Senior Technical Program Manager

About the Company

Starcloud is building a network of data centers in space, starting at kilowatts and scaling to gigawatt capacity. Falling launch costs allow us to take advantage of the abundant energy, radiative cooling techniques, and ability to rapidly scale in space.

Responsibilities

• Own cost, schedule, and technical execution across multiple concurrent programs, from award through delivery
• Serve as the primary point of contact for government and commercial customers
• Manage program financials, including budgets, earned value, and invoicing through PIEE/WAWF
• Structure and track milestone-based deliverables and drive customer acceptance
• Lead proposal, contract, and modification efforts
• Work across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, finance, security, and legal to remove blockers
• Manage prime contractors, subcontractors, and teaming partners
• Oversee data rights, deliverable markings, and program documentation
• Manage programs and data spanning unclassified through classified environments
• Build and improve program management tools and processes

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI security clearance
• 8+ years of program management or technical program management experience
• Experience managing program cost and schedule, including earned value management (EVM)
• Experience invoicing and managing programs through PIEE/WAWF
• Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS and milestone-based contracting
• Experience working with government Contracting or Agreements Officers
• Experience with government customers (e.g., Department of War, Intelligence Community, NASA)
• Experience managing programs and data across multiple classification levels
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or a related technical field
• Ability to work onsite in Woodinville, WA
• Ability to travel up to 25%

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Other Transaction agreements, SBIR/STTR, and FAR-based contracts
• Experience with space, satellite, or other flight hardware programs
• Experience managing programs with major defense primes
• Familiarity with data rights, OCI management, and cybersecurity compliance
• Formal EVMS experience
• PMP certification
• Prior military, civil service, or defense contractor experience