Program Manager SME - Acquisition Management

STI-TEC; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

Short term/long term disability coverage

Retirement savings - 401(k)

Paid time off (PTO)

Holiday leave

Flexible spending account options

Job summary

A professional services firm is seeking a Program Manager to support Space Systems Command in El Segundo, CA. The ideal candidate will have a MA/MS degree and over 20 years of experience in space programs, with a deep understanding of acquisition and DoD space launch operations. This role involves providing technical advice, supporting program acquisition efforts, and drafting program acquisition information for public release. A competitive salary range of $145K - $185K is offered along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of extensive, relevant experience supporting space programs.
• Expected to independently perform all functional duties.
• Deep understanding of DoD space launch and sustainment projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice and assistance for acquisition life cycle.
• Assist program managers to minimize interface problems.
• Draft and process program acquisition information for public release.

Skills

Secret Clearance

Space program support

Mission critical acquisition knowledge

Deep knowledge of Air Force processes

Comp Cost & Req Sys

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

MA/MS Degree

Tools

Comp Cost & Req Sys

MAR Reporting Software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Solutions Through Innovative Technologies, Inc. (STI-TEC) specializes in the delivery of professional business and information management services. STI-TEC offers government and commercial clients a comprehensive portfolio of services that identify, manage, distribute and improve business processes related to entities’ most valued resource, information. As a fast-growing solutions provider, established in 2000, total customer satisfaction has remained the cornerstone of our business. Our business model focuses on integrity, loyalty, and trust.

Overview

The Program Manager SME will support Space Systems Command Space Domain Awareness & Combat Power and Battle Management Command, Control & Communications Program Executive Offices.

Responsibilities

• Provide space acquisitions, engineering, operations, and technical advice and assistance for all projects and programs, as required, to support any stage of the acquisition life cycle.
• Support program acquisition efforts for advanced technology, future concept development, and integration activities.
• Advise and assist the Government on cost, schedule, and performance matters.
• Assist with management of the portfolio by providing information, advice, and recommendations for the effective alignment of portfolio acquisitions, manpower, and funding.
• Advise and assist program managers to identify and minimize the likelihood of interface and integration problems.
• Coordinate and resolve issues and facilitate team communications.
• Tasks shall include coordinating resolution of program issues and facilitating effective integration of requirements and efforts with other acquisition and sustainment activities. This may include internal system interface issues, as well as external interface issues with multiple Government or mission partner organizations.
• Maintain, update, and analyze the acquisition forecast to ensure current and consistent content and identify any disconnects or deficiencies.
• Incorporate inputs from the force design, operational imperatives, combatant command integrated priority lists, and future force shaping products to deliver recommendations that enhance Government planning and capability.
• Advise and assist leadership in support of high visibility engagements, commitments, and taskers, to include at the congressional level.
• Draft, review, coordinate, and process program acquisition information suitable for public release to industry, media, trade publications, and other program stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

• Secret Clearance
• MA/MS Degree
• 20+ years of extensive, relevant experience including duties/assignments specifically in support of space programs
• Deep understanding of mission critical aspects of acquisition and DoD space launch, ground and sustainment and associated projects
• Expected to independently perform all functional duties, even of the lower labor categories, and require no additional functional training
• Deep knowledge of Higher Headquarters, Air Force, Space Command, processes and procedures as it relates to their functional responsibility and speak/write Air Force and Space Acquisition terminology appropriately
• Comp Cost & Req Sys, MAR Reporting Software, Microsoft Office Suite, TMT
• Relevant areas of expertise limited to the following: Management, Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Science, Technology, Engineering, or Statistics

Target Salary Range

$145K - $185K. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short term/long term disability coverage
• Retirement savings - 401(k)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holiday leave
• Alternate work schedules (depending on work site)
• Flexible spending account options

Whether you’re an experienced professional, a veteran, a former military or civilian federal employee, or a recent graduate, STI-TEC has a career opportunity for you.

Applicants selected may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. STI-TEC is an equal opportunity employer. Employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, gender identity and sexual orientation. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail] or you may call us at 1+918.583.9900.

This job posting is to identify potential candidates for positions in order to respond to a request for proposal. This job posting, including but not limited to, qualifications, duties, compensation and benefits, is subject to change based on the terms and conditions of the awarded contract and is contingent on STI-TEC being awarded the contract.