Program Integrator, Senior

Program Integrator, Senior
Washington, DC (metro area)

Who We Are
Aurex is a mission-focused aerospace and defense company building the next frontier of deterrence. From hypersonics and missile defense to hardened networks and orbital systems, we design, test, and deliver the platforms that turn unproven ideas into battlefield-ready capability. Born in Huntsville and built for speed, Aurex brings together aerospace veterans, combat-tested operators, and forward-leaning technologists to solve problems that matter fast. We move from whiteboard to warfighter with precision, clarity, and zero tolerance for fluff.

Job Description
Aurex is seeking a Senior Program Integrator to drive alignment, execution, and delivery across complex National Security Space programs. This role operates at the center of program execution, integrating acquisition strategy, stakeholder priorities, and technical delivery into a cohesive and executable path forward. You will work across government and contractor teams to ensure cost, schedule, and technical performance remain aligned with mission objectives. This role requires a leader who can operate across organizational boundaries, manage competing priorities, and bring clarity to complex, high-visibility efforts. In this role, you will coordinate program activities across stakeholders including operations teams. You will support acquisition planning and execution through key milestones and decision events, ensuring alignment with DoD acquisition frameworks and program objectives. You will manage and monitor cost, schedule, and technical baselines, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies to maintain program performance. You will support full program lifecycle activities, including development, execution, and sustainment, while driving integration across cross-functional teams to ensure unified execution. You will maintain clear, concise communication across stakeholders at all levels and contribute to disciplined program execution in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Requirements

• 12 years of experience with DoD acquisition systems, lifecycle planning, program management, leadership, and business operations
• 5 years of experience managing strategic stakeholder relationships including operations, PEO, SAE, and D.C. staff
• Experience managing cost, schedule, and technical program baselines
• Experience supporting DoD acquisition milestones and decision events
• Experience with project and program execution, including lifecycle sustainment
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook
• Knowledge of DoD acquisition policies and processes
• Active Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree

Desired

• Experience with the development and execution of DoD acquisition strategies
• Experience with SATCOM and Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications stakeholders and mission areas
• Experience with Space Force systems and organizations
• Experience with Adaptive Acquisition Framework, including Middle Tier and Software Acquisition Pathways
• Ability to contribute to cross-functional team meetings and professional environments
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong teaming and leadership skills
• Master’s degree
• Active Top Secret clearance

How You Will Be Rewarded
The salary range for this role is $195,000 - $225,000 per year. We offer a comprehensive total rewards approach to compensation, providing incentives and benefits that extend far beyond the base salary. Compensation is determined by the candidate’s work experience, education, training, and relevant skills. We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' health, well-being, and professional growth.

Location
Washington, DC area

Aurex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It prohibits discrimination, retaliation, or any type of harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, citizenship, immigration status, or any other legally protected status in employment, including in hiring, firing, and recruiting decisions. All applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States for positions at Aurex. There may be limited circumstances in which a law, regulation, executive order, or government contract would require certain citizenship; only in those limited circumstances would Aurex require certain citizenship status to comply with the relevant law, regulation, executive order, or government contract applicable to that position. For all other positions, Aurex does not consider an applicant’s citizenship but only requires that the applicant be authorized to work lawfully in the United States. If a position is one that falls under export control laws and regulations requiring authorization from the U.S. government to access export-controlled items, any hiring is contingent on the applicant passing the export compliance assessment, which is separate from the I-9 process, for that specific position. A background check will be required prior to any hire.

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Salary : $195,000 - $225,000