Program Manager

Since its inception in 2004, Geost has been committed to solving mission-critical space domain and ISR challenges for DOD, IC and commercial customers. Our vision is to revolutionize the space-based payload market with innovative and novel designs for space, terrestrial, and airborne environments. As we grow our operations in Tucson, we remain dedicated to the collaborative and innovative culture that is the foundation of our business. Geost is an operating unit of LightRidge Solutions.

Position Summary

Geost seeks an enthusiastic and highly capable Senior Manager, Programs with recent experience in successfully delivering systems to customers. The ideal candidate will possess experience in leading programs including EO sensors or payloads, electronics, and/or software for space or ground systems. This role is fully responsible for delivery on all assigned program commitments. Responsible for leading efforts in EO space missions, ground-based sensor networks, or internal research and development.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Program Execution: Monitor and drive the progress of assigned programs, ensuring they remain on schedule and within budget, and address any issues or risks that arise.
• Resource Management: Identify, and coordinate assignment of all resources for assigned programs.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate potential risks to assigned programs, develop contingency plans, and ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Stakeholder Communication: Maintain clear and consistent communication with assigned program stakeholders internal and customer. Lead program and customer meetings and reviews.
• Performance Reporting: Track program progress, prepare reports, analyze data for corrective action.
• Budget Management: Develop, manage, and stay on assigned program budgets.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure assigned projects meet the required quality standards.
• Business Acumen: Understanding and attention to assigned program financial commitments and their connection with the company's larger business plans.
• New Business: Identify and pursue expanded program opportunities. As part of a Capture Team, lead the development of program plans and pricing in support of new pursuits and proposals.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with key customers, partners, and stakeholders.
• Continuous improvement mindset and high attention to detail and accuracy.

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor's or master's degree in business, technology, or a related field.
• A bachelor's degree and 9+ years, or graduate degree and 7+ years, of applicable experience leading programs in the Aerospace & Defense industry.
• An active US Government Security Clearance. Current SSBI is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with space EO and IR payloads, electronics, software, and/or remote sensing.
• Experience performing in a dynamic and high-visibility role.
• Proven financial acumen.
• Strong knowledge of, or experience with, Capture Management
• Willingness to be on-site 3 days per week, or as needed, to meet program commitments.
• Ability to travel and support off-site work as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading space or terrestrial based remote sensing programs.
• Experience with formal program management tools (e.g., Earned Value Management)
• Competency coordinating major suppliers and/or subcontracts
• Knowledge of FAR and/or OTA contracting
• Leading cross-functional teams in a matrix environment
• PMP Certification

Geost reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Benefits

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including but not limited to:

• Health benefits
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Basic life with AD&D
  • Short-term disability
  • Long term disability
  • Ancillary (Voluntary life with AD&D, accident, critical illness, hospital, and pet)
  • Spending accounts (HSA, FSA, and DCFSA)
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• 401(k) (including automatic company contribution)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Leaves (Parental, pregnancy, and military)
• Annual bonus incentive

Geost is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Geost is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact recruiting@geost.com.

Pay Transparency: The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)