Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters—where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world.
To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Citizen. This position requires an active U.S. Government security clearance, applicants who do not currently hold the required clearance will not be eligible for consideration. Employment for cleared roles is contingent upon verification of clearance status.Export Control/ITAR: Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
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At Vantor, you’ll work alongside the U.S. Space Force and mission partners to develop and rapidly deploy the next generation of resilient Missile Warning (MW) capabilities. Your leadership will help deter attacks and deliver critical information to warfighters, enabling faster decisions and stronger mission outcomes.
As a Project Manager, you’ll bring together technical teams, mission stakeholders, and cross-functional partners to turn complex requirements into operational capabilities. You’ll coordinate testing, analysis, evaluation, validation, and verification activities while identifying risks and areas requiring early mitigation. By combining disciplined program execution with innovative engineering methodologies, you’ll help keep critical work aligned, moving forward, and ready for the mission.
You’ll grow your expertise by working across engineering disciplines, applying advanced technology solutions, and navigating the challenges of developing resilient remote-sensing systems. Your ability to communicate clearly, build alignment, manage complexity, and drive action will be essential to delivering tomorrow’s capabilities today.
If you’re energized by high-impact work and want to lead programs that directly support national security, join Vantor and help shape the future of remote sensing for the U.S. Air Force.
Join our team and create the future of Remote Sensing in the Space Force. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.
Qualifications:
4+ years of experience with project management
4+ years of experience in DoD acquisition planning, project management, and business operations
Experience managing programmatic risk including cost, schedule, and performance
Experience with DoD 5000.02 acquisition directives
Ability to interact well in cross-functional team meetings and professional environments
Ability to interface with internal and external customers
Secret clearance
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, mathematics, computer science, or technical discipline
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with Confluence or JIRA
Experience with the military space systems
Experience with the DoD acquisition system
Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Experience working new technology programs for embedded systems
Possession of strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
TS/SCI clearance
Master’s degree in an engineering, mathematics, physics, or technical discipline
Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) Program Management Level II or higher Certification
Clearance: Secret
The position will require at least 2-3x per week on site. Meetings/schedules may require more days on site.
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Pay Transparency: To support pay transparency, Vantor includes salary ranges in all U.S. job postings. Starting pay for this role will fall within the listed range and will be based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, location, and market conditions. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the role should not expect to receive compensation at the top of the range. The listed range reflects the expected pay for this position, and final offers will be determined based on each candidate’s experience, expertise, and alignment with the role.
● The base pay for this position within California is: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 - $132,000.00 annually.For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.
Benefits: Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.Vantor.com/careers
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