ARKA Group, LP · 15 hours ago
Program Manager {A}
Colorado Springs, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$110K/yr - $180K/yr
5+ years expARKA Group L.P. is an advanced technologies company serving the U.S. military and commercial space industry. They are seeking a program manager to engage with customers, manage project timelines and budgets, and collaborate with various teams to ensure mission success.
AerospaceCommunication HardwareHardwareInformation TechnologyManufacturingOptical CommunicationSoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead and manage complex satellite communications programs from contracts through execution and delivery
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, contracts, business development, operations to ensure programs are running within scope and on schedule
Liaison between the customer and engineering to ensure customer needs are clearly understood and met through project lifecycle
Build and maintain a strong program pipeline work with customers to understand their future missions needs and how AKRA can be a part of that vision
Maintain data integrity which includes project milestones, SalesForce opportunity and business projections
Oversee and manage multiple programs at the same time including budgeting, contracts, scheduling and risk management
Building strong and meaningful relationships with our customers
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in program/project management working with engineers in aerospace, defense, or similar industry
BS from an accredited university
Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance
Ability to multitask and effectively manage multiple customers and programs
Exceptional leadership, time management, facilitation, and organizational skills
Preferred
BS in a technical field in engineering, computer science, industrial technology, or similar field
Experience in satellite communications, satellite systems, or RF communications
Basic understanding of satellite communication principles
Experience managing software programs
Experience working with US Space Force, NASA, NOAA, or NRO
Proficient use of the Atlassian tool suite
Experience using SalesForce to track opportunities
Active TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance
Benefits
Comprehensive medical/vision/dental insurance packages
Company contributions to qualified HSA accounts
401k retirement plan with industry leading company contributions
3 weeks of vacation accrual per year plus time off for sick leave and unscheduled life events
13 paid holidays
Upfront tuition assistance for approved degree programs
Annual bonus program based on company and employee performance
Company paid life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance
4 weeks paid Parental Leave
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Company
ARKA Group, LP
We are a fully integrated mission partner providing world-leading technologies and services with an unrivaled reputation for excellence.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-12-22Acquired
Leadership Team
Brett Gabari
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-09
2025-12-27
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