Senior Acquisition Program Manager (Space/DoD)

Location: El Segundo, California, United States

Salary: USD 220,000–260,000 per year

Company

hirify.global delivers data-driven solutions and advisory support in aerospace, biosecurity, defense, systems engineering, advanced analytics, and R&D for NASA, DoD, HHS, DHS, and other civil and national security agencies.

What you will do

• Provide acquisition management and program analysis support for complex DoD space programs.
• Support the Government’s Engine Room and Strategy Cell by coordinating acquisition activities, priorities, taskers, and program actions.
• Analyze acquisition, programmatic, financial, schedule, performance, funding, contracting, and requirements information to identify trends, risks, issues, and impacts.
• Research and synthesize complex information into concise summaries, briefings, reports, spreadsheets, executive materials, and recommendations.
• Track workflows, suspense dates, action items, deliverables, and cross-functional coordination across Government organizations, contractors, and mission partners.
• Support acquisition planning, requirements development, program execution, leadership updates, and timely decision-making.

Requirements

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility (TS/SCI).
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in management, business, economics, finance, accounting, mathematics, science, technology, engineering, statistics, or a related field.
• 20+ years of relevant experience supporting acquisition, program management, business management, or operations activities, preferably within the DoD or space domain.
• PMT 4010 Certificate or predecessor course, demonstrating qualification to support DoD ACAT I and II acquisition programs.
• Knowledge of DoD acquisition processes and the mission-critical aspects of space launch, ground, and sustainment programs.
• Experience analyzing and synthesizing complex program or acquisition information and communicating findings to Government stakeholders.
• Experience coordinating taskers, action items, deliverables, and suspense requirements across multiple organizations.
• Experience developing briefings, reports, spreadsheets, executive summaries, and other acquisition or program management products.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with DoD acquisition, cost, requirements, and reporting systems and processes.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including effective use of DoD and Space Force acquisition terminology.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, including the ability to identify issues, assess impacts, and develop actionable recommendations.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time position supporting U.S. Space Force organizations.
• Position is contingent upon contract award.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Educational reimbursement program.