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Acquisition Program Manager, GPS Gen4 Space

Air Force Civilian Service · Los Angeles, CA · 2 mo ago
Information TechnologyFull-time

The United States Space Force (USSF) is a military service that organizes, trains, and equips military members and civilians to protect U.S. and allied interests in space and provide space capabilities to the joint force. USSF responsibilities include developing Guardians, acquiring military space systems, maturing military doctrine for space power, and organizing space forces for Combatant Commands (CCMDs).

About the role

If selected, you will serve as the Chief for GPS Gen4 Space, Gen4 Space Acquisition Strategy lead, and backup program management support for all GPS Gen4 contracts. You will join a dynamic leadership team in System Delta 831 (SYD 831), providing national security Positioning, Navigation, and Timing services to our nation and allied partners, and working to build the next generation of GPS architecture from the ground up.

This role requires strong leadership skills, attention to detail, creative problem solving, and a collaborative approach to achieve mission success across a diverse, geographically separated stakeholder team. You must work independently, planning, organizing, and coordinating programmatic actions across engineering, financial, legal, security, public affairs, and contracting offices—both internal and external to Space Systems Command (SSC) and the USSF.

Strong communication skills—both oral and written—are critical, with a focus on clear, concise, and technically accurate dialogue to synchronize efforts across more than 30 government and contractor organizations. The position also requires analyzing, negotiating, and resolving complex issues while maintaining effective working relationships. As part of the government team, you will assist in training, developing, mentoring, and motivating junior civilian and military program managers.

Responsibilities

  • Lead GPS Gen4 Space acquisition strategy and serve as backup program management support for all GPS Gen4 contracts.
  • Plan, organize, and coordinate programmatic actions across multiple disciplines, including engineering, financial, legal, security, and contracting.
  • Analyze, negotiate, and resolve complex programmatic issues while maintaining strong working relationships with stakeholders.
  • Communicate clearly and concinctly, both orally and in writing, to synchronize efforts across government and contractor organizations.
  • Assist in the training, development, mentorship, and motivation of junior program managers.
  • Develop and brief presentations, compose and edit contract-related correspondence, and review directives.

Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Must obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance with eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP).
  • Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations.
  • Subject to random drug testing as a condition of employment.
  • May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
  • May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft for Temporary Duty Assignments (TDY) (~20 days per year).
  • Must meet Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position.
  • Must file an OGE-450, “Confidential Financial Disclosure Report,” within 30 days of assuming the position and annually thereafter.
  • This position is part of the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).
  • Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM-prescribed “Unscheduled Telework.”
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is not authorized; incentive is authorized.

Qualifications

  • Experience with Government Space acquisitions, program offices, and contracts for military space segments.
  • Minimum program management practitioner (Level 2) DAWIA certification.
  • Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.

Skills

  • Comprehensive knowledge of logistics contracts, program management, and material support principles, policies, and systems.
  • Understanding of government and private industry business management, financial systems, technical concepts, and production practices.
  • Ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate program information (e.g., market conditions, contractor performance) to determine acquisition strategy.
  • Knowledge of DoD missions, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operational interfaces affecting service contracts.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and accurately.
  • Proficiency in using computers, software programs, and databases for program analysis and reporting.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholders, including those with divergent viewpoints.
  • Strong planning, organization, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
  • Ability to compose and edit contract-related correspondence, develop presentations, and meet deadlines.

Ideal candidate traits: Independent execution, leadership, clear communication, critical thinking, organization and planning, collaboration, attention to detail, and team building.

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