Software Acquisition Program Manager

Space Systems Integration (SSI) is a fast-growing engineering company that provides aerospace solutions to a variety of government and commercial customers. Our employees are forward-thinking, self-directed individuals who are committed to solving our customers’ technical challenges.

SSI is seeking a Software Acquisition Program Manager for a role in Colorado Springs, CO.

This role is designed to support the US Space Force (USSF) in developing and deploying critical warfighter capabilities. If you have a mastery of the Commercial acquisition processes and a passion for pioneering space systems, this is your opportunity to influence the next frontier of defense technology. In this role, you will provide strategic advice to the Program Manager and Senior Space Force Leadership on acquisition strategies, contracting, budgeting, and execution, while also leading the transition strategy from a mixed cloud/on-premise environment to a multi-hybrid cloud environment.

Our customer plays a pivotal role in furnishing the Government with top-tier Advisory and Assistance Services, aiding program offices in acquiring cutting-edge space systems. Our customer is seeking subject matter experts with robust experience in acquisition and program management support for major weapon system development programs. As a member of a forward-thinking team, you will navigate the intricacies of system requirements, driving the full lifecycle development of system acquisitions. You will also create impactful presentation materials, status briefings, and strategic communications to assist government customers in achieving favorable outcomes, while developing comprehensive program planning and execution documents tailored to DoDI 5000.02, Adaptive Acquisition Framework, and relevant DoD, AF, and SSC policies.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Provide expert advice to the Program Manager and Senior Space Force Leadership regarding acquisition strategies, contracting, budgeting, and execution
• Drive a strategy for migration from a mixed cloud/on-premise environment to a multi-hybrid cloud environment
• Develop/coordinate acquisition planning briefings and documents (AoA, ASP, ASD, J&A, etc.)
• Develop/coordinate solicitation planning and execution documents (RFP (SOW, CDRLs, Incentive Plans, etc.), Source Selection Strategy, etc.)
• Develop/coordinate overarching program planning and execution documents as prescribed by/tailored from DoDI 5000.02, Adaptive Acquisition Framework, and relevant DoD, AF, and SSC policies
• Draft technical evaluations and function as an advisor in source selections
• Generate presentation materials, status briefings, and strategic communication products to assist the government customer in achieving favorable program outcomes
• Manage EVMS and support POM input as part of the Programming Phase of the Program, Planning, Budget, and Execution (PPBE) process
• Manage and integrate activities in accordance with contract requirements and ensure technical, schedule, cost, and financial performance
• Perform analyses of program business cases and risk assessments. Offer actionable recommendations to the program manager
• Provide technical and programmatic assessments of contractor designs and milestone reviews to assess progress, risks and issues, and the ability to achieve mission requirements
  
  
  
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 15 years of related experience with:
• Cost, schedule, and Performance
• Risks and Opportunities
• Department of Defense Major Capability Acquisition System process
• Commercial Experience developing software using industry best practices for a CI/CD pipeline (Agile, DevSecOps, etc.)
• Must have an in-scope security background investigation (T5 or SSBI), adjudicated for SCI eligibility, and enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation program (if applicable)
• Must be willing to be nominated for access to Sensitive Compartment Information and Special Access Programs and willing to consent to a Polygraph examination
• Travel is 25%
  
  
  
  
  

Desired Qualifications:

• Professional certification (e.g., PMI PMP)
• Experience within the National Security Space domain
• Experience managing and interpreting software dev metrics
• Development of a combination of expert engineering knowledge and enterprise IT solutions to design, develop, and/or implement solutions to ensure they are consistent with architecture policies and best practices
• Understanding of software changes and configuration management policies, implementing changes within pipeline development. (e.g., access management, monitoring, configuration management, etc.)
• Understanding of different levels of security controls, principles, and best practices within commercial cloud offerings (e.g., access management, monitoring, configuration management, etc.)
• Experience with Cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, and Azure, familiarity with Kubernetes, Online Services, and Active Directory, Confluence, JIRA, and or Smart Sheets
• Application Programming Interface (API) development/management
  
  
  
  
  

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Space Systems Integration provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

SSI has a target salary range: $160,000 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.