Sr Director - Mission Management - New Glenn

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 supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team of experts, you will lead the New Glenn execution of all national security efforts/contracts. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of New Glenn launch vehicle flights, certification with the USG, and development of future capabilities.
We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities:

• Manage execution of all National Security Space programs across the New Glenn business unit
• Serve as the Single Threaded Leader (STL) to communicate scope and align resources with executive leadership (internal and external) to execute all National Security Space Launch (NSSL) programs
• Lead a team responsible for the successful execution of multiple contracts, studies, and programs in support of National Security priorities
• Build exceptional relationships with customers and create strong partnership across Blue and USG teams; advocate for policies and programs with mutual benefit to Blue and our customers
• Drive execution on all contracted programs/efforts by managing budget and schedule for the NSSL program while meeting USG expectations and Blue Origin business targets (cost/profit)
• Advocate internally on behalf of customer objectives and develop strategies, tools, and processes to integrate the USG customer with Blue Origin (people, facilities, operations, etc.)
• Create alignment of New Glenn products and services with unique USG mission assurance priorities and perspectives to successfully deliver national security systems to orbit
• Partner with Sales Marketing and Strategy (SMS) to ensure New Glenn offerings meet NSSL customer needs.  Provide strategic direction and management of proposals for USG customers.  Position New Glenn as the prime launch service provider for future NSSL programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. in engineering field (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Etc.)
• 15+ years managing complex, multi-disciplinary, fast-paced USG programs.
• 12+ years industry experience with launch systems or satellite operations.
• Ability to travel within U.S. and abroad (25%)
• Top Secret clearance with current SSBI & SCI eligibility
• 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.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience leading National Security Space Launch (NSSL), launch certification, or spacecraft integration programs
• M.S. or M.B.A. in a business or program management field

 

Compensation Range for:

CA applicants is $246,483.00-$345,076.20;CO applicants is $241,833.00-$338,565.15;WA applicants is $246,483.00-$345,076.20

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

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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

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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.

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

• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

• Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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