Location: On-site in Washington D.C area
Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI or SAP eligibility
We are seeking a highly capable Space Systems Senior Program Manager to directly support a U.S. Air Force or Space Force Program Office in the execution of a critical space program of national importance. The selected candidate will serve as a strategic advisor to government leadership and support all aspects of program execution, from acquisition strategy and budget planning to stakeholder engagement and systems engineering.
This role requires close collaboration with government personnel and stakeholders across multiple technical domains, such as Space Sensors, Space Vehicles, Space Ground Control Systems, Space Communications, Launch Base Operations, and Launch Vehicles.
Serve as a key advisor to the Government Program Manager on technical, strategic, and operational aspects of the program.
Support all phases of acquisition lifecycle execution, including milestone preparation, contract planning, and documentation.
Assist with budget planning, forecasting, and execution in alignment with DoD financial management practices.
Contribute to system architecture development and systems engineering integration efforts.
Manage and monitor program schedules, risks, and interdependencies.
Support senior leader engagements and develop high-quality stakeholder communications.
Ensure compliance with program security requirements and support SAP-related program controls and protocols.
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