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Program Manager

Zachary Piper Solutions is currently seeking a Program Manager to support the Space Combat Power Systems Portfolio based in El Segundo, CA. This position is a full-time role that will be onsite. As a Program Manager, you will serve as a critical embedded member of the Government team supporting the U.S. Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC), applying advanced acquisition and project management expertise to shape and deliver next-generation space capabilities. This role focuses on complex systems acquisition, strategic planning, program integration, financial oversight, and execution excellence aligned with the evolving Warfighting Acquisition System (WAS) philosophy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Government Program Manager in guiding acquisition strategies, program schedules, resource allocation, contracting actions, and budgeting activities aligned with mission priorities.
• Oversee all aspects of program execution, including milestone delivery, risk management, testing activities, system integration efforts, and contractor performance.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration across Government and contractor teams to ensure seamless integration of space, ground, and communication segments.
• Organize and execute Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs), program reviews, and staff meetings to assess progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions.
• Apply advanced configuration management and change management practices to maintain consistency and traceability across program documentation, including Interface Control Documents (ICDs), performance goals, and program milestones.
• Evaluate contractor system designs, technical baselines, and milestone reviews, providing leadership with assessments of technical progress, risk posture, and mission readiness.
• Manage independent technical and programmatic reviews to validate system effectiveness and mission performance.
• Provide guidance on funding commitments, obligations, expenditures, and financial planning to ensure efficient utilization of resources.
• Advocate for deliberate risk-taking, rapid acquisition principles, and accelerated capability delivery in accordance with the Warfighting Acquisition System (WAS).
• Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings, reports, and acquisition documentation to stakeholders across Government and industry.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and 15+ years of relevant experience, or Master's degree and 13+ years of relevant experience.
• Must possess an in-scope T5 or SSBI security background investigation adjudicated for SCI eligibility and enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation Program (if applicable).
• Must be willing to be nominated for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Programs (SAP), and consent to a polygraph examination if required.
• Demonstrated Program Management or leadership experience supporting complex systems programs.
• Experience within Aerospace, Space, Defense, or DoD environments coordinating across space and ground segment organizations.
• Proven experience managing performance-based Government contracts, including development and management of cost, schedule, and risk baselines.
• Experience supporting Air Force, Space Force, or DoD acquisition organizations.
• Strong understanding of systems integration, mission assurance, and end-to-end mission performance requirements.
• Experience developing, writing, and presenting technical documentation, reports, and executive briefings.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and stakeholders.

Compensation: Salary Range: $200,000 - $225,000 depending on experience Full Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, Sick Leave if Required by Law