Senior Program Manager (Hypersonics / OUSW Support)

Job Description

Job Description

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About Iron Will

Iron Will is a rapidly growing company supporting critical national security missions across advanced weapons systems, flight testing, and integration. We operate at the intersection of government, industry, and test to solve complex problems and deliver mission impact.

We are focused on enablingspeed, integration, and learning at scalebringing together fragmented efforts into cohesive, mission-driven outcomes.

Position Overview

Iron Will is seeking a Senior Program Manager to support advancing the national hypersonic strategy.

This is a senior, high-impact role operating at the intersection of strategy, execution, and integration. The selected candidate will help synchronize efforts across government, industry, and test communitiesensuring that investments, test activities, and operational objectives are aligned and mutually reinforcing.

The ideal candidate brings deep program leadership experience, a strong understanding of DoD acquisition and advanced weapons programs, and the ability to influence outcomes in complex, high-visibility environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Support OUSW in the development and execution of national hypersonic strategy initiatives
• Drive integration across programs, stakeholders, and test activities, ensuring alignment between strategy and execution
• Translate strategic priorities into actionable plans, roadmaps, and measurable outcomes
• Coordinate across DoD, industry, and test organizations to synchronize efforts and reduce fragmentation
• Lead or support cross-functional initiatives spanning acquisition, test, and operational communities
• Develop and deliver executive-level briefings and decision support materials
• Identify and address programmatic gaps, risks, and inefficiencies, recommending practical solutions
• Support alignment of resources, timelines, and priorities across multiple efforts

Core Focus Areas

• Integration at Speed: Connecting strategy, test, and execution to accelerate capability delivery
• Test-Informed Development: Leveraging flight test insights to drive rapid iteration
• Enterprise Synchronization: Aligning stakeholders across government, industry, and ranges
• Closing the Loop: Feeding lessons learned from testing back into requirements and design
• Breaking Silos: Enabling collaboration across traditionally disconnected programs

Required Qualifications

• Masters degree in Engineering, Business, or related field (required)
• 12+ years of experience in DoD program management, acquisition, or related field
• Experience supporting advanced weapons programs, preferably hypersonics or missile systems
• Strong understanding of DoD acquisition processes and program execution
• Experience working across multiple stakeholders (government, industry, test organizations)
• Proven ability to operate in complex, high-visibility environments
• Strong communication skills, including experience briefing senior leadership
• Active Secret clearance (or ability to obtain); TS/SCI preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting hypersonic programs in a leadership role
• Familiarity with hypersonic programs, flight test, or range operations
• Experience integrating test, acquisition, and operational communities
• Experience with rapid acquisition pathways (OTAs, prototyping, etc.)
• Prior military or senior government experience

What Were Looking For

• A leader who can connect strategy to execution
• Someone who understands that speed comes from integrationnot just acceleration
• Someone who can align disparate efforts across organizational boundaries
• Someone comfortable operating with influence rather than authority
• Someone who takes ownership and drives results

Why Iron Will

• Direct involvement in shaping the national hypersonic strategy
• Opportunity to operate at the intersection of policy, program execution, and test
• High visibility and impact in a rapidly growing company
• Team focused on execution, trust, and mission impact

Iron Will Ventures Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.