Space Systems Program Manager | Rapid Acquisition

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions, located in El Segundo, CA, seeks a Program Manager to lead a complex Space Combat Power systems portfolio. You will bring extensive government weapons acquisition, program management, strategic planning, and integration expertise to support the US Space Force, SSC, and WAS-aligned rapid capability fielding.

The role emphasizes managing schedules, risks, budgets, and cross-functional integration of space, ground, and mission segments, with a focus on timely, quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of related experience.
• Active TS/SCI Clearance.
• Experience in aerospace/DoD acquisition environments, across space and ground systems.

Responsibilities

• Support Government Program Manager with acquisition strategies, schedules, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Oversee all aspects of program execution, including milestones, risk management, testing, integration, and contractor management.
• Drive cross-functional communication for government and contractor teams across space, ground, and communication segments.
• Organize TIMs and staff meetings to track progress and address risks.
• Apply configuration and change management to ensure traceability across artifacts (ICDs, milestones).
• Evaluate contractor designs and milestone reviews, providing assessments of progress and risks.
• Manage independent reviews to validate system effectiveness.
• Guide funding commitments and expenditures to ensure on-time delivery.
• Advocate for rapid delivery within the WAS framework.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Risk management

Financial oversight

Contracting actions

Stakeholder communication

Project scheduling

DoD/government programs

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions, located in El Segundo, CA, seeks a Program Manager to lead a complex Space Combat Power systems portfolio. You will bring extensive government weapons acquisition, program management, strategic planning, and integration expertise to support the US Space Force, SSC, and WAS-aligned rapid capability fielding.

The role emphasizes managing schedules, risks, budgets, and cross-functional integration of space, ground, and mission segments, with a focus on timely, quality