Staff Program Manager, BlackSky Global

• At least 10 years of experience in geospatial or aerospace program management, to include complex, high dollar value, strategic defense and intelligence and/or tactical ISR programs
• Minimum of 7 years of commercial/industry experience -- working with and directing aerospace or geospatial engineering teams
• Ability to operate independently, effectively and decisively in a highly technical data-rich environment with minimal guidance
• Strong communication skills to work with customers, partners, and team members, and provide effective direction to internal cross-functional teams to create stakeholder alignment
• Previous experience establishing risk assessments and management plans to ensure all risks are identified and mitigated
• Proven experience of successfully driving and implementing customer engagement and growth strategies for delivering space-based intelligence solutions to a global customer base
• Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI
• Bachelor of Science degree (or four years of additional equivalent experience) in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Geospatial Science, or a related field

Desirable

• A successful employee in the position will oversee the delivery and ensure successful execution of complex space and ground-based R&D contracts
• Work closely with customers, internal engineering teams, executive and business development stakeholders, and finance/accounting teams to manage all aspects of Program execution and drive engagement strategies for portfolio expansion
• This position reports to the Director, ISR Programs and is remote but with required location near Denver or Colorado Springs, Colorado for customer facility access
• Manage contract execution, including budget, schedule, revenue and profit margin performance related to customer programs
• Work closely with Finance and Operations to ensure budget adherence and efficient usage of resources
• Partner with internal engineering stakeholders to develop execution plans for capabilities that align with the company’s business strategy, and support the Tasking, Collection, Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (TC-PED) needs of customers
• Support Business Development engagement with relevant DOD/IC and International organizations
• Engage with the PMO (Program Management Office) to effectively align resources to drive efficient execution
• Develop and deliver reporting and decision briefings for BlackSky senior leadership including program baseline approvals, program management reviews, and milestone gate reviews
• Author, organize, and deliver written reports and presentation briefings for the customer
• Develop and deliver formal and informal proposals and white papers to Government customers as needed to expand program scope
• Other job-related duties as assigned