Space Launch Program Manager: Acquisition & Strategy

United States Space Force; New Mexico; On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Space Force (USSF) at Kirtland AFB, NM seeks a Strategic Acquisition Management Specialist to lead launch acquisition and operations across a constellation of national priorities. You will drive integrated action teams, perform acquisition evaluations, and deliver high-impact briefings to senior leadership, guiding launch programs from concept through countdown.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in program management within defense, with a focus on acquisition policy, cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Engineering, Business Administration, Management, or related program management. Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated action teams to shape launch strategies and ensure mission readiness.
• Conduct acquisition evaluations and mission assurance reviews of launch systems.
• Deliver briefings to senior leadership.
• Guide launch teams through the full mission lifecycle from concept to countdown.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Acquisition knowledge

Budgeting

Contract negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (engineering / business / management)

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The United States Space Force (USSF) at Kirtland AFB, NM seeks a Strategic Acquisition Management Specialist to lead launch acquisition and operations across a constellation of national priorities. You will drive integrated action teams, perform acquisition evaluations, and deliver high-impact briefings to senior leadership, guiding launch programs from concept through countdown.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in program management within defense, with a focus on acquisition policy, cost