Program Manager, Classified Systems

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Salary: $112,000–$194,000 / yr
Posted: 52 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $187k

This role $153k

$98k most similar roles pay here $246k

This role pays less than 80% of similar roles. Most pay $160,800–$214,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $153k versus about $187k for comparable roles.

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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

Anduril Industries currently has 1697 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1504 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Program Manager, Classified Systems

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Program Manager, Classified Systems will drive sustainment activities and program delivery through ATO for multiple classified customers. Working within the defense sector, you will manage net new programs, process improvements, and project structures while collaborating with engineering, cyber-assurance, support, and business stakeholders to provide real-time support. Day-to-day responsibilities include coordinating routine reviews, change control, team meetings, and documentation submissions while maintaining project records and requirement traceability in formal tracking systems. You will also manage cross-team projects from inception to completion, escalate risks or blockers, and communicate organizational goals to leadership. The role requires expertise in IT service delivery, infrastructure, and government program environments within secure spaces. Required skills include strong analytical thinking, multitasking, and the ability to translate technical details into business terms. Candidates must possess an active U.S. Top Secret Clearance.

What does a Program Manager earn in California?

Median $193000 from 39 postings across 11 companies.

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Skills

ATO IT Service Delivery Infrastructure Agile PMP ITIL Cyber-assurance Requirement Traceability Change Control Program Management

What you'll do

Drive sustainment activities and program delivery for multiple classified customers through the ATO process.
Manage cross-team projects from inception to completion while balancing competing organizational priorities.
Coordinate routine reviews, change control, team meetings, and formal documentation submissions.
Maintain project records, requirement traceability, and action items in formal tracking systems.
Identify and escalate risks or blockers to resolve issues promptly.
Improve internal processes and ensure high quality of documentation across assigned projects.
Communicate organizational goals and status updates consistently to leadership and stakeholders.

What we're looking for

Active U.S. Top Secret Clearance.
7 years of experience in government programs, specifically in secure spaces.
5 years of experience in Project or Program Management or other leadership roles.
Solid understanding of IT service delivery, infrastructure, and government program environments.
Strong written and verbal communication skills to translate technical details into business terms.
Excellent organizational, coordination, and multitasking capabilities for managing concurrent projects.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to diagnose and resolve complex issues.
PMP, ITIL, or Industry Agile certifications are preferred.

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