Director of Government Programs
Company: Orbital Sidekick, Inc.
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: October 4, 2024
Job Description:
Space is in our DNA. Orbital Sidekick (OSK) has a mission to
leverage the untapped power of hyperspectral imagery (HSI) to
address global environmental, health, and safety needs while
helping companies reach their sustainability goals. Orbital
Sidekick is establishing a space-based infrastructure of HSI
sensors and analytic capabilities to enable real-time monitoring,
detection, and risk management.We're looking for a Director of
Government Programs whose work will ensure the performance of OSK's
active government programs, help inform the government strategy for
OSK, and contribute to funding capture initiatives.On a daily
basis, you will work closely with several other members of OSK
leadership, owning the performance of existing programs and helping
support initiatives critical to our customers' success. You will
also work closely with the product team to inform software
engineering, analytics, and payload efforts in support of OSK
customer programs.What You Will Do:
- You will own the management of tasks, activities, and delivery
milestones for a portfolio of existing programs, including tracking
scope, cost, and timeline. This is a customer facing role, with
high exposure to decision-makers across defense, intelligence,
civilian, and state government agencies.
- Regularly update Orbital Sidekick's leadership team on project
portfolio status and potential risks to on-time performance.
- Work closely with the product and technical teams to break down
customer requirements, prioritize development, and communicate the
impact of delivery.
- Support the development of program reports as contract
deliverables, working closely with all internal OSK teams to
deliver timely and accurate reports, data, and mission
requirements.
- Analyze prospective program requirements and work with various
OSK teams to support the framing of detailed objectives and program
designs.
- Lead execution of OSK federal capture proposal efforts,
coordinating with technical, financial, and strategic teams on
proposal and program staffing/budget/schedule preparation.
- Collaborate with sales and product development teams to
introduce new products and features that align with customer
needs.Required Skills and Experience:
- 7 years of experience in Program Management.
- Experience working in the geospatial community.
- Experience working directly with or within government agencies
(in support of GEOINT programs a plus).
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- A sharp eye for detail and excellent time management
skills.
- Self-motivated, proactive team player. You have a bias for
action and work effectively in an ambiguous, dynamic
environment.
- Driven, process-oriented person. You're able to effectively
balance competing priorities and make decisions that best support
the customer, the team, and Orbital Sidekick.
- You can identify and tactfully manage scope-creep.
- Works well across distributed and cross-functional teams to
achieve common objectives.Standout Candidates Will Have:
- Experience working directly with or from within government
agencies.
- Experience supporting technical GEOINT programs.
- Experience in the aerospace industry and/or with startups.
- Exposure to documentation and knowledge platforms like
Confluence or SharePoint.
- Active Secret or TS/SCI clearance, or the ability to obtain and
maintain one.
- Preference for DC-based or San Francisco-based candidates,
although remote candidates will also be considered.Benefit of
Working at OSK
- We offer competitive compensation and equity packages
- Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance, with
100% premiums covered for employees and 50% for dependents
- 401K
- Commuter benefits$160,000 - $210,000 a yearSalary range is for
California, Washington, Washington D.C., & New York City. Salary
range for Colorado is $150,000-$200,000.Orbital Sidekick's
compensation packages are determined based on multiple factors
including business requirements, experience and location.ITAR
Requirements: U.S. Government space technologies export/ITAR
regulations apply here, applicant must be a U.S.citizen or a lawful
permanent resident of the U.S., or eligible to obtain the required
authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.Orbital Sidekick
is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we
invite people from all backgrounds to apply. We are an equal
opportunity employer committed to providing employment
opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national
origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical
condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender
identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, military or veteran
status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with
applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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