Firefly Space Systems

Senior Program Development Manager (Clearance Required)

Firefly Space Systems$182K — $232K *
Aerospace & Defense
15+ years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or computer science
  • Active DoD SECRET clearance or higher
  • Over 20 years of technical program management experience in U.S. Government or aerospace
  • 15+ years in developing capture plans and technical proposals for DoD or Intelligence Community
  • Experience leading technical proposal efforts exceeding $50M

Responsibilities

  • Identify and manage opportunity pipelines within Strategic Campaigns
  • Lead opportunities through a gated milestone process
  • Act as Proposal Manager and develop solution content in collaboration with technical teams
  • Manage proposal schedules and budgets while ensuring timely content delivery
  • Develop teaming strategies and subcontract RFPs
  • Create marketing materials to showcase SciTec's capabilities
  • Brief leadership on new business pipeline status and initiatives

Benefits

  • 4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match
  • 100% company paid HSA Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • 100% company paid Life and Long-term Disability insurance
  • Annual Profit-Sharing Plan and Discretionary Performance Bonus
  • Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay
Full Job Description
SciTec has an immediate opportunity for a talented business development professional with technical product background and a track record of business growth to serve as a Senior Program Development Manager (PDM) and work to develop business and program in line with our strategic growth initiatives. This on-site (in-office) position is based in our Herndon, VA office. The PDM reports to the Executive Director of Program Development and is responsible for identifying, tracking, developing, and capturing new business opportunities within assigned Strategic Campaigns. The PDM leads or actively contributes to proposals. The PDM must be able to perform as an individual contributor and lead or serve on teams within a tight schedule environment. Responsibilities • Identify, capture, and maintain program opportunity pipelines and roadmaps within assigned Strategic Campaigns as part of overall corporate strategy • Lead assigned opportunities through a gated milestone process, leading to a proposal development effort or a no-bid decision • Lead assigned proposal efforts as the Proposal Manager and manage development of proposal solution content (win themes, features/benefits, proof points, graphics, etc.) with the technical team (company and teammates) and proposal compliance content with internal Business Operations organizations (Contracts, Finance, IT, Security, etc.) • Develop and track to a proposal schedule, establish and manage the proposal budget baseline, and support other proposal efforts to ensure timely delivery of all required proposal content • Develop teaming strategies, teaming agreements, and subcontract RFPs • Develop marketing materials and articulate SciTec's capabilities and solutions to customers and industry partners • Brief corporate and portfolio leadership on the status and progress of new business pipeline and initiatives • Support pre-award activities including addressing customer questions, BAFO, and teammate engagement • Support just-awarded program standup activities to include kickoff meetings, staff hiring, team orientation and collaborative IT environments • Periodic business travel may be necessary to meet with customers and industry teammates and to represent SciTec at tradeshows and conferences • Other duties as assigned Requirements • Master's degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or computer science • Active DoD SECRET clearance or higher • U.S. Government or aerospace industry experience in technical program management roles of 20+ years • Industry experience of 15+ years leading the development of capture plans and technical proposals in support of Department of Defense or Intelligence Community • Experience in leading proposal development efforts, including proposal development process and conducting meetings/reviews. Should include experience leading and winning individual technical proposal efforts in excess of $50M • Possess strong verbal and written skills to articulate and refine our technical and managerial solutions that align with customers' needs • Ability to interact and develop positive relationships with customers, teammates, and company senior leadership • Possess strong team building, time-management, and conflict-resolution abilities • Demonstrated attention to detail Preferred Experience and Skills • Demonstrated experience working with the Intelligence Community, U.S. Space Force (USSF), Missile Defense Agency (MDA), U.S. Air Force (USAF), or Space Development Agency (SDA) • Demonstrated domain expertise in technologies, applications, and operations in one or more of the following mission areas: national security space systems, battle management command and control (BMC2), integrated air and missile defense, or ISR • Demonstrated experience leading technical teams to develop new capabilities and solutions for US Government customers • Demonstrated track record of business development success with US Government customers in national security space arena Benefits SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including: • 4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match • 100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options • 80% company paid Dental insurance • 100% company paid Vision insurance • 100% company paid Life insurance • 100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance • 100% company paid Hospital Indemnity insurance • Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness insurance • Short-term Disability insurance • Annual Profit-Sharing Plan • Discretionary Performance Bonus • Paid Parental Leave • Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay • Flexible Work Hours The pay range for this position is $182,000 - $232,000 / year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation.

About Firefly Space Systems

Firefly Space Systems was an American aerospace manufacturer based in Cedar Park, Texas. The company was founded in 2013 with the goal of developing low-cost launch vehicles for the small satellite industry. Firefly's Alpha rocket was designed to carry payloads of up to 1,000 kg to low Earth orbit. The company was acquired by EOS Launcher in 2017 and is now known as Firefly Aerospace. Firefly Aerospace is continuing the development of the Alpha rocket and is also working on a larger rocket called Beta, which is designed to carry payloads of up to 8,000 kg to low Earth orbit. Firefly Aerospace is committed to providing affordable access to space for small satellite operators.
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