Senior Principal Project Manager

Senior Principal Project Manager
Senior Level | Colorado Springs, CO | $40,000 - $55,000 | Active Secret Clearance Required

Lead Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) execution for next-generation deep-space radar systems-driving planning, coordination, and delivery of mission-critical logistics capabilities supporting Deep Space Advanced Radar.
A Day in the Life - What you'll do

• Serve as the primary point of contact for Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) functions across the DARC Site 2 (DS2) program.
• Collaborate with Program Management and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to plan, execute, and monitor ILS activities.
• Manage project execution across logistics domains including material procurement, engineering documentation, property management, and system delivery.
• Support development of proposals in response to Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and evolving customer requirements.
• Assist Control Account Managers (CAMs) in maintaining schedules and reporting cost performance using Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).
• Participate in long-term sustainment planning to ensure operational readiness and lifecycle support.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, and performance while preparing status reports for stakeholders and leadership.
• Identify project risks and issues, developing mitigation strategies to ensure successful program execution.
• Support development of Technical Orders (TOs), training materials, and logistics documentation aligned with mission needs.
• Ensure compliance with international trade regulations and program requirements across logistics activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university
• 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree or 6 years with a Master's degree or 4 years with a PhD or 12 years of experience in lieu of a degree
• Active DoD Secret security clearance required with ability to obtain Top Secret clearance
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project
• Experience managing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)
• Strong understanding of logistics management, inventory management, and DoD acquisition processes
• Familiarity with engineering drawings, technical manuals, training development, and logistics analysis
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Experience working in Agile environments
• Proficiency with Atlassian tools such as Jira and Confluence
• Experience developing Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for labor and materials
• Ability to travel up to 25% to support program needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance
• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems such as Teamcenter and Material Resource Planning (MRP) systems such as SAP
• Familiarity with logistics planning including Level of Repair Analysis, spares forecasting, reliability, and program health modeling
• Experience planning and managing deployment and fielding of systems or equipment
• Experience with MIL-PRF-49506 and LMI/LSA data products
• Experience supporting Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) processes
• Knowledge of import/export regulations and compliance processes
• Experience with IT asset management or software license management
• Experience working within cross-functional, project-oriented environments

Who is Caribou Thunder?

Caribou Thunder is a HUBZone-certified small business providing advanced technical and engineering services to the U.S. Department of War and its mission partners.

35+ states and 20+ countries. We've delivered trusted solutions for over two decades - strengthening national readiness across missions on land, undersea, in the air, and throughout LEO, MEO, GEO, and deep space.
Why Caribou Thunder? TEAM THUNDER - Mission Focused. Delivery Proven. Ready to Serve.

Employee Advocacy
Mission Proven
Global Reach
Skilled Teams
Modern Tools
Empowering Culture

Our engineers and innovators ensure capability from sea floor to space frontier - delivering on time, maintaining compliance, and performing with precision in high-consequence environments.

We specialize in Engineering Services, Cybersecurity, Software Development, Modeling & Simulation, Digital Engineering, and Artificial Intelligence - disciplines powering the nation's most complex technical missions.
Employee Advocacy + Benefits

Our people are the heart of Caribou Thunder. We invest in their growth, flexibility, and well-being - knowing their success drives ours.

Benefits include:
Premium Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
401(k) with 6% Company Match
Flexible PTO & Work Schedule
Education & Certification Reimbursement
Support for Military Leave
Work-Life Balance & Traditional Family Values

Your future, your flexibility, your well-being - we invest in you. Apply and let's connect.