Artemis ICPS Operations Project Manager 4

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Date: Jun 28, 2025

Location: Cape Canaveral, FL, US, 32925

Company: United Launch Alliance

Requisition ID: 1052

Location: ULA - Cape Canaveral 

Relocation: Yes- Relocation may be available 

Travel Requirements: 10% 

 

At ULA, success comes through the efforts of a strong, united team.

 

Thanks for your interest in United Launch Alliance, the world's most experienced and reliable space launch company! Successfully launching more than 155 consecutive missions with 100% mission success doesn't happen by accident. It's a testament to the commitment and dedication of our team of rocket scientists and support employees combined with the systems and processes we use to pull them together. As a ULA employee, you'll have the opportunity to grow in your career while working in a team-oriented culture that combines technology, innovation, ingenuity and a commitment to the extraordinary. Whether you are in college just launching your career, or, have experience and want to come work with the best rocket team in the world, our unshakable unity yields stronger solutions and better results as we carry out our mission to save lives, explore the universe, and connect the world. Our team is excited to meet you!

Job Overview & Responsibilities

  

The Artemis ICPS Operations Project Manager position will be located at Cape Canaveral SFB and will be enrolled to the Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS) Program Office.

 

Primary responsibilities for this position are as follows:

  • Primary customer interface for launch operations activities for ULA’s support to the Artemis missions. 
  • Establish close customer relationships to effectively coordinate operations requirements.  Serve as ULA advocate when interfacing with Customers.
  • Coordinate ULA operations requirements and agreements, support plans, budgets, and schedules with the ULA Ops leadership, Systems Engineering and Integration Team, Finance leadership, and ICPS Program Office.
  • Support proposal development and manage contract execution.
  • Ensure operations activities adhere to budgetary constraints.
  • Provide clear communication to both internal and external team members as well as executive management. 
  • Coordinate with functions across the enterprise including Engineering, Operations, and Launch Operations to meet mission objectives and to identify and resolve issues. 
  • Develop collaborative relationships both within ULA and the Customer community.
  • Understand operations requirements and coordinate execution across multiple engineering disciplines.

 

Required Education

Bachelor

 

Required Years of Experience

Minimum of 6 years of related work experience

 

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Applicable experience with a broad-based background to include management and leadership experience in leading teams.
  • Preferred experience and familiarity with NASA customers.
  • Experience with program and project management principles and best practices, including task planning, budgeting and organizational skills, with an ability to drive execution.
  • Ability to develop long term plans and anticipate challenges.
  • Understanding of risk management principles demonstrated solid decision-making skills, and ability to deal with ambiguity.
  • Experience with mission integration and launch vehicle systems.
  • Experience with system integration and test.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field from an accredited college or university.
  • Experience with system integration and test, and on-console launch operations is a plus
  • Experience briefing senior leaders and customer audiences
  • Familiarity with and understanding of the NASA customer
  • Knowledge of NASA Design and Construction Standards for Human Spaceflight.
  • Experience developing technical and cost proposals
  • Experience with launch vehicle processing and launch site operations
  • PMP preferred

What makes ULA different?

Because we understand launch success comes through the collective efforts of a team, we seek the best to join us. We value ethics, ingenuity, engagement and professional development for employees at all levels.

 

We offer our employees competitive pay and benefits including:

  • 401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution
  • Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees
  • Generous paid time off
  • Flexible work environments

 

Additionally, most salaried ULA team members work a "9/80 schedule," meaning they enjoy every other Friday off.

 

Benefits and work schedules may vary for union-represented hourly positions and are described in the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

 

 

Security Clearance / International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). Therefore, all applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined in ITAR 22 CFR 120.62 (e.g., U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or protected individual. See 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) and 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) for additional information).

 

ULA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

 

ULA is a participant in the federal E-Verify Program. Posters in PDF format pertaining to this program can be accessed by clicking on the links identified below. E-Verify Participation poster (English / Spanish) and Right to Work Poster (English / Spanish).

 

Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act requires covered employees to follow a post selection notification process. A hired candidate may opt out of this process by notifying the hiring manager in writing at the time the offer is accepted.


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