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Senior Program Manager (Job ID: 4377)

Valkyrie |
Huntsville, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 8/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/31/2026
Senior Program Manager/Business Manager
Purpose:
  • Valkyrie Enterprises is looking for a Senior Program Manager and Business lead, location is Huntsville, AL.
Job Description:
  • Lead, Guide, Mentor, Grow, Enable and Produce electro-optical infrared (EOIR) testing products, solutions and services, in cooperation with Technical, Business Development and Finance, focused on delivery and performance to customers and developing new products.
  • Develop and Manage EOIR practices, in cooperation with Technical, Business Development and Finance, focused on development, integration, production, pipeline development, capture management and proposal development/writing.
  • Develop, win, initiate and execute FAR-based and non-traditional contract vehicles (BAA, OTA, etc.) in fixed price and cost-plus fixed fee types.
  • Effectively manage product unit  P&L using decision support analyses, , financial & quantitative analyses, problem solving, data management/analysis, and direct, indirect, IRAD and Bid & Proposal (B&P) cost budgeting and tracking.
  • Lead and manage assigned programs and contracts meeting technical, financial and workforce development goals.
  • Provide personnel management funcitions to include hiring, termination, performance assessments, HR interface, compensation/benefits, etc
  • Demonstrated success and experience in growing an organization, recruiting, hiring, and personnel management.
  • Advise leadership and assist in company vision, directions, and pipeline development of select markets.
  • Develop and implement market and product strategies leading to expansion of current markets and creation of new markets and products.
Qualifications:
  • Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM Field, preferred Electrical Engineering, Physics and/or Optics and at least 20 years of experience.
  • Must have at least 20 years relevant work experience with DoW programs / projects.
  • Must have Government and commercial program management and technical experience.
  • Must have experience leading successful project efforts.
  • Must have demonstrated success and experience in growing an organization including maintaining and current and legacy efforts, capturing new business, recruiting, hiring, and personnel management.
  • Must have demonstrated experience in successfully managing organizational P&L to include profit/EBITDA growth and indirect and rate management.
  • Must have experience developing, winning, establishment and executing  contracts, purchase orders and task orders.
  • Must have strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
Desired Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree Engineering, preferred Electrical/Optical and/or Physics, preferred.
  • Experience with production processes and orgaanizations.
  • Experience in Seeker/Sensor testing and Hardware-in-the-Loop simulation, preferred.
  • Experience with DoW, Intelligence community, Industry, University, and International markets, preferred.
  • Experience with quality programs to include ISO registrations and Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or above preferred)  with preferred strong attention to detail and ability to efficiently perform multiple tasks.
  • Top Secret, SCI security clearance preferred.
Security Requirements:
  • Must have an Active DoD Secret Clearance and the ability to maintain the clearance.
Travel Requirements:
  • Travel (15%) of time.
  • If position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID. (More information regarding REAL ID can be found: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id).
Physical Requirements:
  • Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods.
  • Able to sit and work on a computer and in laboratory for long periods of time.
  • Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
  • Communicating with others to exchange information.
  • Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds
Pre-Employment Requirements:
Any offer of employment with Valkyrie Enterprises is contingent upon the successful completion of all applicable pre-employment requirements. Depending on the position, these may include a criminal background investigation, employment and education verification, pre-employment drug screening, driving record review, security clearance eligibility, government installation access, and any other customer or contract-specific requirements. Failure to successfully meet any required pre-employment condition may result in the withdrawal of the contingent offer of employment.
 
Valkyrie strictly adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. This policy is based on Valkyrie’s commitment to hire and retain qualified employees consistent with position requirements; and to seek, employ, promote and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information or sexual orientation or other protected characteristics
 
Additionally, Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to eligible employees to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid life and disability insurances, 401k with match, education reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)
 
 

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