Senior Acquisition Program Manager - Space Systems

Systems Planning & Analysis; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking an Acquisition Program Manager - Senior/SME within the Space Systems Group to serve as a strategic advisor and technical leader on complex, high-value programs for US Space Force, USSF SSC, and related agencies.

The role focuses on shaping program strategy, executive guidance, and enterprise‑level decision making while ensuring alignment with mission priorities and multi‑program integration.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship with TS/SCI clearance at time of application with ability to obtain and maintain SAP clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of senior level program management experience
• Demonstrated mastery of managing large, complex, multi project programs or portfolios
• Proven ability to advise senior executives and drive enterprise level decisions
• Expert proficiency with program management tools, methodologies, and governance structures
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills
• Ability to report to designated work locations in Colorado Springs, up to full time, based on the needs of the customer

Responsibilities

• Leading development of large-scale program strategies, architectures, and governance models
• Advising executives, government customers, and technical leadership on critical program decisions
• Overseeing integration across multiple programs, portfolios, or enterprise functions
• Anticipating and solving complex technical, acquisition, or organizational challenges
• Guiding financial strategy, acquisition planning, contract structuring, and resource allocation
• Leading major risk, dependency, and decision-analysis activities across the enterprise
• Ensuring program outcomes meet mission, operational, and technical objectives
• Establishing and refining organizational processes, standards, and frameworks
• Coaching senior PMs, project managers, and cross-functional leads
• Representing the organization in high-level forums, audits, and governance boards

Skills

Senior program management

Leadership

Communication

Strategic planning

National security knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Program management tools

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking an Acquisition Program Manager - Senior/SME within the Space Systems Group to serve as a strategic advisor and technical leader on complex, high-value programs for US Space Force, USSF SSC, and related agencies.

The role focuses on shaping program strategy, executive guidance, and enterprise‑level decision making while ensuring alignment with mission priorities and multi‑program integration.