Technical Program Director – Lunar Program Operations

BLUE ORIGIN

. Lead engagement with the NASA Contracting Officer’s Representative, including negotiations, weekly coordination, DRD deliveries, Export Control negotiations, and CUI discussions .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $160,618 - $237,473 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Program Management, Contract Negotiations, and Customer Engagement within complex technical environments. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage program milestones, and establish effective communication with senior leadership and external partners.

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Program ManagementContract NegotiationsCustomer EngagementProposal DevelopmentCross-Functional Coordination

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementContract ExecutionSystems EngineeringTechnical ReviewsMilestone ManagementProcess ImprovementDeliverable ManagementBusiness-Case DevelopmentExport Control NegotiationsCUI Discussions

Soft Skills

Strong Organizational SkillsEffective CommunicationRelationship BuildingAttention to DetailTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

B.S./B.A. Degree in Engineering or BusinessU.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency

Industry Keywords

NASAGovernment Furnished PropertyLunar ContractsHLS ActivitiesCLPS ActivitiesTechnical ForumsProgram ReportingLeadership BriefingsCustomer DeliverablesFast-Paced Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead engagement with the NASA Contracting Officer’s Representative, including negotiations, weekly coordination, DRD deliveries, Export Control negotiations, and CUI discussions
Lead Blue Origin responses and engagement with NASA for control boards and large technical forums
Own and manage programmatic and contractual milestones
Own and manage Government Furnished Property activities, including J-03
Own Collaboration and Government Technical Assistance management
Own the Insight Implementation Plan and Milestone Payment Plan across Lunar contracts
Coordinate proposal responses for the Blue Origin Sales and Marketing team
Lead teams involved in study contracts and task orders
Support contract alignment and quick-response activities
Own Program Management Reviews for HLS and CLPS activities
Support engagement with NASA Systems Engineering and Integration leadership
Support requirements alignment with NASA Safety, Requirements Leads, and Mission Leadership
Improve communications alignment with NASA leadership
Build working relationships across program management, engineering, contracts, safety, finance, production, and other organizations
Identify and resolve communication, coordination, schedule, contract, and execution risks
Support program reporting and leadership briefings
Support Lunar PMO activities and program execution

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S./B.A. degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience
20+ years of experience in program or project management, contracts, systems engineering, customer engagement, or a related field involving complex technical systems
Experience supporting or leading customer, government, or external partner engagement
Experience supporting proposals, study contracts, task orders, and business-case development
Experience supporting contract execution, negotiations, deliverables, or related program activities
Experience managing customer deliverables, DRDs, milestones, payment plans, or similar program artifacts
Experience coordinating complex technical reviews, control boards, program milestones, and cross-functional deliverables
Experience establishing and maintaining business and program management processes
Experience conducting or supporting process improvement initiatives
High attention to detail and strong organizational and coordination skills
Ability to build trusting and effective working relationships
Experience working with and presenting to senior leadership and external customers
Experience working collaboratively in small and large teams on fast-paced projects
Ability to work in a rapidly changing and 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
Required Blue’s Standard Background Check

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 eligibility for bonuses based on role type, job level, individual contributions, and company results
Reasonable accommodation support