Space Program Director

Space Program DirectorLocationUS-CO-Colorado SpringsID2025-2706Categoryu00a0Program Management & Operations (Tech)u00a0u00a0Position Typeu00a0Full-Timeu00a0u00a0Remoteu00a0Yesu00a0u00a0Clearance Requiredu00a0Top Secret/SCIOverviewAMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.ResponsibilitiesAMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking an experienced, mission-focused Program Manager with a strong military background and demonstrated experience in air and missile defense operations. You will partner closely with our government customer while leading large, diverse, and distributed teams in a committed culture of support to a 24/7/365 military operation.As a Program Manager with AMERICAN SYSTEMS, you will have the opportunity to do the following:Provide guidance, control, and oversight of contract activities and resources with a goal of total accountability, accuracy, disclosure, control, forecasting.Provide for the overall management of product quality, contract personnel, cost-based control activities, safety, and security.Develop and deliver program performance data and required deliverables.Establish key performance metrics.Manage the collection, evaluation, and reporting of program objectives and outcomes using defined metrics and customer feedback.Support recruiting and retention efforts, career development, and skill assessment for all program personnel.Support risk identification, management, and mitigation.Develop and maintain safety programs in compliance with federal regulations.QualificationsPrior service experience with operational with missile warning, missile tracking, C2, space and missile defense, or battle management systems8+ years in Program Management of DoD programs, the willingness to obtain a PMP certification upon hire. Proven experience listening to and advocating for operator needs derived from operational batant Commanders Integrated Command and Control System (CCIC2S) experienceMissile warning, space and missile defense, C2 systems, 24/7 ops environments, acquisition lifecycle.Success operating as a trusted partner to government and the ability to co-message issues/solutions to senior officers/officials. Understanding of the military watch floor culture, creating a collaborative environment for diverse teams, a customer-centric approach to operationsCollaborative, mission-aligned, focused on leading a team to measurable, beneficial results.Bachelor's degree with a technical or management focus; master's degree in business preferred.Active TS/SCIU.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearancePay Transparency StatementAMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $169,100.00/Yr. - USD $282,500.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfareu00a0of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paidu00a0leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.EEO StatementEEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran StatusEOE M/F/Disability/VeteransApply at:

Created: 2025-12-04