Senior Mission Manager - Ts/sci

Vardaspace

El Segundo, California, United States
Base: $160,000 - $200,000 py; bonus/equity: stock ...
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Active us top secret security clearance required
7+ years program or project management experience
Experience with us government contracts execution
** Vardaspace is seeking a Senior Mission Manager to oversee the execution of customer missions, acting as the primary technical and programmatic interface. The ideal candidate should have extensive project management experience, particularly with government contracts and spacecraft missions. **

Job Summary

  • Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure for pharmaceutical processing and reentry capsules while expanding the economic bounds of humankind.
  • The Senior Mission Manager serves as the primary technical and programmatic interface for customers, shepherding missions from pre-contract phases through recovery of flown assets.
  • Employees receive equity in a fully funded space startup, unlimited PTO, and on-site meals including lunch, snacks, and dinners twice a week.

Matching Summary

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** Vardaspace is seeking a Senior Mission Manager to oversee the execution of customer missions, acting as the primary technical and programmatic interface. The ideal candidate should have extensive project management experience, particularly with government contracts and spacecraft missions. **

Salary

Base: $160,000 - $200,000 per year; Bonus/Equity: Stock options and/or long-term cash awards available; Benefits: 401(k) matching, unlimited PTO, health/vision/dental insurance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Active US Top Secret security clearance required
  • 7+ years program or project management experience
  • Experience with US Government contracts execution
  • Spacecraft mission design and integration expertise
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice-to-have

  • Master's degree in engineering field preferred
  • 8+ years experience with NASA or launch contracts
  • Full spacecraft mission lifecycle cradle-to-grave experience
  • Experience negotiating requirements and contract changes
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

Key Requirements

  • Must possess active US Top Secret security clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or science discipline
  • 7+ years of Program or Project Management experience
  • US Citizen or lawful permanent resident (ITAR compliance)
  • Experience with spacecraft mission design and operations

Work Rights

Must be US citizen or lawful permanent resident

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