Senior Program Manager, National Security Programs

<p>Why LeoLabs?</p>
<p>At LeoLabs, we’re building the living map of activity in space. Through our proprietary global radar network and AI-enabled analytics platform, we collect millions of measurements daily on more than 25,000 objects in low Earth orbit (LEO). Our radar-powered intelligence protects billions in assets, monitors adversarial behavior, and ensures safe operations for commercial and government missions.</p>
<p>We’re not just building technology, we are redefining global security, safety, and transparency in space. As orbital activity accelerates and threats grow more complex, LeoLabs is a trusted partner for Space Domain Awareness, Space Traffic Management, and Satellite Operations for top-tier space operators and allied defense organizations.</p>
<p>If you're looking to work on mission-critical challenges at the forefront of aerospace, national security, and AI, your impact starts here.</p>
<p>LeoLabs is seeking a Sr Program Manager, National Security Programs to lead mission critical programs supporting Space Domain Awareness (SDA), Space Superiority, Missile Warning, and other national security initiatives for U.S. Government and commercial customers. </p>
<p>This role serves as a key customer-facing leader, responsible for delivering complex radar and mission capability programs while building trusted relationships with customer stakeholders and supporting continued mission expansion.</p>
<p>The Sr Program Manager will oversee program execution end-to-end, including contract delivery, customer engagement, cross-functional coordination, and overall program performance to ensure successful delivery of technical, operational, and business objectives.</p>
<p>This individual will work closely with Radar Systems Engineering, Mission Architecture, Product, Business Development, and Operations to ensure successful execution of current programs while supporting future mission opportunities.</p>
<p>This role offers strong growth potential into broader portfolio leadership as LeoLabs expands its U.S. Government business.</p>
<p>Key Responsibilities</p>
<p>Program Leadership & Execution</p>
<ul>
<li>Lead day-to-day execution of assigned programs as primary interface to customer stakeholders</li>
<li>Manage program scope, schedule, cost, performance, risks, dependencies, and contractual deliverables</li>
<li>Develop and maintain integrated program plans, schedules, and executive-level reporting</li>
<li>Track performance against technical, financial, and contractual objectives</li>
<li>Identify and mitigate risks while driving resolution of program issues</li>
<li>Support contract administration, change management, and compliance requirements</li>
<li>Coordinate milestone reviews, demonstrations, and operational transitions</li>
</ul>
<p>Customer Engagement</p>
<ul>
<li>Serve as primary customer-facing program lead across government and commercial stakeholders</li>
<li>Build and maintain trusted customer relationships throughout program execution</li>
<li>Lead program reviews, technical interchange meetings, and executive briefings</li>
<li>Translate customer mission needs into actionable program priorities</li>
<li>Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and responsiveness to evolving requirements</li>
</ul>
<p>Cross-Functional Leadership</p>
<ul>
<li>Coordinate execution across engineering, product, operations, and business functions, including:
<ul>
<li>Radar Systems Engineering</li>
<li>Software Engineering</li>
<li>Product Management</li>
<li>Mission Architecture</li>
<li>Modeling & Simulation</li>
<li>Operations</li>
<li>Business Development</li>
<li>Program Controls</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Drive alignment across technical and operational teams to ensure successful delivery</li>
</ul>
<p>Strategic Growth</p>
<ul>
<li>Partner with Business Development and Capture teams on follow-on opportunities and contract growth</li>
<li>Support proposal development, customer presentations, and solution shaping</li>
<li>Provide customer and market insights to Engineering, Product, and Executive teams</li>
<li>Contribute to account strategy and long-term mission area growth</li>
<li>Represent LeoLabs at customer engagements and industry events as appropriate</li>
</ul>
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<p>Required Qualifications</p>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Aerospace, Physical Sciences, or related field</li>
<li>8+ years of experience managing technical programs, customer-facing initiatives, or federal contracts</li>
<li>Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams in complex technical environments</li>
<li>Experience supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, aerospace, space, or defense programs</li>
<li>Strong understanding of program management principles, lifecycle execution, and risk management</li>
<li>Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills</li>
<li>Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment</li>
<li>S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance</li>
</ul>
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<p>Preferred Qualifications</p>
<ul>
<li>Experience supporting U.S. Space Force, U.S. Air Force, Intelligence Community, NASA, or similar customers</li>
<li>Familiarity with SDA, SSA, space operations, radar systems, or missile warning missions</li>
<li>Experience supporting capture, proposals, or customer growth initiatives</li>
<li>PMP certification or equivalent credential</li>
<li>Experience with cost-reimbursable, fixed-price, and time-and-materials contracts</li>
<li>Active U.S. security clearance</li>
<li>Master’s degree in a relevant field</li>
<li>Existing relationships within the national security space community</li>
</ul>
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<p>Work Location</p>
<p>Washington, D.C. metropolitan area preferred.<br>Periodic travel to customer sites, LeoLabs offices, and industry events is required.</p>
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<p>Growth Opportunity</p>
<p>As LeoLabs expands its national security mission portfolio, this role has the potential to evolve beyond individual program execution into portfolio leadership and broader mission ownership.</p>
<p>High-performing candidates may take on responsibility for multiple programs, customer portfolios, and strategic growth initiatives, with increasing leadership over teams supporting mission delivery and customer success.</p>
<p>This role provides a clear pathway toward Director-level leadership, with expanded responsibility for both program execution and mission growth.</p>
<p><strong>Perks and Benefits</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Global workforce: flexible remote/hybrid opportunities</li>
<li>Work on complex, meaningful missions with real-world impact</li>
<li>Unlimited paid time off for most roles</li>
<li>Competitive salary and equity packages</li>
<li>Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage</li>
<li>Access to the forefront of commercial space operations and defense innovation</li>
</ul>
<p>All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. </p>