Senior Program Coordinator

The role

The Senior Program Coordinator leads coordination for multi-workstream Mission Operations programs including operations, sustainment, training, and R&D. This person partners with engineering, test, and mission stakeholders to drive work from planning through delivery and ensure operational readiness.

What you will do

• Lead coordination for complex, multi-workstream Mission Operations programs
• Ensure operational readiness milestones are met across various programs
• Partner cross-functionally with engineering, test, and mission stakeholders
• Track and monitor all ongoing programs and initiatives within Mission Operations
• Own and improve dashboards, schedules, and internal reports
• Coordinate logistics for operations, sustainment, training, and R&D activities
• Support coordination of cross-functional activities and follow up on action items
• Prepare meeting materials, agendas, and summaries for leadership
• Manage and prioritize calendars for the Senior Director and team members
• Provide administrative support including document management and expense tracking

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Engineering, Communications, or a related field OR 4+ years of military service with relevant leadership, administrative, or operational exper
• 5–7 years of relevant experience in program coordination, project management, or operations roles supporting operational, sustainment, training, or R&D programs
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Salesforce, Microsoft Office, Slack, NetSuite, and Confluence
• Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Current U.S. passport

Nice to have

• Active Secret security clearance or higher
• Prior experience supporting defense, aerospace, or government programs
• Experience coordinating fielded operations, sustainment, training delivery, or R&D programs, particularly for maritime or unmanned systems
• Familiarity with DoW program environments, defense operations, or commercial maritime operations

Benefits

• Medical Insurance: Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
• Dental and Vision Insurance: Saronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan for employees and 80% for dependents
• Generous PTO and Holidays
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Competitive Salary with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Equity options
• Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
• Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline
• Free lunch benefit
• Unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office

Before you apply

• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance
• Requires access to export-controlled information or items that require U.S. Person status

About the company

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, developing solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms.