We have an immediate opportunity for a
Program Manager who is excited to apply their talents to our customer's challenging project and one who will thrive in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate is a recognized professional with hands-on expertise and an excellent understanding of project management and associated concepts. You will manage a team working within a fast-paced environment delivering infrastructure and end-to-end software solutions.
Position location is hybrid based on customer locations.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities- Program Management Support
- Cost Report Development and Analysis
- Contract Management including setup in financial management software, Mod reviews, Funding Runout tracking, EAC/VAC analysis
- Schedule Development
- CDRL generation
- Supporting Status and Customer Meetings
- ROM and Proposal Support
- Dependencies and Risk Support
- Monthly Status Reports
- EVM
- Program Startup Support
- Support early phases of starting a program to establish appropriate infrastructure for the team and ensure contract compliance
- WBS Definition, Charge Number Setup
- Process Definition
- Business Rhythm definition
- Schedule & Milestones preparation and support
- CDRL planning
- Program Leadership
- Serve as primary POC to customer and SMX team for small projects, both internal and external.
- People Leadership
- Serve as primary people manager to SMX Space & Intelligence BU employees on the program(s) supported
Required Skills & Experience- Clearance Required: Top Secret/ TS(SCI eligible) preferred. This position requires the ability to obtain a DOD TS/SCI eligible Clearance. Interim or Active DOD TS/SCI eligible clearance or higher is preferred. Due to the clearance requirement, U.S. Citizenship is required. Candidate also must agree to participate in a background screen.
- BS or advanced degree in Business Administration or another relevant field
- 3-5+ years of experience in a project engineering, program management, or finance role (an advanced degree (eg: Masters, PhD) provides two years of experience)
- Experience managing programs in the defense and aerospace fields, especially as a subcontractor
- Experience with general Program Management tools such as Excel, MS Project, and Powerpoint
- Excellent organization skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Desired Skills & Experience - Domain experience with Space and/or IC Communities
- Experience with CostPoint, Salesforce
- PMI Certification
- Interim or Active TS/SCI eligible security clearance or higher
Application Deadline: July 13, 2026
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The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.
The proposed salary for this position is:
$120,000-$170,000 USD
