Program Manager, SSC​/AAMX

Program Manager – SSC AAMX (GS-1101-13)

Location:

Kirtland AFB, NM, United States Space Force (USSF).

We are searching for a Program Manager to support SSC/AAMX. The role directly supports the Nation's most critical defense missions, including high-stakes launch acquisition and operations across a constellation of national priorities.

• Lead integrated action teams to shape launch strategies and ensure mission readiness.
• Conduct deep acquisition & technical evaluations and mission assurance reviews of launch systems.
• Deliver high-impact briefings to senior military and civilian leadership.
• Pilot launch teams through the full mission lifecycle – from concept to countdown.
• Serve as the focal point for acquisition of logistics, maintenance, supply, engineering, mission assurance and launch services.
• Establish management controls such as milestones, expenditure rates, management indicators, and reviews to reflect program status.
• Organize teamwork efforts and lead a team of specialists to resolve technical, schedule, cost, and supportability issues.
• Generate specific plans, goals, and objectives consistent with policies and requirements.
• Review progress of contractors and keep leadership informed of project status.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration, management, or a related program management discipline.
• Master's degree preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 3-5 years in program management or related fields, ideally within the DoD or a similar environment.
• Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing complex programs with significant uncertainties and risks.
• History of developing and implementing acquisition policies, procedures, strategic plans, and source selection.
• Experience supporting integrated product teams; rocket motor launch operations/missions; implementing requirements and monitoring performance; developing cost estimates; planning and conflict resolution among many organizations; communicating project status.

Training:

• Completed relevant acquisition management training including Defense Acquisition University (DAU) courses.
• Preferred ability to meet Acquisition Professional Development Program Management Level 2 requirements.
• Beneficial training in personnel management and leadership development.

Skills:

• Exceptional leadership and team-supervision skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in budget management and contract negotiation.

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret/SCI security clearance.
• Safeguards classified or sensitive budget-related information.
• May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
• Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed “Unscheduled Telework”.
• Position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first.
• Employee may be required to perform travel by military or commercial passenger aircraft.
• PCS/incentive funding is not authorized.
• Subject to drug testing (TDP) and random testing for drug use.
• Position is a cybersecurity role; employee must obtain appropriate DoD-approved cybersecurity baseline certificate(s).
• Position is coded Level II, IT; employee is expected to meet Continuous Learning requirements.
• Employee must file OGE-450 "Confidential Financial Disclosure Report" within 30 days of assuming the role and annually thereafter, and attend annual ethics and procurement integrity training.
• Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): 15 days a year.
• Acquisition position covered by Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).
• Meet or be capable of meeting Defense Acquisition Work Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements.
• Meet Continuing Acquisition Education requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, and other protected categories. Discrimination or retaliation against a job applicant is prohibited.