Program Management and Acquisition Support

Space Systems Integration (SSI) is a fast-growing engineering company that provides aerospace solutions to a variety of government and commercial customers. Our employees are forward-thinking, self-directed individuals who are committed to solving our customers’ technical challenges.SSI is seeking a Program Management and Acquisition Support for a role in Albuquerque, NM.In this position, you will provide System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA). The customer is one of three US Space Force acquisition organizations and are the one specializing in delivering first-of-its-kind systems to fill quick-turn needs to deliver operational capability to the USSF. For each project, they set up small, agile, and empowered teams to include program managers, technical specialists, contracting, finance, security, and the use of right acquisition strategies to set the effort up for success. You will work in one of these small, highly empowered teams where every team member is directly responsible for the success of the program.Role and Responsibilities: Serves as program advisory lead for high-visibility and extremely time-critical programs Supports and advises government program managers through all phases of acquisition to include requirements development, design, development, integration, test, delivery, and fielding Assists acquisition planning, market research, and drafting technical requirements and documents Supports acquisition strategy development and the development of documents required for systems acquisition Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to verify program needs and identify to meet program goals Helps the government assess the technical sufficiency, cost, quality, and timely delivery of program deliverables and supports program reviews Translates complex ideas and data into simple, actionable recommendations or easily differentiated courses of action Confers with other SETA and FFRDC to provide advice and to assist with problem resolution as needed Supports management and execution of programs consisting of multiple projects--ensures overall program is properly coordinated and efficiently accomplished with the best available resources Drafts, reviews, and edits final program reports, documents, and briefings Communicates clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy. Often briefs government senior leadership Coordinates with external agencies to include operational units, higher headquarters, Combatant Command (COCOM) staffs, other acquisition activities, and research and development functions Develops a Monthly Status Report on all efforts, including updates on major activities, challenges, opportunities, deliverables, and subcontractor performanceRequired Qualifications:25+ years proven acquisition experience in DoD and/or IC system development and transitionRelevant BS and MA or MS degreesKnowledge of space systems development, integration, test, and manufacturingUnderstanding of ground systems supporting space operations and operational environments and corresponding mission user needsExperience in DoD program management, including program development and transitionExperience with requirements management and project planningExperience with Integrated Master Schedules and risk managementExperience with Statements of Work (SOW) and Performance Work Statements (PWS)Understanding of space operational environments and corresponding mission user needsActive TOP SECRET clearance with sensitive compartmentalized information (SCI) and special access program (SAP) eligibilityNo less than five (5) years total SAP and/or SCI environment experience and 1-year total within the last 5 yearsMust maintain a TS/SCI clearance as a condition of employment and willingness to submit to a Counter-Intelligence polygraphThis position is full-time, on-site at Kirtland AFB, NM, and will require travel up to 25% of time within the continental United StatesDesired Qualifications:Twenty (20) plus years of proven program management experience in DoD and/or IC system developmentExperience in supporting ACAT I/II level acquisition programsDAWIA Level III Program Management certificationExperience in the development and fielding of satellites and associated ground systemsSystem Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to Government program officesExperience with rapid prototyping and transition to productionExperience in planning and executing test campaigns for ground and space systems#ssi #weknowhowtobuildit #spacejobsSpace Systems Integration provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.