Senior Program Manager, National Security Programs

Why LeoLabs?

At LeoLabs, we’re building the living map of activity in space. Through our proprietary global radar network and AI-enabled analytics platform, we collect millions of measurements daily on more than 25,000 objects in low Earth orbit (LEO). Our radar-powered intelligence protects billions in assets, monitors adversarial behavior, and ensures safe operations for commercial and government missions.

We’re not just building technology, we are redefining global security, safety, and transparency in space. As orbital activity accelerates and threats grow more complex, LeoLabs is a trusted partner for Space Domain Awareness, Space Traffic Management, and Satellite Operations for top-tier space operators and allied defense organizations.

If you're looking to work on mission-critical challenges at the forefront of aerospace, national security, and AI, your impact starts here.

LeoLabs is seeking a Sr Program Manager, National Security Programs to lead mission critical programs supporting Space Domain Awareness (SDA), Space Superiority, Missile Warning, and other national security initiatives for U.S. Government and commercial customers.

This role serves as a key customer-facing leader, responsible for delivering complex radar and mission capability programs while building trusted relationships with customer stakeholders and supporting continued mission expansion.

The Sr Program Manager will oversee program execution end-to-end, including contract delivery, customer engagement, cross-functional coordination, and overall program performance to ensure successful delivery of technical, operational, and business objectives.

This individual will work closely with Radar Systems Engineering, Mission Architecture, Product, Business Development, and Operations to ensure successful execution of current programs while supporting future mission opportunities.

This role offers strong growth potential into broader portfolio leadership as LeoLabs expands its U.S. Government business.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Execution

Lead day-to-day execution of assigned programs as primary interface to customer stakeholders

Manage program scope, schedule, cost, performance, risks, dependencies, and contractual deliverables

Develop and maintain integrated program plans, schedules, and executive-level reporting

Track performance against technical, financial, and contractual objectives

Identify and mitigate risks while driving resolution of program issues

Support contract administration, change management, and compliance requirements

Coordinate milestone reviews, demonstrations, and operational transitions

Customer Engagement

Serve as primary customer-facing program lead across government and commercial stakeholders

Build and maintain trusted customer relationships throughout program execution

Lead program reviews, technical interchange meetings, and executive briefings

Translate customer mission needs into actionable program priorities

Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and responsiveness to evolving requirements

Cross-Functional Leadership

Coordinate execution across engineering, product, operations, and business functions, including:

Radar Systems Engineering

Software Engineering

Product Management

Mission Architecture

Modeling & Simulation

Operations

Business Development

Program Controls

Drive alignment across technical and operational teams to ensure successful delivery

Strategic Growth

Partner with Business Development and Capture teams on follow-on opportunities and contract growth

Support proposal development, customer presentations, and solution shaping

Provide customer and market insights to Engineering, Product, and Executive teams

Contribute to account strategy and long-term mission area growth

Represent LeoLabs at customer engagements and industry events as appropriate

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Aerospace, Physical Sciences, or related field

8+ years of experience managing technical programs, customer-facing initiatives, or federal contracts

Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams in complex technical environments

Experience supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, aerospace, space, or defense programs

Strong understanding of program management principles, lifecycle execution, and risk management

Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Eligibility to obtain and maintain required security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting U.S. Space Force, U.S. Air Force, Intelligence Community, NASA, or similar customers

Familiarity with SDA, SSA, space operations, radar systems, or missile warning missions

Experience supporting capture, proposals, or customer growth initiatives

PMP certification or equivalent credential

Experience with cost-reimbursable, fixed-price, and time-and-materials contracts

Active U.S. security clearance

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Existing relationships within the national security space community

Work Location

• Washington, D.C. metropolitan area preferred.
• Periodic travel to customer sites, LeoLabs offices, and industry events is required.

Growth Opportunity

As LeoLabs expands its national security mission portfolio, this role has the potential to evolve beyond individual program execution into portfolio leadership and broader mission ownership.

High-performing candidates may take on responsibility for multiple programs, customer portfolios, and strategic growth initiatives, with increasing leadership over teams supporting mission delivery and customer success.

This role provides a clear pathway toward Director-level leadership, with expanded responsibility for both program execution and mission growth.

Perks and Benefits

Global workforce: flexible remote/hybrid opportunities

Work on complex, meaningful missions with real-world impact

Unlimited paid time off for most roles

Competitive salary and equity packages

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

Access to the forefront of commercial space operations and defense innovation

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.