Program Manager

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ARKA Group L.P. is an advanced technologies company serving the U.S. military, intelligence community, and commercial space industry delivering next-generation solutions to support the national security space domain. ARKA has a 60-year legacy reaching back to the very beginning of our country’s space endeavors. We’re a legacy of mission excellence built on ground-breaking technologies. Join the ARKA mission and discover your next career opportunity now!

Position Overview:

We are seeking a program manager who is passionate about working closely with customers to solve difficult mission-critical challenges. In this important role, you will be engaging directly with our customers, managing project timelines and budgets, and working hand in hand with our engineering, finance and production partners to deliver customer mission success. As a program manager, you will be the hub of critical relationships powering the engine of growth and success at ARKA Group LP.

Basic Qualifications:

• Lead efforts in the satellite and launch communication domain from bid estimation through delivery and support to the delight and success of our customers
• The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring, executing, and instilling programmatic controls of engineering and production programs, and supporting an environment of partnership with their peers
• Oversee multiple project teams, ensuring program goals are reached, successfully managing budget and funding channels
• Develop and manage budget for projects and be accountable for delivering against established business goals and objectives
• Work with other project managers to identify risks and opportunities across multiple projects within the department
• Analyze, evaluate, and overcome program risks, and produce program reports for management and stakeholders
• Support bid and proposal efforts designing the space solutions of tomorrow based on exceptional past performance and strong customer relationships
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, engineering-related field, Business Administration
• 5+ years in a project management role (preference given to those with program management experience) plus 5 years of other related experience.
• Exceptional leadership, time management, facilitation, and organizational skills
• Outstanding working knowledge of change management principles and performance evaluation processes
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10+ years of project management experience
• Experience in satellite ground systems
• Experience working with the US Space Force, NASA, NOAA, and/or NRO
• Software development experience
• Proven proposal writing experience

Pay Range: $120,000 - $160,000

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

The application window for this position will close in 40 days.

Location:

This position is based out of ARKA’s Colorado Springs, CO campus. If you like city life, but also enjoy the great outdoors, Colorado Springs is the place for you. The city rests at the base of Pikes Peak. The 14,115-foot summit is just one of dozens of area attractions, including scenic trains, museums, parks, a zoo and more. With a mild climate and plenty of sunshine, the Springs boasts some of the state’s best recreation opportunities. The city is also known for its robust high-tech and sports industries. We are home to the U.S. Air Force Academy and four military bases and with the Olympic Training Center and dozens of sports federations nearby, it’s common to spot world-class athletes around town.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive medical/vision/dental insurance packages
• Company contributions to qualified HSA accounts
• 401k retirement plan with industry leading company contributions
• 3 weeks of vacation accrual per year plus time off for sick leave and unscheduled life events
• 13 paid holidays
• Continuing education benefit up to $25k/year for approved programs
• Annual bonus program based on company and employee performance
• Company paid life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance
• 4 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

EHS/Environmental Requirements:

This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to use hands to keyboard, communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions and remain stationary for extended periods of the time. This would require the ability to move around the campus and occasionally move/lift items weighing up to 40 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Applicants are invited to apply for a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job. To apply, send a request to staffing@arka.org or contact 203-797-5000 and press 2 for Human Resources.

ITC & Security Clearance Requirements:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance. The form contained in this link will provide insight into the information the government requests as part of the clearance process. https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf86.pdf.

Visa Restrictions:

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Employment with any of the ARKA Group companies in the US is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre-employment requirements to include a credit check, background check and drug screen.

ARKA Group L.P. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.