Staff Program Manager

Summary

Join BlackSky, a real-time intelligence company, as a Staff Program Manager for Satellite and Ground Stations. You will oversee the delivery and execution of complex space and ground-based R&D contracts. Collaborate with customers, internal teams, and stakeholders to manage program execution and drive portfolio expansion. This hybrid role reports to the Director, ISR Programs, and is located near Herndon, VA, with remote options in Denver or Colorado Springs/Denver, Colorado. The position requires extensive experience in geospatial or aerospace program management and a Top-Secret clearance with SCI. BlackSky offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k) matching, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• Demonstrate an unwavering commitment to serving the needs of the customer
• Other job-related duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant field of study or PMP certification
• Experience with aerospace, maritime, autonomous vehicle, drone or comparable communications systems and/or mission planning/optimization problem space
• Experience executing government programs to include firm fixed price and cost-plus fixed fee contracts

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, group term life and AD&D, voluntary life, and AD&D insurance
• BlackSky pays 100% of employee-only premiums for medical, dental and vision and contributes $100/month for out-of-pocket expenses!
• 15 days of PTO, 11 Company holidays, four Floating Holidays (pro-rated based on hire date), one day of paid volunteerism leave per year, parental leave and more
• 401(k) pre-tax and Roth deferral options with employer match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs
• Employer matching donations
• Professional development