Descriptions & RequirementsJob Description and Requirements
**Please note that this role can be based in any of the following locations: Colorado Springs, CO, Washington, DC area, Huntsville, AL, Exton, PA What You'll Be Doing- Lead execution of a large-scale enterprise software integration project for a critical missile defense customer, transitioning from phase one prototype to phase two production delivery
- Build and manage the integrated master schedule, project plans, and backlog in partnership with technical leads and a coalition of partner project managers
- Staff and direct a multidisciplinary team including internal engineers, subcontractors, and consultants, ensuring alignment across all delivery workstreams
- Serve as the primary point of contact for government stakeholders, leading milestone reviews, status briefings, and decision-support sessions with senior defense leadership
- Manage DevSecOps execution including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, secure deployments, and compliance with DoD cybersecurity frameworks like RMF and STIGs
- Proactively identify and mitigate risks across technical, schedule, and integration domains, working with partners to resolve issues before they impact delivery
- Coordinate cross-functional execution across sales, operations, finance, legal, and delivery teams to ensure commitments translate into successful outcomes
The Impact You Will Have- Deliver a mission-critical software system that directly supports U.S. missile defense operations and national security objectives
- Establish the execution discipline and program structure that will carry this effort through production delivery and into sustainment
- Improve visibility into project health, risks, and performance for AGI leadership and Synopsys stakeholders, enabling better decision-making and resource allocation
- Strengthen delivery processes and standards across AGI, setting a model for how complex government programs are executed
- Build trust and credibility with a high-priority defense customer, positioning AGI for follow-on work and long-term partnership
- Enable a distributed team of engineers, partners, and subcontractors to work effectively across organizational and security boundaries
- Contribute to the defense industrial base by helping deliver tools and capabilities that enhance mission readiness and operational effectiveness
What You'll Need- Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or related technical discipline, advanced degree strongly preferred
- 15+ years leading complex federal aerospace and defense projects including software development, systems integration, or technical product delivery
- Experience managing Agile software development projects including backlog management, sprint planning, and iterative delivery in defense environments
- Hands-on experience with DevSecOps pipelines, CI/CD tooling, automated testing, and secure deployments in classified or controlled environments
- Direct experience supporting Missile Defense or Space Operations programs, familiarity with MDA systems engineering practices and DoD 5000 acquisition processes is a strong plus
- Proficiency with program management and delivery tools such as Monday.com, Jira, GitLab, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms
Who You Are- You can walk into a program review with incomplete data, assess what is missing, and still provide leadership with a clear recommendation and path forward
- You have managed subcontractors and partners before, and you know how to hold them accountable without micromanaging or creating friction
- You can explain a technical tradeoff involving cybersecurity compliance and deployment architecture to a government program manager in two sentences without losing the nuance
- You operate autonomously, prioritizing across competing demands and making sound decisions without waiting for someone to tell you what matters most
- You have built integrated master schedules and project plans for multi-organization efforts, and you know the difference between a schedule that drives execution and one that just looks good in a briefing
- You are comfortable working in classified environments, navigating JWICS, SIPRNet, and SCIF operations as part of normal program execution
The Team You'll Be Part OfYou will be part of Ansys Government Initiatives (AGI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Synopsys that provides advanced engineering simulation and digital mission solutions to U.S. national security, defense, space, and microelectronics programs. AGI has been a trusted partner to the defense community since 1989, helping customers apply Synopsys and Ansys software to solve complex, multidomain problems and validate designs throughout the product lifecycle. You will work closely with a coalition of partner organizations, internal AGI delivery teams, and government stakeholders to execute a high-visibility missile defense program.
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In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses. Synopsys offers comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a competitive total rewards package. The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter can share more specific details on the total rewards package upon request. The base salary range for this role is across the U.S.
