Hiring: Sr. Program Manager - Missile Defense Company: True Anomaly Location: Long Beach, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 11:16:01 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Agile, Program Management, Risk Management, Security Clearance, Systems Engineering About the job Experience: •Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 9 years of prior relevant experience; Or, Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience; Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience •9 years of prior relevant experience; Or, Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience; Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience Required Skills: •Manage complex situations, delegate authority, lead and inspire your team, drive innovative thinking, instill collaboration, drive for success, challenge status quo, and demonstrate the ability to adapt to dynamic situations •Create, implement, and own the coordinated program baseline (cost, schedule, technical) with the chief engineer •Serve as a liaison, with other customer facing team members, between our company and our customers—developing deep relationships to understand their needs and align our program goals with their mission objectives. •Lead cross-functional teams to successfully integrate and execute missile defense missions as well as deliver tailored products and services that meet and exceed customer expectations. •Direct the responsibilities and activities of the program team including program management, systems engineering, communications and IT, mission operations, facilities management, security, safety, and contracts/financial/supply chain support functions •Provide strategic direction and setting priorities that reflect customer goals while managing day-to-day issues to keep projects on time and within budget. •Perform risk and issue assessments with a focus on minimizing customer impact, ensuring rapid resolution and transparent escalation when needed. •Develop innovative solutions to resolve difficult program challenges including cost, schedule, and technical performance Qualifications: •Demonstrated experience delivering a complex space vehicle or weapons system through the entire engineering life cycle—from initial concept and design through integration, testing, and final deployment. •A proven track record in building strong customer relationships through effective team building, conflict resolution, and communication—both internally and externally. •Demonstrated experience managing large-scale, high-value contracts (typically $50M+), with deep expertise in the research and development phase including budget oversight, risk management, and milestone-driven execution. •Hands-on experience managing risk and overseeing cost, schedule, and technical baselines in aerospace, engineering, or software development programs, all with a clear focus on delivering customer value. •Strong analytical background with the evaluation of requests for proposals and/or quotes. •Active Secret and eligibility to obtain Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance •Master’s Degree •Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring that every project maintains a strong customer focus. •Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a strong background in customer interfacing and experience in National Security aerospace programs. •Demonstrated capacity to establish new & further refining existing templates, tools, & guidelines for program documentation & execution Compensation: •$140,000 - $250,000 / year •Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!