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Senior Program Manager, Classified Space Programs

Muon Space · Northern VA or Aurora, CO

Posted about 3 months ago · $158,000 - $198,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
82 days
Muon Space's roles stay open a median of 78 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
88% of Muon Space's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Muon Space
high
113 stale, 2 reposted of 115 open
Hiring momentum
131 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-24

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Muon Space's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Muon Space.

About this role

Muon Space is looking for a Senior Program Manager to oversee classified space programs for U.S. Government national security clients. This role involves managing the entire program lifecycle from concept to on-orbit operations, ensuring compliance with security requirements, and serving as the main point of contact for government stakeholders. The position requires strong leadership across various technical domains and a focus on delivering contractual commitments within defined timelines.

Our read on this posting4.0out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

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What you need

  • 8+ years of program management experience on complex aerospace or defense development programs
  • Active U.S. Top Secret/SCI clearance, or a current Top Secret clearance with recent SCI eligibility
  • U.S. citizenship required (program is ITAR-restricted)
  • Experience executing U.S. Government contracts
  • Experience running programs in classified environments
  • Domain experience with remote sensing systems — EO/IR, RF, or both

What you get

  • Salary range of $155,000 - $220,000
  • Competitive equity grant
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Short & long term disability and life insurance
  • Three weeks paid vacation for new employees

Worth weighing

  • High-autonomy role with significant responsibility
  • Strict security requirements may limit public communication about the work
  • Fast-paced environment with milestone-driven deliverables
  • Requires experience in classified environments which may not be suitable for all candidates

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Listed by Muon Space on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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