolio with an accent on technical tracking across budget, schedule, and risk. Focus on leading program planning & control, finance, procurement, and cost engineering to establish baselines and drive recovery plans to variance while managing customer SOW execution and proposal sign-off.

Location: Greater Seattle Area

Salary: $160,618.00 - $224,864.85 (CO applicants); $169,624.00 - $237,473.25 (WA applicants)

Company

hirify.global develops reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems.

What you will do

• Serve as primary point of contact for execution and management of program deliverables, performance to plan, and completion of customer statement of work.
• Manage contractual data requirements, scope definition, and program baselining across scope, schedule, and financials; oversee customer relationship from pre-solicitation through launch/delivery/ops.
• Lead weekly/monthly tasking across multiple organizations, maintain awareness of all project activities, and drive program staffing requests and team scope management.
• Own program-level financial performance, including spend planning, cash flow, and risk management.
• Implement business rhythm (staff meetings, operating reviews, monthly reporting, quarterly/annual planning) and generate/track action items.
• Lead Program Planning & Control, Finance, Procurement, and Cost Engineering teams to establish baselines, execution status, and recovery plans; coordinate interfaces with supporting functions and represent business unit interests in proposals.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in program management and/or program planning in the aerospace industry.
• Experience working on Aerospace Development Programs and/or Space Systems.
• Strong understanding of DFARs-based contracts.
• Demonstrated expertise using MS Project for labor-loaded integrated schedules.
• Active Top Secret (TS) clearance required.
• U.S. citizenship or national, U.S. permanent residency (current Green Card), or lawful admission into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Culture & Benefits

• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid parental leave, short- and long-term disability, and 401(k) with up to 5% company match.
• Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours/week.
• Paid time off up to four (4) weeks per year and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Relocation assistance provided.

Hiring process

• Background check required for all positions (and additional checks for certain job profiles).
• Interviews and evaluation of program management, technical execution, and clearance eligibility.