Satellite Program Manager

Location: Chantilly, VA
Clearance: Active TS/SCI Required

U.S. Citizen required

Position Overview

OMNI is seeking an experienced Satellite SETA Program Manager to support a high-priority national security space program in Chantilly, VA. This position serves as a trusted advisor to the Government Program Office, providing technical, programmatic, acquisition, and financial oversight across the development, integration, testing, and deployment of advanced satellite systems.

The ideal candidate combines strong spacecraft engineering expertise with program management experience and the ability to effectively coordinate across government, SETA, and contractor organizations to ensure mission success.
Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the Government Program Office's primary liaison for satellite subsystem development, integration, testing, and operational activities.
• Partner with Government Program Managers to plan, execute, and oversee contractor performance throughout the system lifecycle.
• Support acquisition activities including proposal evaluations, contract execution, CDRL reviews, and award fee assessments.
• Monitor program budgets, contract execution, EVM metrics, obligations, and funding requirements.
• Participate in contractor Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), technical reviews, and milestone events, providing independent assessments and recommendations.
• Coordinate with systems engineers, technical SMEs, and contractor teams to evaluate technical performance, schedule execution, and mission readiness.
• Identify and communicate technical, programmatic, and schedule risks to government leadership.
• Develop briefings, status reports, and decision-support materials for senior stakeholders.
• Track subsystem development progress and support mission-level, enterprise-level, and program-level reviews.

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 14+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree or 12+ years with a Master's degree.
• Experience supporting spacecraft design, development, integration, testing, or operations.
• Knowledge of one or more satellite subsystems, including structures, power, thermal, propulsion, command and data handling, or attitude control systems.
• Experience supporting systems engineering activities across the full program lifecycle.
• Strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 6+ years supporting DoD or Intelligence Community satellite programs as a developer, supplier, government employee, or SETA contractor.
• Experience with spacecraft integration and test, launch preparation, or mission operations.
• Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes, earned value management (EVM), and contract oversight.
• Experience supporting multiple satellite subsystems or spacecraft command and control operations.
• Experience briefing senior government and executive leadership.

Why Join OMNI?
OMNI Consulting Solutions is a boutique consulting firm specializing in creating game-changing value and simple solutions for complex demands. OMNI is built on the idea that change moves the world forward, and through creative and entrepreneurial leadership OMNI maintains a bold reputation within the DoD/Aerospace community and across the various other industries we support.

As an OMNI employee, you can be assured of extensive growth opportunities, inordinately competitive salary compensation packages, and the unparalleled support of the OMNI family. We are an equal-opportunity employer, and our benefits packages are designed to meet the needs of all our employees and dependents:

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Matching
• Fully Vested on Day 1 of Employment
• Paid Time Off & Sick Leave
• Company Sponsored Social Events

IS IT A MATCH?

If you are interested in this position or other opportunities at OMNI, please let us know! We only need your resume and some basic details to get things started.

Even if you aren't a match, we may still be interested! We will keep your resume on-file and will let you know if something matching your skills comes along.

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