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Program Manager - Space Force Programs

Company:
Ursa Space Systems
Location:
Ithaca, NY, 14850
Posted:
June 29, 2025
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Program Manager - Space Force Programs - (2 positions available)

About Ursa Space Systems

Ursa Space Systems is building ground-breaking solutions to deliver global intelligence to organizations around the world. Through our SAR/EO/RF satellite network, and data fusion expertise, Ursa Space detects real-time changes in the physical world to expand transparency. Our subscription and custom services enable you to access satellite imagery and analytic results with no geographic, political or weather-related limitations. Job Summary

We are looking for attentive and driven Program Managers to join our team. Your main duties will be interfacing with Space Force (USSF) and other DOD customers to successfully execute contracts. The PM will support Space Force efforts throughout the whole life cycle of the opportunity, including technical proposal support, execution support from award, supporting customer milestones, generating programmatic artifacts and deliverables, creating, leading and managing the deliverables produced by Ursa Space for the Space Force customer.

This position will report directly to the Director of Strategic Government Solutions who also has the functional role as Account Manager USSF. A successful Program Manager will demonstrate the ability to work closely with the Space Force and other DOD customer program management team to ensure successful delivery of contract requirements. Job Responsibilities

Ensure all technical artifacts and deliverables are successfully delivered to the customer

Work closely with Ursa Management to ensure cost, schedule and performance are successfully delivered to the customer.

Support new proposal efforts with technical writing, proposal management support, subcontractor evaluation, and other duties as requested.

Technical background including all aspects of space-based TCPED process

Proven experience integrating multiple data/analytics to address complex problems in a high-tempo operational environment

Ability to translate mission requirements into technical solutions

Experience directing technical teams to deliver to specification, on time and within budget

Attention to detail tracking technical deliverables, schedules, and personnel

Proven ability to execute within budget and timeframe

Familiarity with multiple Remote Sensing phenomenologies and data sets such as RF, SAR, EO, AIS, PAI

Results-oriented with focus on achieving client goals quickly and cost efficiently

Experience with multi-source, multi-int sensemaking

Deep understanding of workflows and ability oversee transition from to manual to automated processing

Ability to manage multiple technical teams across company and subcontractors

Based on the needs of the company, you may be required to work occasional nights and weekends

Primary Ursa interface for Space Force customer communications as related to program execution

Ability to travel periodically to Customer CONUS locations (approx 6 times per year), such as Los Angeles CA, Colorado Springs, CO, Washington, DC and other locations as needed.

All other duties as assigned Requirements

Five years experience in Project/Program Management with strong preference with experience managing DoD, Intelligence Community.

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

Past experience building relationships with DoD / US Government customers

US Citizen, with ability to attain TS/SCI security clearance, if needed.

Technical Degree (Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or Mathematics) or business degree and experience managing technical programs Preferred Skills

Commercial Space ecosystem understanding/expertise

PMP of DAWIA Certifications

Experience managing DoD Operational contracts

Active TS/SCI security clearance

PMP (or related) Certification / Education

MS or MBA Compensation Range

Range $130,000 -160,000 depending on experience

Compensation range includes base salary only

Location

We are headquartered in Ithaca, NY and have a remote workforce in other locations throughout the United States.

Benefits and Perks

Competitive Compensation

Discretionary PTO & Flexible Scheduling

Stock Options

401(k) Match

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage for you and your dependents

FSA & HSA Plans

Employer-paid Life Insurance

Employer-paid LTD and STD for Parental and Family Care

11 Paid Holidays

Employee Resource Groups

Educational Assistance Program

Professional Development Opportunities

And more…

Company Values

Use the team

Figure it out and own it

Aim for elegant simplicity

Empower diversity & inclusivity

Do the right thing

Be scrappy

Ursa Space Systems, Inc is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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