Auriais looking to hire a Program Manager Level 5. This opening would require full-time presence in Kirtland AFB, NM.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO DO
Serve as the primary point of contact for the Government customer, leading overall program execution, communication, and delivery across all program phases.
Own and manage the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), where applicable, including development, maintenance, and execution of schedule baselines, ensuring alignment across technical teams, subcontractors, and customer milestones.
Develop, maintain, and control the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and associated program baselines, ensuring traceability between scope, schedule, cost, and deliverables.
Manage end-to-end program execution from PWS baseline through task order delivery, ensuring performance against cost, schedule, technical, and quality objectives.
Oversee and lead the design, development, integration, and deployment of complex satellite ground system software and architecture components, including mission planning, integration, and testing, simulation frameworks, and satellite operations.
Lead the planning and execution of Agile development, including disciplined sprint planning, backlog prioritization, increment planning, and integration with IMS-driven milestones.
Coordinate program controls activities, including cost forecasting, schedule performance tracking, earned value, as applicable, risk and opportunity management, and change control.
Ensure compliance with programmatic and contractual requirements, including milestone reviews and tracking, systems engineering processes, cybersecurity (e.g., RMF and configuration change management), and data deliverables.
Forecast future customer needs, derive requirements, develop, and coordinate task order execution plans aligned with customer priorities and funding profiles.
Support and, as required, lead pre-RFP, pre-award capture activities, including solution shaping, technical strategy development, ROM inputs, basis of estimate, risk identification, transition planning, and proposal execution to ensure executable competitive program baselines aligned with customer objectives.
Direct and integrate work across multiple technical domains and agile teams, e.g., development, modeling, systems engineering, cloud infrastructure, ops, etc.
Identify, assess, and manage technical schedule and programmatic risks, providing data-driven recommendations and early warning indicators to leadership and the customer.
Foster strong collaboration between customer stakeholders, facilitating regular demonstrations, planning sessions, and reviews.
Support system design and delivery decisions with a deep understanding of space domain operations, ground enterprise architecture, and mission needs.
• Oversee staffing, resource allocation, risk management, and performance tracking across functional workstreams.
Regularly provide clear, concise progress reporting, including status briefings, milestone documentation, and deliverable submissions.
Champion disciplined program management practices, a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement across the program team.
WHAT THE TEAM REQUIRES
Active Top Secret TS clearance with Special Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) eligibility.
Bachelors degree in engineering, computer science, business management, or related field.
10 years of experience managing complex $50M multi-year DoD/federal programs, including software development, solution delivery, or system integration projects.
Demonstrated experience managing programs involving space or satellite ground systems, including mission management, telemetry, data processing, or space weather monitoring systems.
Strong knowledge of ground system architecture, including data ingest pipelines, cloud-based operations, and model integration frameworks.
Expertise managing programs under Agile methodologies with responsibility for cost, schedule, and technical performance.
Demonated experience leading multi-subcontractor efforts with responsibility for technical integration and performance tracking.
Experience developing, reviewing, and coordinating Integrated Master Schedules.
Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement and management skills.
U.S. Citizenship.
MISSION-DRIVEN PROFESSIONAL
Collaborative contributor motivated by the opportunity to develop cutting-edge solutions that protect and serve both the nation and the world.
WHAT THE TEAM PREFERS
Experience supporting DoD, U.S. Space Force, NOAA, NASA, or similar civilian space-focused agencies.
Familiarity with space missions, space weather data products, or satellite ground systems and modeling and forecasting workflows.
Understanding of system cybersecurity and authorization processes, e.g., RMF, FedRAMP.
Experience managing contracts with milestone-based deliverables or incentive-based payment structures.
PMP, PgMP, CISSP, or other relevant certification.
PAY TRANSPARENCY
The salary offered will be based on the selected candidates qualifications, skills, education, and experience, and the position level.
$151,800 - $197,100
APPLICATION DEADLINE
April 15, 2026
THE AURIA TEAM
Auria is a provider of solutions and software in support of complex Space National Security and Cyber missions of federal, international, and commercial customers.
Headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO, our success is built on the excellence of diverse teams, advancing innovative systems and operational software to strengthen our customers missions.
With a distinguished track record and a spirit of relentless pursuit and R&D, we set the pace for progress and execute every mission with the utmost precision.
As a full-time Auria employee, here are some of the many benefits to enjoy:
Generous PTO package with yearly tenure increases Flex time provides you with the flexibility needed 6 Company-Paid Holidays 5 Float days to use when you wish per year Up to 4 match on 401k employee contributions, employer and employee contributions immediately vested Up to $5,250 per year on Education and Certification Assistance Low-cost medical plans that include company-sponsored HSA No-cost life insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Auria is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.