Space Programs PM: Acquisition Strategy & Risk

Zachary Piper Solutions; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Sick leave

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Program Manager to support a national security space systems program. This on-site role in El Segundo, CA leads acquisition strategy, program execution, and risk management across complex space programs to rapidly deliver capabilities for national defense.

The successful candidate will advise government stakeholders, integrate across space, ground, and mission segments, and manage budgeting and performance.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Program Management experience.
• Experience supporting government acquisition programs, preferably within DoD or space-related environments.
• Active TS/SCI Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Advise government stakeholders on acquisition strategy, program planning, and execution activities.
• Lead program integration across space, ground, and mission system segments.
• Support financial management, budgeting, and program performance tracking.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks while ensuring alignment with mission objectives.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and government leadership to support rapid acquisition initiatives.

Skills

Program management

Acquisition strategy

Risk management

DoD/space programs

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Program Manager to support a national security space systems program. This on-site role in El Segundo, CA leads acquisition strategy, program execution, and risk management across complex space programs to rapidly deliver capabilities for national defense.

The successful candidate will advise government stakeholders, integrate across space, ground, and mission segments, and manage budgeting and performance.