Program Manager

SciTec, a wholly owned subsidiary of Firefly Aerospace, is a dynamic non-traditional defense contractor that delivers advanced technologies in support of U.S. National Security and Defense. For the past forty-five plus years, we have supported Department of Defense customers by developing innovative remote sensing algorithms, tools, and techniques to deliver world-class data exploitation capabilities supporting missile defense; intelligence, surveillance, & reconnaissance; space domain awareness; and aircraft survivability missions.

Important Notice: SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. SciTec cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of employee work visas of any type. Further, U.S. citizenship is a requirement to obtain and keep a security clearance. Applicants that do not meet these requirements will not be considered. 

As we grow, we’re looking for a mission-driven Program Manager who is ready to make a real impact with purpose. The DPM is responsible for supporting the Program Manager in leading and managing the cost, schedule, scope, quality, risk, and performance through agile software development executed from our Boulder, CO office. If you’re passionate about delivering mission critical solutions, SciTec is the place for you. 

Responsibilities 

• Project Planning & Execution: Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, resources allocation, and risk management strategies to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget 

• Change Management: Identify and communicate potential and contractual impacts to scope, schedule, and financials through proactive communication to the PM and senior management, and collaborative change impact analysis 

• Team & Stakeholder Management: Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams, while managing relationships and expectations with customers and stakeholders

• Technical Oversight: Support technical leads with the management of requirements and roadmap development 

• Reporting & Communication: Prepare regular project status reports and present findings to senior management and other stakeholders, clearly translating complex technical data to understandable language

• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements, implement new technologies, and drive innovation within assigned project activities

• Provide direction and leadership to Agile software development team
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or business (management, business) discipline with 12+ years of professional experience 

• 7+ years defense industry experience as a project manager or deputy project manager in software development 

• Experience resource planning for and/or staffing large, complex software development programs 

• 6+ years financial management experience 

• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve with a large software development team 

• Ability to obtain and maintain an active DoD Final SECRET clearance or higher 

• Experience with Agile software development methodology, including a working knowledge of Jira and Confluence 

• Good verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent attention to detail 

Candidates who have one or more of the following skills will be preferred 

• Experience as Scrum Master for Agile software development team 

• Experience developing and delivering on Other Transaction Authority program efforts 

• Certifications in Project Management or Agile  

• Previous government contracting proposal, Basis of Estimate (BOE), and/or negotiations experience  

• Subcontractor management  

• Active DoD Final Top Secret/SCI clearance 

Benefits

SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• 4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match
• 100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options
• 80% company paid Dental insurance
• 100% company paid Vision insurance
• 100% company paid Life insurance
• 100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance
• Short-term Disability insurance
• Annual Profit-Sharing Plan
• Discretionary Performance Bonus
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay
• Flexible work hours

The pay range for this position is $158,000 - $227,000 / year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation.

SciTec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. VET/Disabled.