What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager position at DarkStar Intelligence?
Description
Program Manager
Location: Within 50 miles of Peterson Space Force Base | Type: Full-Time | Clearance: Top Secret
Note: This position is part of an active proposal effort and is contingent upon contract award.
Overview
DarkStar Intelligence is seeking a Program Manager (PM) to support the National Security Space Institute (NSSI) near Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The PM serves as the primary interface between the Contractor and NSSI leadership, ensuring effective program execution aligned with U.S. Space Command (USSPACECOM) and U.S. Space Force (USSF) educational objectives. The PM oversees all aspects of performance—schedule adherence, quality assurance, staffing, and risk management—and ensures timely, high-quality delivery of space-centric training, curriculum development, and professional continuing education (PCE) in accordance with Air Education and Training Command (AETC) guidance.
Key Responsibilities
Compensation will be based on qualifications and experience. For details, contact recruiting@darkstarintel.com.
Additional Details
All applicants must be U.S. citizens and maintain eligibility for a U.S. government security clearance.
Program Manager
Location: Within 50 miles of Peterson Space Force Base | Type: Full-Time | Clearance: Top Secret
Note: This position is part of an active proposal effort and is contingent upon contract award.
Overview
DarkStar Intelligence is seeking a Program Manager (PM) to support the National Security Space Institute (NSSI) near Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The PM serves as the primary interface between the Contractor and NSSI leadership, ensuring effective program execution aligned with U.S. Space Command (USSPACECOM) and U.S. Space Force (USSF) educational objectives. The PM oversees all aspects of performance—schedule adherence, quality assurance, staffing, and risk management—and ensures timely, high-quality delivery of space-centric training, curriculum development, and professional continuing education (PCE) in accordance with Air Education and Training Command (AETC) guidance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day management of contract operations supporting NSSI’s mission to deliver premier space-centric education and pre-deployment training.
- Manage the timeliness, completeness, and quality of issue identification and resolution across all program activities.
- Develop and implement corrective action plans, coordinate proposal submittals, and ensure timely resolution of performance issues.
- Oversee subcontractor performance, ensuring compliance with program goals and contractual requirements.
- Serve as the primary liaison to the Government COR and stakeholders, ensuring transparent communication and customer satisfaction.
- Monitor and report on program performance, deliverables, and milestones in alignment with contract requirements.
- Ensure ethical, professional, and mission-focused performance of all Contractor personnel.
- Oversee curriculum and lesson development to maintain alignment with AETC standards and NSSI educational objectives.
- Clearance: Active Top Secret
- Education: Master’s degree in Business, Technical, or Space-related field.
- Certification: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI).
- Experience:
- Minimum 4 years of project/program management experience within a DoD or Federal environment.
- Minimum 3 years of curriculum/lesson development and instruction experience.
- Minimum 3 years of experience with ITAR compliance.
- Minimum 3 years of experience supporting AETC requirements and guidance.
Compensation will be based on qualifications and experience. For details, contact recruiting@darkstarintel.com.
Additional Details
- Travel: May be required for course delivery or coordination.
- Work Environment: On-site instructional environment near Peterson SFB.
All applicants must be U.S. citizens and maintain eligibility for a U.S. government security clearance.