Senior Program Manager, National Security Programs

requirements Coordinate milestone reviews, demonstrations, and operational transitions Customer Engagement Serve as primary customer-facing program lead across government and commercial stakeholders Build and maintain trusted customer relationships throughout program execution Lead program reviews, technical interchange meetings, and executive briefings Translate customer mission needs into actionable program priorities Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and responsiveness to evolving

requirements Cross-Functional Leadership Coordinate execution across engineering, product, operations, and business functions, including: Radar Systems Engineering Software Engineering Product Management Mission Architecture Modeling & Simulation Operations Business Development Program Controls Drive alignment across technical and operational teams to ensure successful delivery Strategic Growth Partner with Business Development and Capture teams on follow-on opportunities and contract growth Support proposal development, customer presentations, and solution shaping Provide customer and market insights to Engineering, Product, and Executive teams Contribute to account strategy and long-term mission area growth Represent LeoLabs at customer engagements and industry events as appropriate Required

Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Aerospace, Physical Sciences, or related field 8+ years of experience managing technical programs, customer-facing initiatives, or federal contracts Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams in complex technical environments Experience supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, aerospace, space, or defense programs Strong understanding of program management principles, lifecycle execution, and risk management Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance Preferred

Qualifications Experience supporting U.S. Space Force, U.S. Air Force, Intelligence Community, NASA, or similar customers Familiarity with SDA, SSA, space operations, radar systems, or missile warning missions Experience supporting capture, proposals, or customer growth initiatives PMP certification or equivalent credential Experience with cost-reimbursable, fixed-price, and time-and-materials contracts Active U.S. security clearance Master’s degree in a relevant field Existing relationships within the national security space community Work Location Washington, D.C. metropolitan area preferred. Periodic travel to customer sites, LeoLabs offices, and industry events is required. Growth Opportunity As LeoLabs expands its national security mission portfolio, this role has the potential to evolve beyond individual program execution into portfolio leadership and broader mission ownership. High-performing candidates may take on responsibility for multiple programs, customer portfolios, and strategic growth initiatives, with increasing leadership over teams supporting mission delivery and customer success. This role provides a clear pathway toward Director-level leadership, with expanded responsibility for both program execution and mission growth.

Perks and

Benefits Global workforce: flexible remote/hybrid opportunities Work on complex, meaningful missions with real-world impact Unlimited paid time off for most roles Competitive salary and equity packages Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage Access to the forefront of commercial space operations and defense innovation All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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