Technical Project Manager

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Maxar is currently seeking a Direct Access Program (DAP) Technical Project Manager to join our team in Westminster, CO.

Life with Us 

As a member of the Direct Access and Remote Systems (DARS) team, you will provide customers with the capability to task the Maxar satellites directly and receive and process their own image data through a Maxar-delivered customer ground station or Direct Access Facility (DAF). You will be responsible for the management of the deployment of DAF solutions to customers, development of new customer solutions, and maintenance of the roadmap for each customer. You will work closely with customers to identify and solve problems, provide technical direction to contractors and vendors, and support business development activities. An ideal candidate will be one with technical management experience with development contractors, as well as system engineering and experience in satellite ground systems. 

Your Career: We’re very serious about professional development and continuing education at Maxar. We offer our team members with the opportunity to define their own career trajectory. Our group has amazing resources to support learning and development. You will work with your manager, or a mentor, to set goals and design a development plan to advance your career. 
 

What you'll do day-to-day (with your colleagues): 

• Create and manage the collection of technical and financial data across the DARS team for input into new and renewal proposals and for DAF customers. 
• Create and manage the execution of implementation plans for the installation and startup of new DAF systems and upgrade of existing DAF systems, which includes managing the technical and schedule performance of contractors and managing the expectations of the customer. 
• Partner closely with internal business and technical teams in the creation and compilation of proposals. This includes DARS, business development, pricing, systems engineering, development, integration and test, mission control, and collection planning organizations for the implementation of new DAFs and on-going support of existing DAFs. 
• Follow systems engineering processes, working with customers, vendors, and internal organizations, to define concepts of operations, develop requirements, and oversee development, coordinate tests (factory, site, etc.), and ensure requirements are met for new DAF deliveries or DAF upgrades. 
• Provide oversight of technical designs and implementations to ensure adherence to the planned architecture/requirements and expected performance during operations. 
• Work with customer, vendor and internal teams on technical issues that arise during project execution, balancing the needs of delivering the project on budget/schedule with the needs of providing a solution that meets the customer’s requirements. 
• Define and prepare any additional DAP documentation that may be required during a DAF project. 
• Ensure that projects adhere to Maxar and U.S. government policies for export and protection of data and imagery. 
• Support communication to internal departments regarding project budget, resources, and cash flow. 
• Support DARS O&M contract team with contract reviews and renewals. 
• Support new business development by providing engineering analyses, cost and schedule estimates, and proposal support. 
• Support development and implementation of a DAP roadmap to provide architectural improvements to existing DAF and headquarters infrastructure as well as planning for next-generation systems. 
• Technical writing of proposals, design documentation, statements of work, etc. 
• Clearly and effectively communicate and coordinate with customers and external vendors. 

Minimum requirements for this position: 

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, applied science, or related field. Four additional years of experience may be substituted for a degree. Master's degree may be substituted for two additional years of experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project or program management or related work experience
• Strong ability to write, read, and understand technical concepts  
• Ability to travel up to 20% internationally

These skills would be amazing: 

• 5+ years of experience in satellite ground systems engineering and technical management
• Master’s degree in engineering or an applied science 
• Strong understanding of satellite ground system equipment, software and systems, which include collection planning, mission operations, and image production and delivery system 
• Professional presence in front of customers 
• Professional assertiveness

Maxar has been recognized by Built In as a "Best Place to Work" in both Colorado and Washington D.C., making it a top workplace. This designation is based on analysis of compensation, benefits, and focus on remote and flexible work options, diversity programs, and more. 

There is a reason we boast awards like Best Employer, Best Place to Work, Top Employer, and Candidate Experience Winner. Our strength is in our people. Each team member makes a unique contribution.

to our collective mission. So, we recognize that with best-in-class benefits like:

• 401K matching and immediate vesting schedule
• Career growth opportunities
• Family-friendly benefits like maternity and paternity leave, adoption reimbursement, flexible hours, hybrid work options
• Programs to help you grow, like tuition reimbursement, hackathons, and career development
• Student loan repayment
• Generous time off
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision at affordable monthly rates

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● The base pay for this position within Colorado is: $87,000.00 - $145,000.00 annually.

For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.maxar.com/careers/benefits

The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.  If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. 

The date of posting can be found on Maxar’s Career page at the top of each job posting.

To apply, submit your application via Maxar’s Career page.

Maxar Technologies values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.