Senior, Lunar Program Operations

Location: Greater Seattle Area

Application close date

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

As part of a passionate and accomplished Lunar Permanence team, you will work at the intersection of program management, customer management, contracts, and engineering. You will support the Lunar Program Management Office (PMO) and support the cross-functional engagement with NASA and other U.S. Government stakeholders to drive successful program execution.

As a member of the Lunar PMO, you will support the lead customer integrator with NASA customer engagement, contract execution, leading technical forums, ensuring program milestones, and other government support activities. You will work internally with program leadership, engineering, finance, production, contracts, and other functional organizations to ensure effective communication, alignment, and execution across Lunar Programs.

Lunar Program Operations roles report to the PMO Director and supports all activities to effectively execute program operations.

Specific tasks include

• Lead efforts on study contracts and task orders as delegated by the lead customer integrator
• Support contract alignment and full lifecycle of quick-response activities across the program
• Management (planning and execution) of technical forums with customers
• Drive alignment, messaging, preparation, and execution of external reviews in partnership with review owners to ensure customer success
• Lead improvement initiatives in support of effective communication, alignment, and execution across Lunar Programs.
• Write effective narratives and program updates, and present them effectively to stakeholders and executive leadership
• Support Program operations reporting with a focus on the performance of execution - including finance, organizational planning, staffing, tasking, and risk assessments.

Qualifications

• B.S./B.A. degree in Engineering or equivalent industry experience.
• 10+ years of experience in program/project management with complex technical systems.
• Experience in establishing business and product development processes.
• Experience in conducting/supporting process improvement initiatives.
• Possess high attention to detail and strong organizational/coordination skills.
• Demonstrated ability building trusting and effective working relationships that improve team performance and deliver results.
• Experience working with and presenting to senior leadership.
• Experience working collaboratively in small and large teams on fast-paced projects.
• Ability to comfortably work in a rapidly changing ambiguous environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Desired

• Experience in program/project management on aerospace hardware development programs.
• Experience with tracking and managing issues in the JIRA tool suite.
• Experience with Confluence/Wiki Site development and operations.
• Experience working with external suppliers and partners.
• Experience managing and leading SOW execution and participating in business negotiations
• Working knowledge of configuration management principles and practices.
• Experience leading change management activities.
• Experience with risk management processes and execution (technical and schedule).
• Experience in organizational change management and setting up effective design/rollout of new business processes.

Base Pay Range for

• CO applicants is $123,611.00 - $173,054.70
• WA applicants is $134,434.00 - $188,207.25
• Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check

Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)

Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law.

Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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Additional Locations: Space Coast, FL, Denver, CO