Space ISAC CAREERS
Project Manager
Job Title/Function: Project Manager
Location: Space ISAC Headquarters – Colorado Springs, CO (Hybrid)
Approximately 30% May Be Required
Salary Range: $75,000-$110,000
Company Overview:
Space ISAC (Space Information Sharing and Analysis Center) is a collaborative organization dedicated to enhancing the security and resilience of the space industry. We provide a platform for members to share information, insights, and best practices related to cybersecurity, risk management, and other critical areas. Our mission is to collectively protect global space systems to secure the future of humanity.
Position Overview:
Space ISAC is seeking a mission-driven and experienced Project Manager to lead and support complex cyber and collaborative initiatives across our international forums, technical working groups, tabletop exercise program, cyber vulnerability laboratory and threat intelligence exchange efforts. This role is part of the Program and Events Department and focuses on enhancing member engagement, enriching member experiences, and expanding the diversity of Space ISAC’s offerings to deliver exceptional value to our community.
This role requires a project/program management professional with at least five years of experience leading cyber, IT, defense, aerospace, or critical infrastructure programs. The Project Manager will oversee multi-stakeholder initiatives, coordinate international engagement, and ensure secure, mission-critical capabilities are delivered on schedule and within budget.
Part of this role includes embodying our core values, which include being:
- Flexible
- Collaborative
- Passionate about the mission
- Intellectually curious
- Fanatical in attention to detail
- Tenacious
This position is critical to advancing security and resilience across global space systems. Space ISAC is seeking candidates that are willing to relocate to Colorado Springs within 6 months. Preference will be given to those candidates in a 60-mile radius of Space ISAC HQ or those willing to relocate.
Key Responsibilities:
Program & Project Management
- Lead planning and execution of international forums
- Build and manage schedules using tools such as MS Project, Jira, or similar platforms for complex portfolios
- Maintain risk registers, change control processes, and status reporting for senior leadership
- Coordinate cross-functional teams and vendor partners
- Deliver secure, mission-critical outcomes aligned with organizational priorities
Forum & Collaborative Group Leadership
Lead preparation, facilitation, and follow-through for initiatives including:
- UK Forum
- Japan Forum
- Canada Forum
- Australia Forum
- Cyber Vulnerability Lab (CVL)
- Value of Space Summit (VOSS) programming
- Space Governance Working Group
Responsibilities include:
- Agenda and content development
- Multi-stakeholder coordination
- International engagement and coalition building
- Technical lab and workshop or tabletop exercise facilitation
- Post-event reporting and action tracking
Watch Center & Cross-Functional Coordination
- Conduct weekly reviews to ensure appropriate engagement between programs and Watch Center operations
- Attend Watch Center standups to ensure operational visibility and alignment
Member Engagement & Systems Management
- Oversee onboarding workflows and engagement tracking
- Conduct pre-onboarding research on member organizations
Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of project or program management experience in cyber, IT, defense, aerospace, or critical infrastructure environments
- International leadership and multi-cultural experiences
- Experience as an intelligence analyst or familiar with the value proposition of threat intel programs
- Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives
- Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, Jira, or similar)
- Experience with risk management, change control, and executive reporting
- Demonstrated ability to translate technical issues for executive audiences
- Experience facilitating working groups and coordinating across organizations and time zones
- Familiarity with vulnerability management, incident response, or secure systems preferred
- Experience in defense, government, space, or international environments preferred
Benefits:
- Opportunity to work in a mission-driven, high-impact environment
- Competitive nonprofit compensation
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- Exposure to global space and cybersecurity leadership
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume detailing your relevant experience and interest in the position to [email protected].