USmax Corporation is seeking a Program Manager to support the United States Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC) Military Communications and Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Directorate Acquisition Logistics. The Program Manager will oversee portfolio-level acquisition and program integration, providing senior-level support to government leadership across cost, schedule, performance, and reporting domains. The role requires deep knowledge of the acquisition lifecycle, executive-level communication skills, and the ability to standardize processes across multiple programs.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Portfolio Integration and Oversight
- Coordinate portfolio-wide integration of cost, schedule, and performance metrics across multiple programs.
- Lead development and maintenance of executive-level performance dashboards and reporting tools.
- Support cross-functional reviews to ensure alignment across technical, financial, and programmatic areas.
- Program Acquisition Support
- Provide analysis and recommendations throughout the acquisition lifecycle, from planning through execution.
- Review acquisition documentation for accuracy, compliance, and alignment with government standards.
- Identify risks and propose executable solutions to maintain program baselines.
- Governance and Standardization
- Develop and enforce standardized processes, templates, and reporting structures to improve efficiency and consistency.
- Facilitate readiness reviews, milestone preparations, and leadership decision forums.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline acquisition support and reduce cycle times.
- Executive Communication and Stakeholder Engagement
- Prepare senior-level briefings, read-aheads, talking points, and decision materials for government leadership.
- Consolidate inputs from diverse stakeholders into coherent, audit-ready products.
- Support rapid-response taskers with high-quality, accurate deliverables.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 10+ years of program or project management experience supporting defense, aerospace, or federal acquisition programs.
- Demonstrated ability to manage cost, schedule, and performance integration at the portfolio level.
- Experience developing dashboards, executive reports, and performance metrics.
- Strong communication skills with proven success in preparing senior-level materials.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, MS Project, and related tools.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred).
- PMP or DAWIA Program Management certification highly desirable.
- Prior experience supporting U.S. Space Force, Air Force, or DoD acquisition organizations.
Security Clearance Requirements:
- Current DoD Secret clearance
Work Location / Schedule:
- This position is hybrid, with regular onsite presence at Los Angeles AFB combined with telework flexibility.
Travel Requirements:
