Program Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Program Manager, Journeyman – Space Force / System Delta 85

Job Description

Sumaria Systems is seeking a  Journeyman Program Manager supporting Space Systems Command’s  System Delta 85 (SYD 85) . SYD 85 develops, integrates, fields, and sustains capabilities supporting space domain awareness, missile warning and tracking, missile defense, battle management, command and control, and space intelligence.

This is a  full-time position at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado , requiring a  Top Secret clearance and  minimal travel .

In this role, you will provide advisory and assistance support to Government program leadership on acquisition, modernization, integration, and sustainment efforts. These activities support the systems that connect sensors, process mission information, and provide timely warning and decision support to operational users. You will coordinate with Government personnel, contractors, and mission stakeholders to track program execution, address dependencies, and support capability delivery.

Responsibilities

• Support acquisition and sustainment planning for assigned missile warning, surveillance, battle management, and command and control efforts.

• Assist Government program managers in tracking cost, schedule, performance, milestones, and outstanding actions.

• Develop and coordinate program briefings, status reports, correspondence, planning documents, and decision support materials.

• Support program reviews, acquisition strategy discussions, budget execution reviews, milestone reviews, and Integrated Product Team meetings.

• Coordinate program activities supporting Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (ITW/AA) integration, modernization, and sustainment, as assigned.

• Track dependencies among sensors, mission processing systems, communications interfaces, and operational users to help identify integration and delivery risks.

• Assist with developing and maintaining capability roadmaps, schedules, and plans that align modernization activities with operational requirements.

• Coordinate with engineering, logistics, financial management, contracting, cybersecurity, and test stakeholders to support program execution.

• Identify program issues, risks, and potential schedule conflicts; develop recommendations for Government consideration.

• Support planning for capability deployment and transition into operations and sustainment.

• Track coordination packages and program documentation through review and approval.

• Maintain program information and action trackers, ensuring leadership has accurate and timely status updates.

• Assist with cross-program coordination to address interoperability requirements and changes affecting connected systems.

• Recommend improvements to program processes, reporting, and coordination practices.

Required Skills/Education

Education and Years of Experience: Meet one of the following combinations:

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 3 years of DoD experience in the relevant technical or professional discipline; or

• At least 7 years of directly related experience , including 5 years of DoD experience , with applicable certifications specified for the labor category.

Additional qualifications include:

• Knowledge of DoD acquisition, program management, and lifecycle sustainment processes.

• Ability to work independently and apply established procedures to support program objectives.

• Experience preparing program documentation, briefings, reports, schedules, and action trackers.

• Ability to analyze program information, identify risks and dependencies, and develop practical recommendations.

• Ability to coordinate across technical and functional teams supporting system integration, modernization, and sustainment.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including coordination across Government and contractor teams.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications used for program analysis, reporting, and presentations.

• Familiarity with missile warning, space surveillance, ITW/AA, or battle management and command and control systems is desired.

Travel: Minimal
Security Clearance Required: Top Secret
Position Type: Full Time
Work Location: Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado

Salary Range: $100K -$120K annually

Why Join Sumaria Systems

Support Space Force efforts that connect warning, surveillance, and command and control capabilities to operational missions. Work alongside Government and industry professionals helping sustain critical systems and deliver improvements for the warfighter.

Sumaria Systems is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.