Program Director

Auria is seeking a Program Director to join our outstanding team in a remote position based in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

* Collaborate with company executives on strategic company objectives and decisions to grow company profit and deliver stellar services and products

* Conceive and realize business growth opportunities in collaboration with business development

* Develop new product lines and evolve services to grow position within competitive markets, as aligned with strategic company objectives

* Ensure programs within company portfolio fulfill customer and contractual requirements

* Ensure programs adhere to company policies and procedures

* Achieve revenue and profit goals across company portfolio

* Directly manage and support Program and Project Managers to promote effectiveness of management team and company performance

* Manage hiring, development, and retention of personnel, ensuring manpower with the skills to succeed across the company portfolio and posture the company for future growth

* Provide senior customer and partner engagement to ensure performance, identify opportunities and promote/foster growth * Ensure company operations support program needs

* Briefs executive leadership on progress, risks, and issues across portfolio

* Serve as the primary point of contact for the Government customer, leading overall program delivery and communication.

* Manage all program phases, from PWS baseline execution through task order delivery, ensuring alignment with technical scope, schedule, cost, and quality objectives.

* Lead the development, integration, and deployment of complex satellite ground system software and architecture components-including mission planning, data ingest, processing pipelines, modeling frameworks, and visualization capabilities.

* Oversee execution of Agile development activities across integrated product teams, ensuring disciplined sprint planning, backlog management, and cross-functional alignment.

* Ensure compliance with programmatic requirements including milestone tracking, systems engineering processes, cybersecurity (e.g., RMF), and configuration/change management.

* Forecast future customer needs, derive requirements, develop and coordinate task order execution plans to support the advancement of programs.

* Direct and integrate activities across multiple subcontractors and technical domains (e.g., modeling, systems engineering, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity).

* Drive technical and programmatic risk management and provide data-driven insights to Government decision-makers.

* Foster strong collaboration between the contractor team and government stakeholders, facilitating regular demonstrations, planning sessions, and reviews.

* Support system design and delivery decisions with deep understanding of space domain operations, ground enterprise architecture, and end-user mission needs.

* Ensure compliance with contract requirements, schedule commitments, cost objectives, and quality standards.

* Lead integrated planning and execution of Agile software development lifecycle.

* Coordinate and manage performance of multiple subcontractors, ensuring alignment with the overall program schedule and quality expectations.

* Oversee staffing, resource allocation, risk management, and performance tracking across functional workstreams.

* Facilitate cross-team collaboration and integrated system delivery, including software development, cybersecurity, systems engineering, testing, and deployment.

* Provide regular progress reports, deliverable submissions, and milestone documentation to stakeholders.

* Champion a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.

* Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, business management, or related field.

* 15+ years of experience managing complex $100M+, multi-year DoD/federal programs, including software development, solution delivery, or system integration projects to include experience with:

- Administering CPFF, FFP, and T&M type contracts o Cyberspace Operations systems and applications across DoD

- DoD acquisition process and operational missions

- Managing complex development and engineering efforts, with special interest in DevSecOps, developing and transitioning emergent Cybersecurity or AI/ML technologies into operational use

- Cyber threat avoidance and Cyber defense programs

* PMP, PgMP, CISSP, or other relevant certification.

* Demonstrated experience managing programs involving space or satellite ground systems, including mission management, telemetry/data processing, or space weather monitoring systems.

* Strong knowledge of ground system architecture, including data ingest pipelines, cloud-based operations, and model integration frameworks.

* Expertise managing programs under Agile methodologies with responsibility for cost, schedule, and technical performance.

* Demonstrated experience leading multi-subcontractor efforts with responsibility for technical integration and performance tracking.

* Experience developing, reviewing and coordinating Master Integrated Master Schedules.

* Requires knowledge of Government procurement and contracting

* Skilled negotiator with customers, subcontractors, and suppliers

* Effective leader with proven ability to organize, plan, and direct a program portfolio

* U.S. Citizen

* Ability to take full ownership of the position and manage/prioritize the workload independently to meet company objectives, understanding nuances when executive leadership engagement is needed

* Professional demeanor, high emotional intelligence and trustworthy behavior

* Excellent organization and record keeping skills

* Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain company, customer and vendor relationships

* Strong comprehension skills for understanding needs and developing and applying solutions for internal and external customers

* Demonstrated ability to mentor and manage staff and work as part of a broader corporate team

* Demonstrated ability to problem solve and work collaboratively with peers

* Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and ensure follow-through

* DoD Security Clearance - Secret minimum

PAY TRANSPARENCY: The salary offered will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications - skills, education & experience - and the position level. $180,000 - $215,000

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 1, 2026

Auria is a provider of solutions and software in support of complex Space, National Security, and Cyber missions of federal, international, and commercial customers. Headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO our success is built on the excellence of diverse teams advancing innovative systems and operational software to strengthen our customers' missions. With a distinguished track record and a spirit of relentless pursuit, and R&D, we set the pace for progress and execute every mission with the utmost precision.

As a full-time Auria employee, here are some of the many benefits to enjoy: