Auria is looking to hire a Task Order Manager to support HADES. This opening requires full-time presence in Kirtland AFB, NM
The Hybrid Architecture and Development for Experimental Systems (HADES) Program provides maintenance, sustainment, development, integration, and test support for ground systems supporting experimental mission capabilities at the Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) Support Complex at Kirtland AFB, NM. The program supports existing capabilities and the development, integration, testing, and deployment of capabilities supporting new mission partners and emerging mission requirements within TS/SCI and Special Access Program (SAP) environments.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO DO:The Task Order Manager serves as the primary leader responsible for the planning, execution, and delivery of assigned task order activities supporting the HADES Program. The Task Order Manager provides day-to-day leadership of multidisciplinary teams and is responsible for staffing, schedule execution, risk management, subcontractor coordination, performance monitoring, and stakeholder coordination. Working closely with Government stakeholders, program leadership, and technical teams, the Task Order Manager ensures successful execution of task order requirements while supporting emerging mission needs, onboarding new mission partners, and maintaining continuity of support across complex technical environments.
WHAT THE TEAM REQUIRES:- US Citizen with Active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI and SAP access.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), Business, Management, or related discipline.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience supporting or managing complex DoD or Federal programs involving sustainment, systems engineering, systems integration, mission support, software development, infrastructure, or related technical activities.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting space, satellite ground systems, command and control, telemetry processing, mission management, or related space enterprise programs.
- Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams supporting engineering, software, infrastructure, cybersecurity, integration, test, or mission support activities.
- Demonstrated experience planning, executing, and tracking technical work activities using schedules, milestones, metrics, and performance reporting.
- Demonstrated experience supporting staffing, workforce planning, recruiting, onboarding, retention, and resource allocation activities.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating with Government stakeholders, technical leads, mission partners, subcontractors, and program leadership to support successful execution of program requirements.
- Experience developing staffing, resource, and execution plans supporting emerging requirements, mission onboarding, and evolving mission priorities.
- Demonstrated experience identifying, tracking, and mitigating program risks, issues, and execution challenges.
- Demonstrated experience supporting workforce transitions, knowledge transfer, continuity planning, or organizational growth initiatives.
- Excellent verbal, written, communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Mission-Driven Professional: Collaborative contributor motivated by the opportunity to develop cutting-edge solutions that protect and serve both the nation and the world.
WHAT THE TEAM PREFERS: - Experience supporting U.S. Space Force, Space Systems Command, Combatant Commands, Space Development Agency, National Reconnaissance Office, Missile Defense Agency, or other space-focused DoD organizations.
- Experience supporting TS/SCI and SAP programs operating across multiple security domains.
- Experience supporting maintenance, sustainment, development, integration, and test activities for satellite ground systems, mission systems, or research and development environments.
- Experience developing or managing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), program metrics, and performance reporting.
- Experience supporting Agile development, DevSecOps, digital engineering, or model-based engineering environments.
- Project Management Professional (PMP), Program Management Professional (PgMP), DAWIA Program Management, Agile, Scrum Master, or equivalent certification.
- Master's degree in engineering, Systems Engineering, Business Administration, Management, or a related discipline.
PAY TRANSPARENCY: The salary offered will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications - skills, education & experience - and the position level. $118,700 - $154,400
APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 30, 2026
Pay Range: $118,700 - $154,400 per year
