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Software Program Manager

Space Dynamics Laboratory

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Job ID: 8687C

Date Posted: October 12, 2026

Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented advanced career Software Program Manager to lead the development and sustainment of complex software systems supporting satellite ground operations in our Strategic & Military Space Division. This role bridges technical leadership, stakeholder communication, and project execution, and Agile team enablement to ensure delivery of high-reliability software critical to national security and space missions.

The selected candidate will help establish effective delivery practices across cross-functional teams, facilitate collaboration and continuous improvement, remove organizational and technical impediments, and align iterative software delivery with customers, mission, and program objectives.





The Strategic & Military Space Division delivers advanced satellite and sensor systems that support the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. Our division is a key component of national security, providing technological solutions and expert mission support. Become part of a team dedicated to making a tangible contribution to our nation’s defense capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads cross-functional software development teams delivering ground system capabilities including telemetry, tracking, and command (TT&C;), mission planning, automation, and data processing
• Manages project lifecycle from concept through operations, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, quality, security and mission objectives are met
• Facilitate planning, daily coordination, reviews, retrospectives, backlog refinement, and other team activities that promote transparency, alignment, and continuous improvement
• Partners with Product Owners, technical leads, customers, a

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