Satellite Program Manager
Job Description
Location: Chantilly, VA
Clearance: Active TS/SCI Required
U.S. Citizen required
Position Overview
OMNI is seeking an experienced Satellite SETA Program Manager to support a high-priority national security space program in Chantilly, VA. This position serves as a trusted advisor to the Government Program Office, providing technical, programmatic, acquisition, and financial oversight across the development, integration, testing, and deployment of advanced satellite systems.
The ideal candidate combines strong spacecraft engineering expertise with program management experience and the ability to effectively coordinate across government, SETA, and contractor organizations to ensure mission success.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the Government Program Office’s primary liaison for satellite subsystem development, integration, testing, and operational activities.
Partner with Government Program Managers to plan, execute, and oversee contractor performance throughout the system lifecycle.
Support acquisition activities including proposal evaluations, contract execution, CDRL reviews, and award fee assessments.
Monitor program budgets, contract execution, EVM metrics, obligations, and funding requirements.
Participate in contractor Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), technical reviews, and milestone events, providing independent assessments and recommendations.
Coordinate with systems engineers, technical SMEs, and contractor teams to evaluate technical performance, schedule execution, and mission readiness.
Identify and communicate technical, programmatic, and schedule risks to government leadership.
Develop briefings, status reports, and decision-support materials for senior stakeholders.
Track subsystem development progress and support mission-level, enterprise-level, and program-level reviews.