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Project Manager (Acquisition Advisory)

El Segundo, California💼 Full-time💰 $183,200–$183,200🗓 2026-07-07 → 2026-09-25

Core

Provide acquisition, engineering, and technical advisory support for space programs across all phases of the acquisition lifecycle, interfacing with government and contractor teams.

Role type

Senior IC Project Manager (Acquisition & Program Advisory)

Builds

Space defense systems and mission capabilities

Domain

National Security / Space Systems / Defense Acquisition

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

DoD acquisition lifecycle expertise, JCIDS documentation, cost/schedule/performance assessment, risk management, financial oversight (PPBE), contractor performance review, source selection support

Preferred skills

PMP certification, SAP experience, Government or FFRDC background

Technologies

MIL-STD, FAR 9.505-4, Integrated Master Schedules

Responsibilities

Draft JCIDS and acquisition documentation; Prepare SME-level technical and programmatic status reports; Identify process improvement areas and manage risk programs; Support program financial management and PPBE; Review contractor deliverables and support DCMA surveillance; Monitor program schedules and acquisition implementation; Advise on technical meetings and design reviews; Assist with source selection activities

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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