Ursa Space Systems

Technical Program Manager - NGA

Remote
Full Time
Ursa Space Systems Inc.
Experienced

Technical Program Manager - NGA

 

About Ursa Space Systems

Ursa Space Systems is building ground-breaking solutions to deliver global intelligence to organizations around the world. Through our SAR/EO/RF satellite network, and data fusion expertise, Ursa Space detects real-time changes in the physical world to expand transparency. Our subscription and custom services enable you to access satellite imagery and analytic results with no geographic, political or weather-related limitations.  

Job Summary

We are looking for an attentive and driven Technical Program Manager - NGA to join our team. Your main duties will be interfacing with National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA) customers to successfully execute IDIQ Delivery Orders.  The Technical PM will support NGA efforts throughout the whole life cycle of the opportunity, including technical proposal support, execution support from award, supporting customer milestones, generating programmatic artifacts and deliverables, creating, leading and managing the deliverables produced by Ursa Space for the NGA customer.    

This position will report directly to the Account Manager for NGA.

A successful Technical Program Manager will demonstrate the ability to work closely with the NGA customer program management team to ensure successful delivery of contract requirements, having a strong knowledge of NGA mission, structure, personnel, processes and procedures.  

 

Job Responsibilities              

  • Ensure all technical artifacts and deliverables are successfully delivered to the customer 
  • Work closely with the Account Manager - NGA to ensure cost, schedule and performance are successfully delivered to the customer.  
  • Support new NGA proposal efforts with technical writing, proposal management support, subcontractor evaluation, and other duties as requested.
  • Technical background including all aspects of space-based TCPED process
  • Proven experience integrating multiple data/analytics to address complex problems in a high-tempo operational environment
  • Ability to translate mission requirements into technical solutions
  • Experience directing technical teams to deliver to specification, on time and within budget
  • Attention to detail tracking technical deliverables, schedules, and personnel
  • Proven ability to execute within budget and timeframe
  • Familiarity with multiple phenomenologies (RF, SAR, EO, AIS, PAI)
  • Results-oriented with focus on achieving client goals quickly and cost efficiently
  • Experience with multi-source, multi-int sensemaking
  • Deep understanding of workflows and ability oversee transition from to manual to automated processing
  • Ability to manage multiple technical teams across company and subcontractors
  • Based on the needs of the company, you may be required to work occasional nights and weekends
  • All other duties as assigned
 

Requirements

  • Active US Government TS/SCI Security clearance
  • Five years experience in Project/Program Management 
  • Five years experience with NGA 
  • Locations accepted for this position are within the metropolitan St Louis, MO or Springfield, VA 
 

Preferred Skills

  • Commercial Space ecosystem understanding/expertise
  • TS/SCI with current polygraph clearance
  • Ten+ years or greater experience with NGA
 

Compensation Range

  • Range - $150,000-$180,000 depending on experience 
  • Compensation range includes base salary only
 

Location

  • We are headquartered in Ithaca, NY and have a remote workforce in other locations throughout the United States.

 

Benefits and Perks

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Discretionary PTO & Flexible Scheduling
  • Stock Options
  • 401(k) Match
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage for you and your dependents
  • FSA & HSA Plans
  • Employer-paid Life Insurance
  • Employer-paid LTD and STD for Parental and Family Care
  • 11 Paid Holidays
  • Employee Resource Groups
  • Educational Assistance Program
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • And more…

Company Values

  • Use the team
  • Figure it out and own it
  • Aim for elegant simplicity
  • Empower diversity & inclusivity
  • Do the right thing
  • Be scrappy

Ursa Space Systems, Inc is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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