Program Manager – Space Program

Peraton

Program Manager leading Peraton’s NASA Deep Space Network communications contract. Overseeing operations, modernization, financial performance, risk, and mission delivery from hybrid Monrovia operations.

Posted 8/19/2026full-timeMonrovia • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $176,000 - $282,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program management, including leadership in contract execution, risk management, and financial performance. Proficient in managing large-scale projects within the commercial space communications sector, particularly in collaboration with NASA.

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Program ManagementPMP CertificationSystems EngineeringNASA Operations ExperienceCommercial SATCOM Systems

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Hard Skills

Program Management PlansBudget ManagementRisk AssessmentCost Performance ManagementTechnical OversightProject SchedulingModern IT ManagementMission AssuranceO&M ManagementStakeholder Engagement

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationTeamworkAdaptabilityProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Cloud NetworksVirtual NetworksCommercial Space Communications Architecture

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP Certification

Industry Keywords

NASADeep Space NetworkSATCOM SystemsGovernment Customer InterfaceMission Assurance Objectives

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the overall lead for contract execution and the primary point of contact
Provide leadership and oversight of all program activities including O&M, modernization, transition, and mission assurance
Develop and execute program management plans, schedules, budgets, and resource plans
Serve as the primary customer point of contact
Manage contract performance to meet cost, schedule, technical, and quality objectives
Ensure safety and mission assurance objectives are key priorities for all employees and sites
Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks and opportunities
Engage senior stakeholders to ensure alignment with mission objectives
Lead and coordinate across geographically dispersed teams
Provide leadership across the Peraton facility in Monrovia, California and the NASA Goldstone Deep Space Communications Complex
Ensure financial performance, risk management, and delivery of program objectives on schedule and within budget
Support NASA’s Deep Space Network operations, sustainment, modernization, and continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be local to the Los Angeles region
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Science, or Math, or related technical discipline
16+ years of related experience
Demonstrated knowledge and insight into commercial space communications architecture, services, and approaches
Experience managing large ($50M plus) projects with respect to cost, schedule, performance, and risk
Minimum 8+ years of experience interfacing with Government and/or Prime customers to provide status of projects and resolving program issues
Experience with selection and hiring of candidates for technical and management positions and conducting performance evaluations and salary reviews for assigned staff
Experience managing programs with modern and current IT, such as cloud and/or virtual networks
PMP certification
Expert practitioner in systems engineering
5+ years’ experience working with NASA and deep understanding of NASA’s systems, standards, policies and procedures for execution and operations of their missions
Experience with developing and/or managing commercial SATCOM systems
Experience leading a team to develop creative ways to adapt to current technology, increasing efficiency and maximizing the potential of existing assets
Ability to succeed in fast-paced and changing environments of program execution
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent teamwork

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay
Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law