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We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.\nPosition Overview\nANSER is seeking an experienced Senior Acquisition Program Manager to provide acquisition management, program analysis, and advisory support to U.S. Space Force organizations in El Segundo, California.\nIn this role, you will support the Government's Engine Room and Strategy Cell by analyzing complex acquisition and program information, coordinating priorities across stakeholders, and developing actionable recommendations to support senior leadership decisions. You will play a key role in tracking program execution, identifying risks, managing critical actions, and ensuring timely coordination across Government organizations and mission partners.\nDay-to-Day Responsibilities\nProvide senior-level acquisition management and program analysis support for complex Department of Defense (DoD) space programs.\nSupport the Government's Engine Room and Strategy Cell in coordinating acquisition priorities, program activities, leadership taskings, and cross-functional actions.\nAnalyze acquisition, financial, schedule, performance, funding, contracting, and requirements information to identify program trends, risks, issues, and potential impacts.\nResearch, evaluate, and synthesize complex program information into concise executive summaries, briefings, reports, and decision-support materials.\nTrack and coordinate workflow taskers, action items, suspense dates, and deliverables across Government organizations, contractors, and mission partners.\nSupport acquisition planning, program execution, requirements development, and coordination of activities across functional and organizational boundaries.\nCollaborate with Government stakeholders and mission partners to gather information, resolve program issues, and maintain alignment with acquisition objectives and mission priorities.\nDevelop, review, and coordinate acquisition documentation, executive correspondence, program reports, spreadsheets, briefings, and leadership decision materials.\nEvaluate program challenges, identify potential courses of action, assess associated impacts, and develop recommendations to support Government decision-making.\nMonitor program cost, schedule, performance, funding, contracting, and requirements activities to identify execution risks and support program oversight.\nProvide senior Government leadership with timely program analysis, status updates, and decision-quality information.\nUtilize Government acquisition, cost, requirements, reporting, and task-management systems to support program execution, coordination, and reporting.\nIndependently manage assigned acquisition and program management activities, prioritize competing requirements, and deliver accurate, timely products in support of mission objectives.\nRequired Qualifications\n Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility (TS/SCI).\nBachelor'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.\nMinimum of 15 years of relevant professional experience supporting acquisition, program management, business management, or operations activities, preferably within the DoD or space domain.\nPMT 4010 Certificate (or predecessor course), demonstrating qualification to support DoD Acquisition Category (ACAT) I and II programs.\nComprehensive knowledge of DoD acquisition processes, including acquisition planning, program execution, requirements management, and program oversight.\nUnderstanding of mission-critical aspects of military space launch, ground systems, and sustainment programs.\nDemonstrated experience analyzing and synthesizing complex acquisition, financial, programmatic, and technical information to identify issues, assess impacts, and communicate actionable findings.\nExperience coordinating leadership taskings, action items, deliverables, and suspense requirements across multiple Government organizations and stakeholders.\nExperience developing executive-level briefings, reports, spreadsheets, program analyses, executive summaries, and other acquisition or program management products.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, to analyze program data and develop professional-quality decision-support materials.\nFamiliarity with DoD acquisition, cost, requirements, reporting, and task-management systems and processes.\nStrong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate complex program challenges and develop practical recommendations.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate using appropriate DoD, Air Force, and Space Force acquisition terminology.\nDemonstrated ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced, collaborative environment supporting classified space programs.\nIndividual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to: business considerations, local market, internal equity, candidate qualifications such as skills, education and experience. ANSER provides employees benefits to support all aspects of their life including health, financial and well-being. For more information, please visit: http://www.anser.org \nFull-Time Salary Range for this position:\n$119,000—$172,000 USD\nIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail \nANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. 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