Program Director, Space Defense Programs
ast spacemobileArlington (VA)
Program Director, Space Defense Programs
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ast spacemobileArlington (VA)
SENIORITY
Manager
About the role
AST SpaceMobile Defense seeks a Program Director to lead a mission-critical national security program with a U.S. Government customer. You will act as the single accountable owner, manage schedule, risk, and cost, and coordinate across Systems Engineering, Space Segment, Launch, Ground Segment, and Mission Operations. You will drive reviews, maintain IMS, and mentor staff while ensuring cost/schedule compliance and security obligations in a fast-paced defense environment.
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