Senior Director, Mission Management – National Security

BLUE ORIGIN

. Manage execution of all National Security Space programs across the New Glenn business unit .

Posted 11/7/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $249,088 - $355,429 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing complex National Security Space programs, aligning resources with executive leadership, and building strong partnerships with U.S. government teams. Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and proposals while ensuring compliance with government expectations.

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National Security Space Program ManagementU.S. Government Contract ManagementLaunch Systems ExperienceTeam Leadership and DevelopmentTop Secret Clearance

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementBudget ManagementSchedule ManagementProposal DevelopmentLaunch CertificationSpacecraft IntegrationMulti-Disciplinary Team ManagementCustomer Relationship ManagementMission Assurance AlignmentEngineering Degree

Soft Skills

Trust BuildingProfessional Relationship ManagementCultural Inclusion Advocacy

Certifications & Qualifications

Top Secret ClearanceM.S. or M.B.A. Preferred

Industry Keywords

National SecurityU.S. Government ProgramsLaunch ServicesSatellite OperationsNew Glenn

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage execution of all National Security Space programs across the New Glenn business unit
Serve as the Single Threaded Leader to communicate scope and align resources with executive leadership for NSSL programs
Lead a team executing multiple contracts, studies, and programs supporting National Security priorities
Build customer relationships and partnerships across Blue Origin and U.S. government teams
Advocate for policies and programs benefiting Blue Origin and customers
Manage budgets and schedules while meeting U.S. government expectations and business cost/profit targets
Integrate U.S. government customers with Blue Origin people, facilities, and operations
Align New Glenn products and services with U.S. government mission assurance priorities
Partner with Sales, Marketing and Strategy to meet NSSL customer needs
Direct and manage proposals for U.S. government customers
Position New Glenn as the prime launch service provider for future NSSL programs

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. in an engineering field (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, etc.)
15+ years managing complex, multi-disciplinary, fast-paced USG programs
12+ years of industry experience with launch systems or satellite operations
Ability to travel within the U.S. and abroad (25%)
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident/current Green Card holder, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
Preferred: experience leading National Security Space Launch (NSSL), launch certification, or spacecraft integration programs
Preferred: M.S. or M.B.A. in a business or program management field
Preferred: Top Secret clearance with current SSBI and SCI eligibility

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) with company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours/week
Up to four weeks of paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Potential benefits and bonuses based on role type, job level, individual contributions, company results, or other factors