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Arlington, VA, US
Source: Umbra careers · View original posting
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Umbra is an American space technology company delivering advanced systems, from sensors to spacecraft, that empower customers worldwide with unmatched access to critical information from space. Our mission is simple and ambitious: redefine space—for people, systems, and missions in every domain.
Umbra’s ecosystem operates through three business units: Remote Sensing (the data), Space Systems (the components), and Mission Solutions (the platforms).Together, our teams develop capabilities that deliver persistent access, resilient performance, and mission-ready solutions, advancing U.S. space leadership while keeping the world safe and informed.
Remote Sensing – The Data
Remote Sensing is where Umbra got its start, and our agile Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) constellation remains the most capable on the market. We transform satellite data into real-world, actionable insights that strengthen U.S. national security and intelligence, support disaster response, and advance scientific discovery. Our team delivers data at scale with unmatched quality, persistence, and the speed and responsiveness our partners demand.
If you want to work on cutting-edge space technology that’s redefining what’s possible in remote sensing, you belong here at Umbra.
As a Program Manager at Umbra, you will lead a portfolio of operational remote sensing programs supporting U.S. Department of War (DoW) and Intelligence Community (IC) customers, delivering mission-critical imagery, data products, and solutions that meet customer objectives while fulfilling contractual commitments. You will be responsible for managing program cost, schedule, technical and operational performance, and customer satisfaction across the program lifecycle.
In this role, you will serve as a senior program leader for some of Umbra's most significant national security programs, developing and maintaining integrated program plans, schedules, budgets, forecasts, performance metrics, and risk management strategies while partnering closely with engineering, product management, finance, contracts, business development, and mission operations.
You will translate customer mission needs and contractual requirements into executable plans, proactively identify and resolve program risks, and provide clear, concise updates to customers and executive leadership.
A critical component of this role is developing deep customer and mission intimacy. You will engage frequently with government customers, mission partners, analysts, operators, and other end users to understand how Umbra's capabilities are employed operationally, identify unmet mission needs, solicit actionable feedback, and ensure those insights inform program priorities, product development, and future capabilities.
Success in this role requires strong leadership, technical and business judgment, and the ability to build trusted relationships with government customers and technical and non-technical stakeholders. By developing a deep understanding of Umbra's SAR technology, broader sensing capabilities, operational architecture, and customer missions, you'll help drive program success while identifying follow-on opportunities and contributing to the continued growth of our national security Remote Sensing business.
This position is based on-site in our Arlington, VA office.
This position may include access to technology and/or data that is subject to U.S. export controls pursuant to ITAR and EAR. To comply with federal export controls, all persons hired must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee or asylee as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), or must otherwise be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or U.S. Department of Commerce as applicable.
Compensation
This job posting may cover multiple career levels. To ensure greater transparency, we provide base salary ranges for all roles, regardless of location. Our standard pay ranges are based on the role’s function and level, benchmarked against similar growth-stage companies. Compensation may vary based on geographical location, as certain regions may have different cost-of-living factors. The final offer will also be influenced by the candidate's skills, responsibilities, and relevant experience.
The Compensation Range for this role is $185,000 - $210,000 DOE.
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