Senior Acquisition Program Manager

About the role

MTSI is seeking a dynamic, results-driven Senior Acquisition Program Manager to support the SpaceWERX government program office. The successful candidate will oversee a portfolio of space-related innovation projects, coordinate with government stakeholders, manage project execution, and ensure alignment with mission objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and coordinate all aspects of the SpaceWERX program portfolio, including schedule, budget, and scope.
• Interface with government clients and stakeholders to define project requirements, expectations, and deliverables.
• Ensure the successful execution of innovative space missions and technologies by managing cross-functional teams.
• Oversee program/project reporting, including progress tracking, risk management, and performance assessments.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, including milestone tracking, and ensure timely delivery.
• Provide regular updates to government program office leadership on status, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Cook up meetings and presentations with stakeholders at various levels within government and private sector organizations in support of a strategy.
• Ensure compliance with all federal regulations and contracting processes, including adherence to security protocols and budget constraints.
• Oversee the internal transition planning efforts of a portfolio of innovative technologies and create and manage a governance structure for systematically updating and providing leadership with insights on portfolio return on investment.
• Facilitate collaboration between contractors, subcontractors, and internal teams, ensuring alignment with SpaceWERX goals and objectives.
• Provide leadership with well formulated courses of action by leveraging real time problem-solving and decision-making skills, especially in high-pressure or fast-paced environments.

Requirements

• Master’s degree; Business, Program Management; Engineering, or other military studies related field OR Bachelor's degree w/ 18 Years of experience
• At least 10 years of experience in program management, preferably supporting government contracts or space-related programs.
• Proven track record of managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects with government clients.
• Senior level engagement and briefing experience and providing guidance to senior officials on programs, policies, and strategies.
• Experience sourcing and creating information channels and alliances across multi force structure to support organizational strategies and plans.
• Experience in space technologies, satellite programs, or defense-related projects is highly desirable.
• Government staff officer experience is a plus.
• Experience working within SpaceWERX/AFWERX or similar innovation initiatives is a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of federal government contracting, compliance, and acquisition processes and the planning, programming, budget and execution process to include requirements generation.
• Understanding and application of Joint Planning principles (Joint Publication 5-0).
• Ability to collect and analyze large amounts of innovation information from large numbers of diverse programs and synthesize current status, trends and effective courses of action are preferred.
• Program management certifications (e.g., DAU, PMP, Agile, or similar) are preferred.
• Proficient with program management software (e.g., MS Project, Jira, or similar).
• Exceptional leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative and cross-functional team environment.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities, tight deadlines, and shifting priorities.

Benefits

The pay range for this position varies depending on established government contract rates, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered.

Pay

The pay range for this position in Colorado is $180,000/year to $200,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract rates, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered.

Schedule

The pay range for this position in Virginia is $180,000/year to $200,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered.

Qualifications

The pay range for this position in California is $180,000/year to $200,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered.