Strategic Acquisition Program Leader – Space Systems

Arenatechnologies; Colorado Springs, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Paid time away

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. seeks an Acquisition Program Manager – Senior/SME to shape strategy, advise leaders, and oversee major multi‑program initiatives for national security customers.

The role emphasizes governance, enterprise integration, and high‑level decision support. Responsibilities include leading large‑scale program strategies, guiding executives, and ensuring alignment with mission priorities, with reporting to Colorado Springs facilities as required.

Qualifications

• Must have US Citizenship with TS/SCI clearance at time of application and ability to obtain SAP clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of senior level program management experience.
• Demonstrated mastery of managing large, complex, multi-project programs or portfolios.
• Proven ability to advise senior executives and drive enterprise-level decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of large-scale program strategies, architectures, and governance models.
• Advise executives, government customers, and technical leadership on critical program decisions.
• Oversee integration across multiple programs, portfolios, or enterprise functions.
• Anticipate and solve complex technical, acquisition, or organizational challenges.
• Guide financial strategy, acquisition planning, contract structuring, and resource allocation.
• Lead major risk, dependency, and decision-analysis activities across the enterprise.
• Ensure program outcomes meet mission, operational, and technical objectives.
• Establish and refine organizational processes, standards, and frameworks.
• Coach senior PMs, project managers, and cross-functional leads.
• Represent the organization in high-level forums, audits, and governance boards.

Skills

Senior program management

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Advising executives

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Program management tools

PMP/DAWIA/PMI certifications

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. seeks an Acquisition Program Manager – Senior/SME to shape strategy, advise leaders, and oversee major multi‑program initiatives for national security customers.

The role emphasizes governance, enterprise integration, and high‑level decision support. Responsibilities include leading large‑scale program strategies, guiding executives, and ensuring alignment with mission priorities, with reporting to Colorado Springs facilities as required.