Principal Acquisition Specialist (DCO-S)

About the role

The Program Manager helps the Defensive Cyber Operations for Space (DCO-S) program office by leveraging extensive technical expertise in cybersecurity and systems engineering, coupled with proven leadership and program management skills. This position assists in the planning, execution, and optimization of cybersecurity initiatives and capabilities. The Program Manager is responsible for coordinating cross-functional teams, managing resources, setting priorities, and ensuring the successful implementation of strategic and operational cybersecurity programs.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Program Oversight, Stakeholder Management, Risk Compliance, Process Improvement, Budget and Resource Management
• Evaluate technical approach and cyber solutions, architect solutions integration within DCO-S framework
• Supports and manages systems engineering team to support cyber capabilities design, prototyping, and implementation
• Assists customer in defining technical scope and roadmaps
• Maintains monitoring and evaluation of budget and budget execution, contract execution and funding requirements
• Assists with all functions required by the Commander/Material Leader and staff
• Participates in daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly meetings and events as required by the Commander/Material Leader and staff
• Produces all artifacts necessary to advance the program through the Software Acquisition Pathway Phases
• Liaison to Operations, Tools and Techniques, Architecture, Sustainment, and other Flights as needed
• Lead interface to Mission Delta 6, other Mission Deltas (CYSs), CFC, SSC/SSIO, Test Communities (17 TES & 47/48 TS), AF/ELICSAR/Enlighten Team, and possible other contract initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer or a closely related field
• At least 15+ years of DoD/IC or relevant industry experience in program management supporting complex technical programs, with direct work in cybersecurity and systems engineering
• Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale, cross-functional programs from initiation to completion
• Experience with SOWs, PWSs, and contract/agile delivery frameworks
• Strong knowledge of program management methodologies, tools, and best practices
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills