Senior Program Management & Acquisition Support

EXPANSIA; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

EXPANSIA, part of the Aether Aerospace Defense Technology platform, seeks a Senior Program Management and Acquisition Support professional in Albuquerque, NM. You will support classified space programs through all acquisition phases, providing SETA to the Space RCO at Kirtland AFB.

Lead agile teams, coordinate with contractors, and brief senior leadership on status and risks. Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of DoD/IC acquisition experience, TS/SCI with SAP eligibility, and a track record of

Qualifications

• Clearance: TS/SCI with SAP Eligibility, and willingness to sit for a CI Poly.
• Education: MA/MS Degree or equivalent.
• Years of Experience: Minimum of 10 years proven acquisition experience in DoD/IC, with SAP/SCI exposure and at least 1 year in past 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Serve as program advisory lead for high-visibility, time-critical programs.
• Advise government program managers through all acquisition phases from requirements to fielding.
• Draft and review technical requirements, technical documents, and SOW/PWS.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to verify program needs and meet goals.
• Develop Monthly Status Reports with updates on activities, challenges, and subcontractor performance.
• Brief government senior leadership and collaborate with SETA/FFRDC teams.

Skills

Space systems development

DoD program management

Requirements management

Project planning

Risk management

SOW / PWS understanding

Education

MA/MS Degree

Job description

Start Date: Immediate JHNA, CTSi, and EXPANSIA have come together to form a Defense Technology platform named Aether Aerospace focused on delivering high-impact technologies, technology-enabled services and advanced manufacturing solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense and related national security customers. Backed by Falfurrias Management Partners, the platform brings together deep domain expertise across Army, Navy, and Air Force and Space Force programs, digital engineering, systems integration, and specialized manufacturing capabilities. The combined organization operates as a multi-entity aerospace and defense technology and tech-enabled services and manufacturing enterprise positioned for scalable growth, operational excellence, and long-term value creation.

OVERVIEW

Full-time/Permanent Employee Location: Albuquerque, NM We are searching for a Senior Program Management and Acquisition Support (PM&AS) professional to support the development of classified space programs through all phases of acquisition. This handpicked candidate must possess technical expertise and experience with developing, designing, building, and integrating and testing relevant DoD or IC systems. A successful candidate should be a leader and problem solver with a proven ability to deliver superior results as part of a high performing team in a high-profile, fast-paced environment. The candidate will apply advanced principles, theories, and concepts for highly classified systems, while also effectively communicating complex results with management and executive leadership. In this position, you will provide System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to the Space RCO at Kirtland AFB, NM. The Space RCO is one of three US Space Force acquisition organization and is the one specializing in delivering first-of 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 manager, technical specialists, contracting, finance, security, and the use 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.

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 development of documents required for systems acquisition.
• Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to verify program needs and identified 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 performance.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

Clearance: TS/SCI with SAP Eligibility, and willingness to sit for a CI Poly

Education: Relevant MA/MS Degree

Years of Experience: Minimum of 10 years proven acquisition experience in DoD and/or IC system development and transition, with no less than two total years of experience in an SAP and/or SCI environment, with at least one year of that total being within the past 5 years.

KEY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA)

• Knowledge of space systems development, integration, test, and manufacturing.
• Understanding of ground systems supporting space operations and operational environments and corresponding mission user needs.
• Experience in DoD program management including program development and transition.
• Experience with requirements management and project planning.
• Experience with Integrated Master Schedules, and risk management.
• Experience with Statements of Work (SOW) and Performance Work Statements (PWS)
• Understanding of space operational environments and corresponding mission user needs.

PREFERRED ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Fifteen (15) plus years of proven program management experience in DoD and/or IC system development.
• Experience in supporting ACAT I/II level acquisition programs.
• DAWIA Level III Program Management certification.
• Experience in the development and fielding of satellites and associated ground systems.
• System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to Government program offices.
• Experience with rapid prototyping and transition to production.
• Experience in planning and executing test campaigns for ground and space systems.

$180,000 - $210,000 a year

The proposed salary range for this position is $180,000-$210,000. There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.

Aether Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteris