Xona · 11 hours ago
Government Program Manager (GPM)
Burlingame, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelXona is a navigational intelligence company focused on delivering precise positioning systems. They are seeking a Government Program Manager (GPM) to ensure compliant project delivery for U.S. Government customers and manage program budgets and schedules effectively.
AerospaceGPSInformation ServicesNavigationSatellite CommunicationSoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Ensure compliant project delivery for U.S. Government customers, including the Department of War, other Federal Government agencies and commercial industry partners
Work effectively with cross-functional teams in planning, executing and delivering on program budgets and schedules
Analyze and assess solicitation requirements, working closely with internal and external teams
Draft proposals and align activities to Xona’s overall business objectives
Qualification
Required
U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (i.e., Green Card holder or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
Experience in program or project management within technical or engineering-driven environments
Demonstrated success coordinating across cross-functional technical teams and external stakeholders
Strong ability to manage program schedules, dependencies, and milestones to ensure on-time delivery
Proven experience facilitating cross-team communication across engineering, operations, and business functions
Experience interfacing with suppliers and government customers to align on schedules, technical requirements, and deliverables
Track record of meeting customer commitments and delivery milestones
Proactive risk management skills, including identifying, communicating, and resolving program risks and blockers
Ability to provide clear, concise updates to leadership, escalate issues appropriately, and recommend solutions
Experience contributing to or improving program management processes, tools, and reporting structures in a scaling organization
Comfortable operating in a startup or fast-paced environment with evolving priorities
Excellent communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills
Demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts and keep complex programs on track
Preferred
Prior military service or experience working with U.S. Federal Government or Department of Defense programs
Experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry
Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification
PMP, Agile, or other relevant program/project management certifications
Company
Xona
Xona is launching a LEO satellite network bringing real-time, centimeter-level certainty to any device, anywhere on Earth..
Founded in 2019
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$151.42MKey Investors
Craft VenturesSpaceWERXFirst Spark Ventures
2025-06-26Series B· $92M
2025-06-26Grant· $20M
2024-05-08Series A· $19M
Leadership Team
Brian Manning
Co-Founder & CEO
Bryan Chan
Co-Founder, VP Corporate Strategy
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