Senior Material Program Manager

Senior Material Program Manager About Us: BlackSky is a real-time intelligence company. We own and operate the world's most advanced space-based intelligence platform and provide customers satellite imagery, automated analytics and high-frequency monitoring of strategic locations, economic assets and events from around the globe. BlackSky is trusted by the most demanding allied military and intelligence organizations and commercial companies to deliver foresight into critical matters that affect national security and the economy. BlackSky's data enables governments and businesses to see, understand and anticipate change as it happens, giving them the ultimate strategic advantage so they can act quickly. Our global team works with cutting-edge technology to make a difference around the world and prides itself on being people-first, customer-focused and fun. The Sr Material Program Manager (MPM) supports end‑to‑end material strategy and supply chain execution for space systems programs in a fast‑paced small‑business environment. This role drives material readiness, supplier performance, and cost control across development, prototype, and production phases. As a key bridge between Engineering, Program Management, Manufacturing, and the external supply base, the MPM leads sourcing and material planning efforts that ensure hardware is delivered on time, on budget, and with the quality required for mission success. The right individual for this position is someone who thrives in rapidly evolving environments, solves problems with a creative approach, wears multiple hats well, and enjoys building scalable processes in a growing space organization.  This position reports to the Director, Supply Chain and is a hybrid position, expected to be in the Tukwila office 2-3 days a week.  Responsibilities: Act as the primary Supply Chain interface for assigned programs, enabling clear decision‑making on long‑lead procurement, supplier readiness, and material risk mitigation. Develop, own, and execute integrated material strategies for spacecraft subsystems, launch components, avionics, propulsion hardware, ground support equipment. Lead early‑phase planning by partnering with Engineering on BOM development, manufacturability considerations, make/buy analysis, and phase‑appropriate sourcing strategies. Drive sourcing decisions and supplier selection based on technical capability, cost competitiveness, schedule performance, and alignment with small‑business program needs. Manage long‑lead identification and procurement, including hardware with extended lead times (e.g., space‑rated electronics, composites, machined structures, propulsion components). Partner with Finance and Program Management to manage material budgets, cost targets, EAC forecasting, and program financial health. Create and maintain supply chain risk registers, recovery plans, and mitigation actions for space‑qualified hardware and single‑source suppliers. Support rapid prototype...