Virgin Galactic

Sr. Director Mission Management

📍 Location
Truth or Consequences, NM
⏰ Job Type
Full-time
📅 Posted
June 18, 2026

Job Description

We are looking for a senior operational leader who can unite planning, integration, payload readiness, and mission execution into a single, reliable, future‑focused mission management system. Maintain focus on timeliness and execution of tasks and deliverables every day. Support the company strategy by holding ourselves and one another accountable for getting the work done.

The Senior Director of Mission Management leads the organization responsible for the planning, integration, execution, and monitoring of all Virgin Galactic missions. You will manage the teams that prepare each mission, integrate payloads, and operate the Mission Control Center and simulation environments.

You will shape the end‑to‑end mission lifecycle, from long‑range planning to real‑time execution to post‑mission analysis, while ensuring safe, predictable, and scalable operations.

This role requires a seasoned aviation, aerospace, or space operations leader who can blend strategic plan...

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