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Program Director, Radar Programs

AST SpaceMobile
Location
Lanham, Maryland, United States
Posted
18 days ago
Department
Defense
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, systems engineering, business, or a related technical field
  • A minimum of 12 years of program management experience in the aerospace/defense industry
  • Direct experience managing firm-fixed-price, milestone-based U.S. Government or prime/subcontract programs
  • Strong executive presence and stakeholder management skills
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams under schedule and cost pressure
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Nice to have
  • Master's degree
  • PMP certification
  • Experience managing satellite or space systems programs
  • Experience with DoD cost and schedule reporting frameworks
  • Experience with satellite communications, optical inter-satellite links, or SATCOM ground segment programs
What the job really is

The Program Director for Radar Programs at AST SpaceMobile will lead a mission-critical program supporting U.S. Government national security objectives, overseeing the full lifecycle of satellite delivery and operations. This role involves managing customer relationships, coordinating cross-functional teams, maintaining schedules, and ensuring compliance with reporting requirements. The Director will also mentor staff and contribute to proposal development and program management processes.

Things to weigh
  • High-visibility leadership position with direct reporting to the Director of Program Management
  • Role involves significant travel to Washington, D.C. area and other program locations
  • The job description may change based on business demands, indicating potential variability in responsibilities
Job score2.6/5
Benefits1/5
Freshness4/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity4/5
Pay transparency0/5

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