Space Program Management & Acquisition Lead

Stellar Solutions; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellar Solutions in Albuquerque, NM, seeks a Program Management & Acquisition Support professional to deliver Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance to a government rapid capabilities organization developing space capabilities. This role covers time-critical acquisition, tests, transitions, and program execution across space vehicles, subsystems, and ground systems.

You will work in a small, empowered team, providing program leadership, evaluating performance, coordinating acquisition

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years of DoD/IC/industry experience.
• Experience testing satellite systems.
• Understanding of operational environments and mission-user needs.
• Knowledge of space systems engineering, development, and manufacturing.
• Experience with Developmental Test or Operational Test activities at Service/Command level.
• Experience with DoD program management, including development and transition.
• Experience with Integrated Master Schedules and program risks.
• Experience drafting Statements of Work and Performance Work Statements.
• Ability to communicate clearly in written and verbal formats.
• ABET-accredited engineering degree or PE license.
• Master’s degree (MA/MS/ME) is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a program advisory lead for time-critical technical projects and tests.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to identify needs and develop solutions and plans.
• Support acquisition planning, market research, and acquisition documentation.
• Assess technical sufficiency, cost, quality, schedule, and delivery of products.
• Collaborate with engineers to resolve program and system challenges.
• Manage programs consisting of multiple projects with coordinated resources.
• Draft and coordinate program reports, acquisition documents, and executive briefings.
• Coordinate with HQs and acquisition organizations.
• Develop and coordinate transition agreements for operational use.
• Advise management on acquisition strategy, execution, and design challenges.

Skills

Program management

Acquisition planning

Space systems engineering

Test experience

Integrated Master Schedule

SOW/PWS development

Clear communication

DOD/IC experience

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Master’s degree (MA/MS/ME)

Job description

Stellar Solutions in Albuquerque, NM, seeks a Program Management & Acquisition Support professional to deliver Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance to a government rapid capabilities organization developing space capabilities. This role covers time-critical acquisition, tests, transitions, and program execution across space vehicles, subsystems, and ground systems.

You will work in a small, empowered team, providing program leadership, evaluating performance, coordinating acquisition