Senior Program Manager - Space Systems Acquisition (TS/SCI)

Zachary Piper, LLC; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Sick Leave

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Program Manager to lead a complex systems acquisition for the Space Combat Power portfolio, supporting USSF SSC. Located in El Segundo, CA, the role embeds with Government teams applying advanced project management to shape next-generation capability.

Responsibilities include guiding acquisition strategies, schedules, budgets, risk management, system integration, and cross-functional coordination across space, ground, and mission segments, with a focus on timely

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 5+ years in program management or leadership on complex systems.
• Experience coordinating across space, ground, and DoD acquisition environments.
• Experience developing cost and schedule deliverables and managing baselines.

Responsibilities

• Support Government Program Manager with acquisition strategies, schedules, resources, contracting, and budgeting.
• Oversee program execution: milestones, risk management, testing, integration, vendor management.
• Drive cross-functional communication for government and contractor teams across space, ground, and mission segments.
• Organize TIMs and staff meetings to track progress and address risks.
• Apply configuration/change management to ICDs, performance goals, and milestones.
• Evaluate contractor designs and milestone reviews; assess progress and risks.
• Manage independent technical and programmatic reviews to validate system effectiveness.
• Provide guidance on funding commitments and expenditures to ensure on-time delivery.
• Advocate for rapid capability fielding within WAS framework.

Skills

Program Management

Leadership

DoD Acquisition

Documentation & Briefings

Risk Management

TS/SCI Clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Program Manager to lead a complex systems acquisition for the Space Combat Power portfolio, supporting USSF SSC. Located in El Segundo, CA, the role embeds with Government teams applying advanced project management to shape next-generation capability.

Responsibilities include guiding acquisition strategies, schedules, budgets, risk management, system integration, and cross-functional coordination across space, ground, and mission segments, with a focus on timely