Program Manager II / Program Manager Senior - National Space Programs

Clearance Requirement: A current, active TS/SCI security clearance is required.

 

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Program Manager II / Program Manager Senior – National Space Programs

 

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Program Manager in the National Space (NS) business unit of Ball Aerospace. The position reports to a Mission Area which executes programs that consist of a wide variety of space-based hardware/software and ground solutions for Government and prime contractor customers within the US Government.

 

What You’ll Do:

 

• Support the transition of a program from development into operations by defining, securing, organizing, and directing staff, resources, standards, processes, procedures, and tools essential for a successful evolution to operations.
• Responsible for program leadership, direction, and guidance that ensures successful program execution in accordance with the budget, schedule, contract, Statement of Work (SOW), and Technical Specifications.
• May be assigned responsibilities as a Program Manager or a Deputy Program Manager, as required.
• Develop and monitor fidelity of the program baseline including definition of tasks, program budgets, and program schedules.
• Provide leadership to develop a readiness plan that meets customer requirements and expectations to ensure staff is ready and certified to execute operations.
• Act as the main interface with the Customer for all program operations readiness related subjects.
• Provide sound leadership and team building to motivate, influence, and effectively apply the program staff.
• Develop and practice good internal/external communication systems.
• Provide leadership for interacting with customers within bounds of the contract.
• Ensure that program requirements, purposes, objectives, and expectations are communicated and flowed down to the internal team and subcontractors.
• Resolve conflicts, demands, and priorities on assigned programs.
• Work unplanned program issues to a best solution, including development of plans-forward, escalation and increased resources, as required.
• Communicate program status to upper management.
• Recognize, develop, and work to win potential follow-on work, increased scope, and additional programs within the appropriate program Customer contacts.
• Lead the preparation of responses to customer opportunities, including white papers, proposals, rough order of magnitude estimates and responses to customer requests for information.
• Coordinate inputs from support organizations including engineering, contracts, finance, security, and others as needed.

• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

 

What You’ll Need:

 

• Program Manager II – BS/BA in related field plus 12 years or more related experience.
• Program Manager Senior – BS/BA in related field plus 15 years or more related experience.
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a