Program Manager, Long-Range Missile Program

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OperationsProject Manager

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Key Responsibilities

Program Lifecycle Ownership Lead the full program lifecycle to ensure that cost, schedule, and performance goals are met Provide oversight of all technical and operational functions, planning,

Requirements Summary

Program Lifecycle Ownership Lead the full program lifecycle to ensure that cost, schedule, and performance goals

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OperationsProject Manager

CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that gives the ultimate advantage—domain dominance. The company's products are powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), empowering warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams to act faster, adapt rapidly, and stay ahead of evolving threats.

CHAOS Industries was founded in 2022 and has raised a total of $1 billion in funding from leading investors, including 8VC, Accel, and Valor Equity Partners. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, and London. For more information, please visit www.chaosinc.com.

Responsibilities

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→B.S. in engineering, computer science, business, or other related field, and/or equivalent Program Management experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
→8+ years of Project/Program Management experience managing complex aerospace or defense development programs of similar scope and complexity
→Demonstrated experience leading a program through multiple phases of the development lifecycle, including test
→Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences
→Direct experience with customer S&T and early development organizations such as AFRL, ONR, Army DEVCOM as well as program of record materiel development organizations
→Ability and willingness to travel up to 30% as needed to support program and customer objectives
→Current or recent DoD SECRET clearance

Requirements

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Prior program management experience on a missile, munition, or other weapon system program
Experience with DoD acquisition processes, contract types, and government oversight (e.g., DCMA, DCAA)
Experience with flight test campaigns and range coordination
Experience with integrated master scheduling
Current or recent DoD TOP SECRET security clearance; eligibility for SAP and/or SCI indoc.
Experience with Agile project management using tools like JIRA and Confluence
Prior systems engineering or software integration experience
Experience with a prime integrator or in a fast-moving defense startup
Advanced degree in a technical field

Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company
Additional benefits: 401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay), FSA, HSA, life insurance, and more
Our Perks: Free daily lunch while you're working onsite, fully-stocked kitchen, unlimited PTO, casual dress code
Compensation Components: Competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance, and (coming soon!) annual bonuses
Team Growth: 500+ employees and counting across 5 global offices

Salary Range: $220,000 - $300,000

The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus, equity, and benefits. If your compensation requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations.

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