Laboratory Manager jobs in Colorado Springs, CO

Job ID 16124A

SDL is seeking applicants for a program manager position supporting the Advanced Warfighting Capabilities Branch at Headquarters USSPACECOM in Colorado Springs, CO.  The successful applicant will be responsible for contributing to the examination of USSPACECOM’s mission needs and the analysis of solutions across a range of operational, scientific, and technical topics.  Applicants need to have knowledge and experience in a variety of technologies related to space system operations, development, command and control, or test and evaluation.  You’ll be part of a larger team composed of USSPACECOM staff, external partners, scientists, developers, engineers, and operational personnel. Experience working in a DoD command headquarters staff environment, or a space system program office is a plus. A technical background is essential and operational space experience is highly desirable.

At SDL, we take pride in and highly value our employees. SDL offers competitive salaries and fantastic benefits, including: 

• Flexible work schedules that fit your lifestyle
• Generous paid leisure and sick leave, ensuring you never miss a special event
• High-quality, low-cost health, dental, and life insurance
• A 14.2% employer retirement contribution into a 401(a) account—no matching required!
• Utah State University undergraduate tuition discounts of 50%, full reimbursement for graduate tuition, and free course audits for employees and dependents meeting eligibility requirements
• A great, highly educated team that works together to solve some of the most fascinating problems on (and off) our planet
• We are a growing company that maintains both a family feel and high retention rate with over 90% job satisfaction
• Relocation assistance available for most positions

• Understand and address customer needs and issues, usually by working directly with the customer
• Support complex system technical analysis and provide clear and responsive recommendations to advance capabilities with achievable solutions
• Work in a team-oriented mode while making direct individual contributions to the team's overall success
• Provide technical support to government personnel assigned as Operational Managers of USSPACECOM projects. 
• Maintain close coordination with multiple scientific, corporate, and government agencies to achieve desired outcomes
• Research unique scientific, technical, and operational concepts to obtain comprehensive topical understanding in support of branch and division objectives
• Develop a strong partner relationship with the customer technical and leadership teams
• Present data informally and formally to customer groups and other key stakeholders
• Strong understanding of SDL’s core technologies and capabilities, and assemble/direct SDL resources to provide reach-back capabilities when required

• MS in a STEM degree field or a BS in a STEM degree field with a minimum of 5 years’ experience applicable to space systems
• Five or more years of program experience, within the last 8 years that are directly related to space systems operations, development, test or evaluation activities
• Ability to understand complex technical issues, translate them to workable tasks, and guide technical discussions and decisions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a complex environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Office 365 applications
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and hold an active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility
• Must be able to travel to support mission needs (< 20%)

• Headquarters staff experience at USSPACECOM, USSF, SSC, NRO
• Experience with DoD technical programs such as, but not limited to advanced spacecraft propulsion, multi-domain effects, spacecraft command and control, directed energy applications, and dynamic space operations
• Demonstrated success managing high tempo/high visibility projects

At the Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL), we support a variety of missions, including NASA's vision to reveal the unknown for the benefit of humankind and the Department of Defense's aim to protect our Nation on the ground, in the air, and in space. As a University Affiliated Research Center (UARC), we are a non-profit organization dedicated to providing exceptional services and products to our customers.  Part of our mission is to be the “honest broker” in providing unbiased, well constructed recommendations to our customers.  Our sensors, satellites, software systems, and science and engineering play an essential role in some important missions you've heard of, and others that you haven't. Join our team in our seventh decade of delivering mission success. 

For questions or assistance with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact employment@sdl.usu.edu

For questions or assistance with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact employment@sdl.usu.edu.

EOE including Disability and Vet