UNP Program Manager and Coordinator

Job ID: 19136

The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking an early career Program Manager/Event Coordinator for the University NanoSatellite Program (UNP) to help organize reviews with universities (both in person and remote), organize culminating events between UNP and the universities, and aid with contract management for the universities. This position is a great opportunity to work with excited, and smart, college students as they learn the satellite development process. While not technical, the employee will be emersed in technology development, workforce development, and be part of a high performing research & development team. This is an on-site, non-remote position for our Albuquerque, NM location.

SDL supports a variety of missions, including NASA's vision to reveal the unknown for the benefit of humankind and the Department of Defense's aim to protect our Nation on the ground, in the air, and in space. Our sensors, satellites, software systems, and science and engineering play an essential role in some important missions you've heard of, and others that you haven't. Join our team in our seventh decade of delivering mission success. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform schedule management and detailed planning from high-level direction
• Coordinate University NanoSatellite Program (UNP) events such as technical and programmatic reviews, educational workshops and program related meetings, briefings and events
• Prepare and/or review documents and presentations for conferences, publicity, and reporting
• Create and manage program budgets and expenditures
• Represent UNP to senior leadership (government, military, and contractor), UNP universities, and other UNP stakeholders
• Supervise overarching mission execution of participating universities, including schedule, assignments, and deliverables
• Lead UNP related meetings, reviews, and events
• Make independent decisions with broad impacts to the program
• Lead contract management with universities

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Experience with scheduling, budgeting, and tasking
• Ability to obtain a department of defense security clearance
• Must be a US Citizen

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting US DoD technical R&D activities including familiarity with DoD computer systems and networks, working on military bases, and organization architecture
• Experience with event planning and public speaking
• Experience with mentoring, training, and team building
• Prefer at least 5 years experience in a technical program environment

At SDL, we take pride in and highly value our employees. SDL offers competitive salaries and fantastic benefits, including: 

• Flexible work schedules that fit your style—every Friday off, every other Friday off, hybrid remote work, or simply traditional hours
• Generous paid leisure and sick leave, ensuring you never miss a special event
• Favorable company locations with average commute times of less than 15 minutes
• High-quality, low-cost health, dental, and life insurance
• A 14.2% employer retirement contribution into a 401(a) account—no matching required!
• Utah State University undergraduate tuition discounts of 50%, full reimbursement for graduate tuition, and free course audits for employees and dependents meeting eligibility requirements
• A great, highly educated team that works together to solve some of the most fascinating problems on (and off) our planet
• We are a growing company that maintains both a family feel and high retention rate with over 90% job satisfaction
• Relocation assistance available for most positions

For questions or assistance with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact employment@sdl.usu.edu.

EOE including Disability and Vet