Acquisition Program Manager

Location: El Segundo, CA, US

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Description

Quantum Sky is searching for an Acquisition Program Manager-Financial Management candidate to support the SSC/SYD 89's Combat Power Directorate's Space Electronic Warfare Operating Location (SEWOL) and Remote Modular Terminal (RMT) systems . SYD 89 of Space Systems Command is responsible for developing capabilities for fires, movement, and maneuver to preserve freedom of action in space. SYD 89 serves to align acquisition efforts and works under Space Systems Command to synchronize capability procurement and team with operational Mission Deltas. 

The Acquisition Program Manager – Financial Management (APM/FM) serves as the financial execution lead for Space Systems Command program offices, integrating fiscal management, cost analysis, budget planning, contract financial oversight, and program reporting across multiple portfolios. This role ensures funding alignment with operational objectives, supports acquisition lifecycle milestones, and provides Government leaders with accurate, timely, and actionable financial insight.

The APM/FM works closely with SSC stakeholders—including Program Managers, Product Support leads, PK, FM, logistics, engineering, and external partners—to maintain financial health and enable strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate combines DoD financial expertise, strong analytical ability, disciplined program management, and deep familiarity with Space Force acquisition processes.

 

Responsibilities:

 

 

Financial Planning, Programming & Budget Execution

• • Develop, update, and manage Program Objective Memorandum (POM) submissions; prepare cost estimates, budget justification materials, and defend funding requirements.
  • Conduct comprehensive cost analysis, financial reporting, variance analysis, and metrics development to assess program execution health.
  • Oversee MD‑3 and associated portfolio financial requirements, including forecasting, obligation/expenditure tracking, burn‑rate analysis, and management of unfunded priorities.
  • Align funding with program schedules, acquisition timelines, contract deliverables, and lifecycle requirements.
  • Prepare, update, and maintain entries within CCaR and CAFDEx to support Government approval cycles and audit compliance.

  Acquisition Lifecycle & Contract Financial Management

  • Support acquisition artifacts such as Acquisition Strategies, RFIs, RFPs, PWSs, contract modifications, source-selection documentation, and cost realism analyses.
  • Perform financial evaluations for contract actions, including proposal reviews, cost reasonableness assessments, and CFSR/CPAR support.
  • Track funding through PK/FM channels and CLIN structures; ensure accuracy, prevent stop-work conditions, and maintain audit readiness.
  • Coordinate, draft, and route contract modifications, obligation requests, and financial change documentation.

  Program Management & Executive Reporting

  • Build and maintain program cost dashboards, monthly status reports (MSRs), CFSRs, execution trackers, and senior leader briefings.
  • Provide recurring executive updates to SSC program leadership, including financial health summaries, risk flags, corrective actions, and resourcing recommendations.
  • Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses to support program trade studies, risk mitigation strategies, and strategic planning.
  • Support Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), logistics reviews, TO IPRs, sustainment working groups, and other recurring program forums.

  Logistics, Sustainment & Product Support Financial Integration

  • Review sustainment cost inputs, sparing plans, provisioning data, logistics products, and sustainment documentation for completeness and financial alignment.
  • Support DSOR, upgrades, lifecycle cost planning, sustainment RFP development, benefit analyses, and product support budget assessments.
  • Integrate cost considerations into DevSecOps activities, rapid prototyping efforts, modernization initiatives, and fielding activities for space systems.

  Compliance & Governance

  • Ensure program adherence to FAR, DFARS, DoD 5000 series, USSF financial regulations, and statutory/accounting requirements.
  • Maintain ethical stewardship over financial data, protect sensitive budget information, and support audit preparation and response activities.

  Stakeholder Coordination & Cross-Functional Integration

  • Coordinate with PK, FM, engineering, logistics, contractors, and Government PMs to ensure alignment between technical requirements and financial planning.
  • Serve as the primary financial subject-matter expert for leadership engagements, program reviews, and cross-organizational working groups.
  • Support mission partners with cost data and financial insights to enable strategic decision-making across SSC and SpOC.

  Data Management & Financial Tools

  • Maintain financial artifacts, trackers, spreadsheets, CCaR/CAFDEx data, documentation repositories, cost models, and decision-support tools.
  • Utilize advanced Excel capabilities, financial modeling techniques, and data analytics tools to generate accurate projections and decision-ready analyses.
  • Contribute to development of automated workflows and AI-enabled tools aimed at improving financial analysis and reporting efficiency.
• Experience working on classified government systems and networks

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least 7 years experience in Program Management (Government PM time preferred) but preferably 10 or more years of DoD and related Space operations combined experience, specifically acquisition program management, product support management and/or operational experience
• In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree and 7 years of relevant experience, a Master’s plus 3 years of related experience or PhD plus 1 year of related experience is acceptable.
• Extensive DoD/USSF financial management and acquisition program experience.
• Demonstrated success managing multi-million-dollar portfolios and aligning funding with mission and operational needs.
• Deep understanding of FAR/DFARS, DoD 5000, JCIDS, CCaR/CAFDEx, and lifecycle sustainment principles.
• Knowledge of logistics integration, product support financials, technical documentation, and sustainment cost drivers.
• Strong quantitative, qualitative, and analytical skillset; ability to work in high-tempo operational environments.
• Experience with Air Force and/or Space Force operations, command and control (C2), theater operations, space tasking cycle, and operator training, preferably with experience in the Electronic Warfare and/or Satellite Communications (SATCOM) mission areas.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Demonstrated competency in technical writing
• Familiarity operating under agile conditions as a member of a Scrum team
• Superior written and oral communication skills, including interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Familiar with MS Office products
• Experience in working with multi-disciplinary teams of Military and technical managers

Desired:

• Master’s degree (STEM)
• 15+ years’ experience in Program Management (Government PM time preferred) of DoD and related Space operations combined experience, specifically acquisition program management and/or operational experience development of requirements, specifications and proposals; familiar with a variety of acquisition concepts, phases, and procedures.
• Scaled Agile Framework for Enterprises (SAFe), Project Management Institute- Agile Certified Professional (PMI- ACP), Certified Scrum Master, PMP, USAF Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) or similar certification
• DAU credentials in Lifecycle Logistics, PM and/or Engineering & Technical Management
• Experience in the Electronic Warfare and/or Satellite Communications (SATCOM) mission areas or other USSF mission domains.
• Experience participating in technical studies and project performance reviews; ability to function in a multi-contractor/customer environment
• Ability to perform a variety of complicated tasks, a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected; demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills; and effective written and oral communication skills required
• Familiarity working with or at the Combined Space Operations Center (CSpOC), US Space Command (USSPACECOM), and/or Space Force Field Commands
• Experience/knowledge navigating the Air Force’s cloud-based DevSecOps Platform One enterprise service
• Experience/familiarity working as a Product Repository technician or lead.
• A successful candidate will coordinate the delivery of services among different program activities to increase effectiveness and efficiency leadership – proven success in leading high-performance teams in an integrated product development team environment, achieving results through others, and being a strong team player
• Objectivity – Must maintain objectivity to determine proper standards, processes, and procedures that benefits the entire organization
• Creativity – Develop innovative solutions to modernize and improve system proficiencies (i.e. processes, procedures, techniques, tools, etc.)
• Flexibility – Receptive to change/new information and rapidly adapts to new technology, information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles
• Analytical Thinking - Exceptional ability to analyze data and utilize it to make sound business decisions
• Conflict management and resolution skills
• Passionate - Possess a passion for researching, defining and enforcing standards, processes and procedures
• Results focused – Ability to organize and manage multiple, and at time competing priorities
• Communication Skills – Demonstrate communication skills necessary to interpret policies in situations requiring persuasion and prepare and present presentations
• Relationship building skills – Ability to work within a dynamic team setting and provide role-model leadership
• Customer service – Superior customer service skills to both internal and external customers

Clearance:

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required

About Tyto Athene

Compensation:

• Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically between $130,000-$180,000. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.

Benefits:

• Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Paid Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and parental leave.

 

The world the mission operates in is going post-quantum, contested, and machine-speed. Quantum Sky engineers the advantage across cyber, networks, software, and quantum because the mission demands dominance, not parity. We don't follow the map. We draw it. 

 

At Quantum Sky, we believe that success starts with our people. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and mission-driven environment where every team member plays a critical role in shaping the future of technology. Are you ready to join #TeamQuantumSky? 

 

Quantum Sky Engineering LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, [sexual orientation, gender identity,] national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable law.