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Space Dynamics Laboratory Program Manager in Ogden, Utah
Job ID: 2795
The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking applicants for a Program Manager with background in managing a “Subject Matter Expert” support contract with the Air Force Sentinel Program Office. The successful applicant will be serving as an Ogden, UT based Deputy Program Manager with primary responsibility for managing team tasking and interfacing with US Air Force customers. The Program Manager will work as part of a larger team with customers, engineers, managers, technicians, and support personnel.
This position is based at Falcon Hill on Hill Air Force Base, UT.
SDL offers competitive salaries and fantastic benefits, including:
Flexible work schedules that fit your style
Generous paid leisure and sick leave
A 14.2% employer retirement contribution into a 401(a) account – no matching required!
Favorable company locations with average commute times of less than 15 minutes
Utah State University undergraduate tuition discounts of 50%, full reimbursement for graduate tuition, and free course audits for employees and dependents meeting eligibility requirements
High-quality, low-cost health, dental, and life insurance
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 a family feel and high retention rate with over 90% job satisfaction
Relocation assistant available for most positions
Key Responsibilities:
Understanding a customer’s needs and issues, usually by direct interface
Work with the customer to define project tasking and follow-through with project execution
Assembling and directing corporate resources toward execution of the contract
Identifying, tracking, avoiding, and mitigating risks
Trading issues of scope, approach, cost, and schedule
Delivering the contracted result
Managing daily activities of an engineering support team
Required Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree
5+ years of project management or technical leadership experience
Demonstrated supervisory experience
Proficiency in task management
Ability to organize and manage a team
Experience leading technical projects
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment while making direct contributions to team success
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent computer skills
Must be a US citizen and be able to obtain a US Government security clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
10+ years of project management experience
BS or advanced degree in systems, software, data, or cyber engineering
Management and systems engineering experience with DoD/USAF
USAF Nuclear operations or enterprise experience
USAF weapons development and acquisition experience
Hold an active DOD TS Clearance
SDL supports a variety of missions, including 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.
For questions or assistance with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact employment@sdl.usu.edu.
EOE including Disability and Vet
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