Senior Space Acquisition & Program Manager

Tecolote Research, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement plan

PTO and paid time off

Job summary

Tecolote Research, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Space Acquisition Program Manager in Albuquerque, NM. The role focuses on program management, technical integration, and space acquisition strategy within AFRL initiatives.

You will coordinate with government and industry to manage milestones, risks, and COAs, delivering clear senior-leader briefings. Requirements include advanced degrees or equivalent experience, DoD/AFRL space domain knowledge, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Requires DoD/space domain experience and program management expertise.
• Strong written and verbal briefing skills for leadership.
• Experience with Agile methods and system integration.
• Ability to coordinate activities across government and industry partners.
• Develops and presents program documents and briefs.

Responsibilities

• Provide program management and integration across AFRL Space initiatives.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities with government and industry partners.
• Translate dense technical data into clear briefings and roadmaps.
• Monitor milestones and deconflict timelines across programs.
• Support development of actionable recommendations for senior leadership.

Skills

Program management

Space acquisition

DoD/AFRL experience

Agile / Scrum

System engineering

Technical briefing

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Project

Independent work

PM certifications (PMP/PSP/CCEA/CCP)

Education

Master's degree in Management, Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Science, Technology, Engineering, or Statistics

Bachelor’s Degree in any of these fields with 10 years of applicable experience

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office Suite

SharePoint

Job description

Tecolote Research, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Space Acquisition Program Manager in Albuquerque, NM. The role focuses on program management, technical integration, and space acquisition strategy within AFRL initiatives.

You will coordinate with government and industry to manage milestones, risks, and COAs, delivering clear senior-leader briefings. Requirements include advanced degrees or equivalent experience, DoD/AFRL space domain knowledge, and strong communication skills.