Supplier Program Manager (Aerospace)

Location: Golden, Colorado, United States; on-site

Salary: $130,000–$170,000 per year

Company

Provides end-to-end spacecraft and satellite mission services for governments, companies, and research institutions, including satellite integration, launch, and operations.

What you will do

• Evaluate, negotiate, close, and manage critical subcontracts with spacecraft, payload, launch, ground station, and data-service suppliers.
• Manage contract changes, waivers, deviations, addenda, exercised options, and change control throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Monitor subcontractor performance against schedule, cost, and quality targets, including the 90% on-time delivery KPI.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, escalating issues to strategic supplier leadership and program stakeholders.
• Coordinate supplier deliverables, acceptance milestones, integrated schedules, risk reviews, milestone reviews, and gate readiness.
• Support proposals and pricing with supplier inputs and contribute to the Approved Vendor List strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, computer science, or a related technical field, or demonstrated hands-on technical experience.
• At least 6 years of subcontract management experience in spacecraft, aerospace, or complex technical programs.
• Experience procuring multi-million-dollar contracts and managing SoW, MSA, or milestone-based agreements.
• Strong organizational, analytical, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven international environment while maintaining accurate contract records.
• Fluent English required; the role is based on-site in Golden, Colorado.

Nice to have

• French language skills.
• Experience with ITAR, EAR, French dual-use regulations, FAR/DFARS, or US Government contracting.
• Experience in aerospace, space, or defense.
• ASCM, PMP, or equivalent supply chain or project management certification.
• Familiarity with NetSuite, Jira, and Confluence.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer-paid options for employees and dependents.
• FSA and HSA accounts, employer-paid life and disability insurance, and a 401(k) plan with equity options.
• Flexible time off, paid holidays, and fully paid parental leave.
• Relocation assistance when applicable.
• International collaboration with teams in France, plus catered office lunches, social events, and off-sites.