Job ID: 8559
Date Posted: June 30, 2026
Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking a Senior Manager of Information Systems to serve as a member of the information system division leadership team. This position provides leadership, direction, and accountability for IT operations, systems, infrastructure, and end-user services that support SDL’s mission, customers, and employees.
This role is responsible for leading a large, multidisciplinary IT team that provides reliable, secure, cost-effective, and mission-focused information technology services. The Senior Manager will work closely with the Division Director, Enterprise Architect, information security, enterprise applications, program stakeholders, and other SDL leaders to maintain a viable, robust, and secure information system environment that meets current operational needs while anticipating future mission requirements.
This position requires more than technical management. SDL is seeking a leader who earns the trust and confidence of others through sound judgement, integrity, and clear communication. A successful candidate will develop future leaders, foster collaboration, and make timely, well-reasoned decisions while balancing competing priorities, including cost, schedule, technical rigor, risk business objectives, and personnel needs.
Key Responsibilities
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Serves as a member of the Information System Division leadership team contributing to division strategy, priorities, organizational structure, operating model, and long-term planning
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Provides leadership, direction, and accountability for the technology capabilities that enable SDL's mission, ensuring information technology operates as a reliable, secure, scalable, and sustainable enterprise capability
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Leads IT as an integrated and coordinating unit within the broader information system division, working closely with enterprise applications, information security, the Enterprise Architect, and other division functions to deliver sustainable, mission-focused services and enterprise capabilities
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Partners with the Enterprise Architect to ensure enterprise architecture principles are translated into sustainable operational capabilities, engineering discipline, lifecycle management, and technology implementation
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Continually improves the operational maturity of information technology through standardization, automation, engineering discipline, measurable performance, and leadership development
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Provide leadership, direction, and accountability for IT operations, systems, infrastructure, networks, endpoint services, service desk functions, and related technology services
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Leads, mentors, develops, and holds accountable a large multidisciplinary team of IT professionals, including team supervisors and managers
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Establishes clear priorities, expectations, decision rights, and accountability mechanisms across IT teams
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Identifies and addresses staff performance opportunities through timely coaching, corrective action, development planning, and succession planning
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Models the leadership behaviors expected of the team, including integrity, ownership, discipline, respect, sound judgment, customer service, and commitment to the mission
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Balances business needs, personnel needs, technical rigor, cost, schedule, risk, security, and operational continuity when setting priorities, making decisions, and allocating resources
Required Qualifications:-
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in information systems, computer science, engineering, business, or other related field
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15+ years of experience in Information Systems, Information Technology, or a technically related field
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Experience leading large, multidisciplinary technical teams and subordinate leaders
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Ability to lead through influence, build trust, mentor and develop leaders, hold teams accountable, and address staff performance issues in a timely, fair, and constructive manner
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Strong understanding of government and industry standards and the ability to implement, operate, and maintain secure information systems
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Ability to balance competing operational and strategic priorities, including cost, schedule, risk, technical rigor, service quality, personnel needs, and mission impact
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Demonstrated judgment in addressing large, complex, and ambiguous problems
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Ability to evaluate competing considerations, make well-reasoned decisions, and clearly communicate the rationale
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Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with technical teams, senior leadership, customers, and stakeholders
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Competence in managing budgets, schedules, resources, vendors, service expectations, and follow-through on commitments
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Customer service mindset with a strong focus on mission success
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Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance
Why Join SDL?
- SDL offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. Visit our Benefits Page to learn more about what we offer.
SDL delivers advanced multi-domain solutions to protect national security and enable scientific discovery. Our expertise in satellites, sensors and instruments, ground systems and data processing, and autonomous systems plays a critical role in missions supporting NASA and the Department of Defense. Join our team of engineers, scientists, technicians, and business professionals in our seventh decade of delivering mission success.
At SDL, we strive to uphold a culture of respect, collaboration, empowerment, and accountability. We listen with open minds, seek to understand diverse perspectives, and engage in thoughtful dialogue. We work together by sharing knowledge, involving others, and offering support. We trust and empower our team members to take ownership, act with integrity, and be accountable. Above all, we deliver on our commitments to each other and to our mission partners.
The application window for this position is expected to remain open for approximately 14
days; however, it may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications promptly.
For questions, assistance, or accommodation with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact [email protected].
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