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Senior Acquisition Program Manager

MTSI
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Colorado Springs, Co
Aug 02, 2026
Note: This is a Hybrid position with the ideal candidate residing near one of our office sites in Los Angeles, CA, Colorado Springs, CO, Dayton, OH, Washington DC or Huntsville, AL.

MTSI is seeking a dynamic, results-driven Senior Acquisition Program Manager to support the SpaceWERX government program office. The successful candidate will oversee a portfolio of space-related innovation projects, coordinate with government stakeholders, manage project execution, and ensure alignment with mission objectives. The Program Manager will also be responsible for ensuring compliance with SpaceWERX’s operational and technical guidelines. 

Responsibilities:

  • Lead, manage, and coordinate all aspects of the SpaceWERX program portfolio, including schedule, budget, and scope. 
  • Interface with government clients and stakeholders to define project requirements, expectations, and deliverables. 
  • Ensure the successful execution of innovative space missions and technologies by managing cross-functional teams. 
  • Oversee program/project reporting, including progress tracking, risk management, and performance assessments. 
  • Develop and maintain project schedules, including milestone tracking, and ensure timely delivery. 
  • Provide regular updates to government program office leadership on status, risks, and mitigation strategies. 
  • Coordinate meetings and presentations with stakeholders at various levels within government and private sector organizations in support of a strategy. 
  • Ensure compliance with all federal regulations and contracting processes, including adherence to security protocols and budget constraints. 
  • Oversee the internal transition planning efforts of a portfolio of innovative technologies and create and manage a governance structure for systematically updating and providing leadership with insights on portfolio return on investment.    
  • Facilitate collaboration between contractors, subcontractors, and internal teams, ensuring alignment with SpaceWERX goals and objectives. 
  • Provide leadership with well formulated courses of action by leveraging real time problem-solving and decision-making skills, especially in high-pressure or fast-paced environments.

Qualifications Required:

Education:
Master’s degree; Business, Program Management; Engineering, or other military studies related field OR Bachelor's degree w/ 18 Years of experience

Experience: 
  • At least 10 years of experience in program management, preferably supporting government contracts or space-related programs. 
  • Proven track record of managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects with government clients. 
  • Senior level engagement and briefing experience and providing guidance to senior officials on programs, policies, and strategies 
  • Experience sourcing and creating information channels and alliances across multi force structure to support organizational strategies and plans  
  • Experience in space technologies, satellite programs, or defense-related projects is highly desirable. 
  • Government staff officer experience is a plus 
  • Experience working within SpaceWERX/AFWERX or similar innovation initiatives is a plus. 

Skills: 
  • Strong understanding of federal government contracting, compliance, and acquisition processes and the planning, programming, budget and execution process to include requirements generation. 
  • Understanding and application of Joint Planning principles (Joint Publication 5-0). 
  • Ability to collect and analyze large amounts of innovation information from large numbers of diverse programs and synthesize current status, trends and effective courses of action are preferred 
  • Program management certifications (e.g., DAU, PMP, Agile, or similar) are preferred. 
  • Proficient with program management software (e.g., MS Project, Jira, or similar). 
  • Exceptional leadership, organizational, and communication skills. 
  • Ability to work in a collaborative and cross-functional team environment. 
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities, tight deadlines, and shifting priorities 

Clearance Requirements: 
  • A SECRET Clearance is required. Top Secret security clearance desired.  
  • U.S. Citizenship is required 



The pay range for this position is $180,000/year to $200,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI offers a full range of medical benefits, 401k, ESOP, paid time off, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. This posting will be renewed periodically until the position is filled.





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