A Program Manager manages ongoing program activity or a group of related projects for a company or organization. Responsibilities include developing program plans, defining project objectives, allocating resources, managing budgets, and monitoring program progress. They may work in production, administration, advertising/marketing, human resources, technology, finance, and other technical areas such as engineering.
Job Requirements El Segundo, CA Secret Polygraph Unspecified Career Level not specified $162,000 - $190,000 Job Description Overview Senior Acquisition Lead
LOCATION
El Segundo, CA (On-site)
JOB STATUS
Full Time
CLEARANCE
Secret (active or ability to obtain)
SALARY:
$162,000 - $190,000 Astrion is seeking a Senior Acquisition Lead to join our
MILSATCOM
Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) team, supporting the U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command (SSC). This role provides senior-level expertise in acquisition strategy, contracting, budgeting, and program execution for next-generation satellite communications (SATCOM) systems. As a trusted advisor to government leadership, you will shape acquisition strategies, guide source selections, resolve program risks, and deliver actionable recommendations that drive mission success.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
Active Secret clearance (or ability to obtain and maintain). Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field. 12+ years of acquisition/program management experience in DoD programs. Strong knowledge of DoD acquisition processes, contracting, and financial management. Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with ability to brief senior leaders. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
Experience managing
ACAT I-III
programs. Prior role as an advisor/evaluator in a source selection. Familiarity with Confluence, JIRA, and modern collaboration tools.
Certifications:
DAWIA/APDP
Program Management Level III, PMP, or PgMP. Experience with
MILSATCOM
systems (AEHF, EPS, WGS, Tactical
SATCOM, COMSATCOM
). Experience working with military and DoD civilian clients.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Advise government program managers and senior Space Force leaders on acquisition strategies, contracting, and budgeting. Provide expertise in software and space system acquisition, including classified ACAT programs. Develop and coordinate documentation for Defense Acquisition Boards, source selections, and solicitation planning (RFPs, SOWs, CDRLs, etc.). Lead and mentor acquisition and systems engineering professionals. Conduct schedule management, risk assessments, and business case analyses for DoD programs. Draft and deliver briefings, reports, and strategic communications to leadership. Identify program execution challenges and propose strategic solutions. #cj group id: 10120333 Apply now
