Sr. Program Manager, Missile Defense

A new space race has begun. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build innovative technology that solves the next generation of engineering, manufacturing, and operational challenges for space security and sustainability.

OUR MISSION

The peaceful use of space is essential for continued prosperity on Earth—from communications and finance to navigation and logistics. True Anomaly builds innovative technology at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and AI to enhance the capabilities of the U.S., its allies, and commercial partners. We safeguard global security by ensuring space access and sustainability for all.

OUR VALUES

• Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity
• What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results
• It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together

YOUR MISSION 
 
True Anomaly is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead mission-critical programs from concept to execution, integrating technical, schedule, and cost baselines to deliver space-based capabilities with precision and agility. In this cross-functional leadership role, you will drive strategic direction, manage complex program lifecycles, oversee subcontractor performance, and lead high-impact teams across engineering, operations, and mission delivery. Your expertise in risk management, stakeholder engagement, and program execution will play a key role in advancing our national security mission and operational excellence in the space domain. This role will play a fundamental role in expanding True Anomaly’s missile defense program from prototype to production phases.  
 
Responsibilities 

• Manage one of three programs: Propulsion, Kill Vehicle, or AI&T 

• Manage complex situations, delegate authority, lead and inspire your team, drive innovative thinking, instill collaboration, drive for success, challenge status quo, and demonstrate the ability to adapt to dynamic situations  

• Create, implement, and own the coordinated program baseline (cost, schedule, technical) with the chief engineer  

• Coordinate between core business and new business driving towards commonality of approach to facilitate scale. 

• Coordinate testing of vehicle and subcomponent with test director and chief engineer to optimize learnings and schedule.  

• Support the financial analysis driving towards build vs buy decisions for vertical integration, coordinating with finance, supply chain and engineering. 

• Facilitate vertical integration though execution of capex programs as we onboard more and more products through development lifetime. 

• Direct the responsibilities and activities of the program team including program management, systems engineering, communications and IT, mission operations, facilities management, security, safety, and contracts/financial/supply chain support functions  

• Support establishing a centralized, coordinating body for PM concerns, recommendations, & issues; developing recommended process improvements; facilitating opportunities with Finance  

• Provide strategic direction, set priorities, and resolve day-to-day issues to deliver schedule and budget  

• Perform risk/issue assessments, tracking, resolution, escalation, and closeout to ensure satisfactory program performance  

• Develop innovative solutions to resolve difficult program challenges including cost, schedule, and technical performance  

• Oversee and manage subcontractor activities in addition oversee propulsion supply chain  

• Lead preparations of bids, proposals, studies, and deliverables, and develop detailed basis of estimates to support each opportunity   

• Develop and lead internal and external program management reviews, aligning with customer expectations and requirements   
   

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience and skills in team building, time management, conflict resolution, communication, briefing, presentation, strategic thinking, marketing, and expertise in the program management disciplines  

• Full life cycle experience from development to deployment of a space relevant system 

• Proven leadership abilities inclusive of successful change management and holding people accountable 

• Demonstrated experience managing risk and cost, schedule, and technical baselines for an aerospace, engineering, or software development program  

• Experience working with propulsion systems (SRMS or liquid) 

• Strong analytical background with the evaluation of requests for proposals and/or quotes.  

• Experience with preparing, reviewing, and submitting proposals and/or quotes  

• Strong presentation skills 

• Eligible for Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance 

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 9 years of prior relevant experience; Or, Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience; Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications 

• Master’s Degree  

• Ability to work within a cross-functional, geographically dispersed team environment to complete contractual commitments  

• Ability to accommodate multiple projects  

• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills  

• Experience with customer interfacing and National Security aerospace programs  

• Ability to establish new & further refining existing templates, tools, & guidelines for program documentation & execution  

• Experience with ensuring compliance with approved Corporate and ISO 9001:2000 Policies and Processes  

• Program Manager II: BS degree or higher in Management or Engineering or a related field is required plus 8 or more years related experience 

• Program Manager III: BS degree or higher in Management or Engineering or a related field is required plus 10 or more years related experience 

• Senior Program Manager: BS degree or higher in Management or Engineering or a related field is required plus 14 or more years related experience.  

• Active TS/SCI US government security clearance with SCI eligibility strongly preferred  
   
   

Compensation 

• Base Salary:   $140,000 - $270,000

• Equity Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave  
    

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience 
 
Additional Requirements 

• Work Location—Successful candidates will be located near Long Beach, CA. While we observe a hybrid work environment, some work must be done on site.  

• Work environment—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.  

• Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.  
  
  

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below. 
 

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us.