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Senior Technical Program Manager II

Rocket Lab Corporation
Location
Tucson, AZ
Posted
13 days ago
Department
121 OS - Space Programs
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, technology, or technical discipline
  • 8+ years of experience in managing technical projects for the US Government
  • Proven ability to lead a team to the completion of program and project milestones
  • Hands-on expertise with active optical systems
  • Experience with space EO payloads, test plan development, astronomy, physics, electronics, software, and/or remote sensing
  • Active Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility
Nice to have
  • Current SSBI clearance
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Self-motivated and capable of performing tasks with minimal oversight
  • Superior oral and written communication skills and sound problem-solving skills
  • Continuous improvement mindset and high attention to detail and accuracy
What the job really is

As a Senior Technical Program Manager II at Rocket Lab, you will lead and manage complex EO/IR space missions and ground-based sensor networks. Your responsibilities include overseeing multiple contracts, managing risks, and ensuring technical performance while collaborating with engineers and stakeholders. You will also mentor junior staff and communicate program status effectively to various audiences.

Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Role involves managing complex technical problems and requires significant experience in government projects
  • Active security clearance required, which may limit candidate pool
  • Position may require travel or off-site work as needed
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