Senior, Lunar Program Operations

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. Support the Lunar Program Management Office and cross-functional engagement with NASA and other U.S.

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $123,611 - $188,207 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in program and project management, particularly within complex technical systems, while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Proficient in communication, organizational planning, and process improvement initiatives to drive program success.

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Program/Project ManagementTechnical Systems ExperienceProcess Improvement InitiativesStrong Communication SkillsStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementProject ManagementProcess ImprovementRisk ManagementConfiguration ManagementBusiness Development ProcessesChange ManagementAerospace Hardware DevelopmentSOW ExecutionOrganizational Planning

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOrganizational SkillsRelationship BuildingCollaborationAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

JIRAConfluenceWiki Site Development

Industry Keywords

Lunar ProgramNASAU.S. GovernmentTechnical ForumsExternal ReviewsProgram OperationsStakeholder EngagementCross-Functional EngagementBusiness NegotiationsChange Management Activities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Lunar Program Management Office and cross-functional engagement with NASA and other U.S. Government stakeholders
Support the lead customer integrator with NASA customer engagement and contract execution
Lead technical forums and ensure program milestones
Support government activities and program operations
Lead efforts on study contracts and task orders as delegated by the lead customer integrator
Support contract alignment and the full lifecycle of quick-response activities across the program
Plan and execute technical forums with customers
Drive alignment, messaging, preparation, and execution of external reviews with review owners
Lead improvement initiatives supporting communication, alignment, and execution across Lunar Programs
Write program narratives and updates and present them to stakeholders and executive leadership
Support program operations reporting focused on execution performance, including finance, organizational planning, staffing, tasking, and risk assessments
Collaborate with program leadership, engineering, finance, production, contracts, and other functional organizations

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S./B.A. degree in Engineering or equivalent industry experience
10+ years of experience in program/project management with complex technical systems
Experience establishing business and product development processes
Experience conducting or supporting process improvement initiatives
High attention to detail and strong organizational/coordination skills
Ability to build trusting and effective working relationships
Experience working with and presenting to senior leadership
Experience working collaboratively in small and large teams on fast-paced projects
Ability to work in a rapidly changing, ambiguous environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
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
Desired: experience in program/project management on aerospace hardware development programs
Desired: experience with JIRA
Desired: experience with Confluence/Wiki Site development and operations
Desired: experience working with external suppliers and partners
Desired: experience managing and leading SOW execution and participating in business negotiations
Desired: working knowledge of configuration management principles and practices
Desired: experience leading change management activities
Desired: experience with technical and schedule risk management processes and execution
Desired: experience in organizational change management and designing/rolling out new business processes

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, and company results