Acquisition and Program Management Support Specialist
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Colorado Springs, CO, US
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Category
- Support
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor’s degree in business management or STEM related discipline
- 10+ years of experience in Government weapon systems acquisition, program management, and/or contracts management within the Department of War
- Experience with Department of War Major Capability Acquisition Systems
- Experience with Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution processes
- Experience developing acquisition strategies and plans for major programs
- Strong interpersonal, leadership, programmatic, and problem-solving skills
- Strong briefing and writing skills
- Demonstrated ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, and energetic environment
Nice to have
- Master’s degree in business management, technical management, and/or engineering
- Professional certifications such as PMI PMP
- Experience in National Security Space and/or the Space Control mission area
Full description
Overview
Stellar Solutions, a nationally recognized “Great Place To Work,” delivers engineering solutions across commercial space and national security missions, from innovative new entrants to established space systems organizations.
We bring talented, energetic, and immediately productive professionals to meet critical customer needs in systems engineering and integration, mission operations, program management, and strategic planning, helping teams deliver resilient capability to the mission with speed, quality, and focus.
Stellar Solutions is seeking an Acquisition and Support Program Management Specialist - to support a Government customer delivering warfighter capability across space-focused command and control acquisition portfolios. This role supports the development and delivery of critical capabilities for Space Force operators through rapid research, development, and acquisition activities. The position operates in a fast-paced environment focused on advising and assisting the Government across the full lifecycle of systems acquisition to enable timely fielding of mission-relevant capability.
Role/Responsibilities/Qualifications
This role supports acquisition and program management activities for advanced capability development efforts within a complex Government mission environment. The position interfaces with program leadership, contracting teams, developers, and other stakeholders to help plan, execute, and monitor acquisition efforts, contracts, funding actions, and program reviews. Success in this role requires strong familiarity with Department of War acquisition processes, clear written and verbal communication, and the ability to deliver high-quality support across multiple concurrent efforts.
Key responsibilities include:
- Advise senior program leadership, program managers, and support staff on acquisition strategies, contracting, budgeting, and execution
- Provide program element coordination, staffing, and monitoring support for funding commitments, obligations, expenditures, and related documentation
- Draft and support delivery of program funding documentation and monthly financial reports
- Support development of acquisition plans for electromagnetic and advanced technology programs
- Provide contracting support to technical personnel developing performance work statements, statements of work, data deliverable requirements, and other pre-award or post-award procurement documentation
- Develop, draft, and coordinate program planning and execution documents tailored from applicable acquisition frameworks, policies, and rapid prototyping guidance
- Develop documents and briefings to communicate program status, recommendations, and approach