Senior Project Mananger/Government Acquisitions Analyst

Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to: Serve as the key liaison and focal point for the DCO-S Program Office to SSC stakeholders, mission system owners, and higher headquarters offices. Lead small, matrixed teams to coordinate with program offices, and mission system owners to execute fast-paced micro-projects for the deployment of DCO-S capabilities. Build advocacy and gain buy-in for DCO-S capabilities by communicating technical concepts, operational benefits, and business cases to acquisition system owners, program managers, and internal client leadership. Represent DCO-S leadership guidance, priorities, and mission focus in engagements with SSC and higher headquarters key offices. Lay the groundwork for future deployments of DCO-S capabilities across USSF mission systems by identifying opportunities, addressing barriers, and aligning stakeholders. Navigate DoW/DAF/USSF acquisition processes to support integration, fielding, and sustainment of defensive cyber capabilities. Facilitate cross-functional coordination among DCO-S program staff, SSC acquisition personnel, mission system owners, and operational units. Identify and mitigate risks, dependencies, and organizational obstacles that could delay or impede capability deployment. Prepare briefings, decision packages, and status updates that enable leadership advocacy and informed decision-making. Drive problem-solving and adaptive planning to keep deployment efforts on track in a dynamic environment. Deep knowledge of USSF and SSC organization processes, and stakeholders Deep knowledge of DoW /DAF/USSF acquisition processes and the ability to apply them to capability deployment. Proven key leadership experience leading matrixed teams and driving outcomes without direct authority. Strong soft skills to influence, build advocacy, and gain stakeholder support across acquisition, operational, and program organizations. Entrepreneurial and self-motivated approach with a track record of delivering results in fast-paced environments. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Relevant DoD and/or industry experience supporting Space Systems Command. Experience with the Defensive Cyber Operations - Space (DCO-S) program office or similar defensive cyber efforts is highly desirable. Ability to communicate technical concepts and business cases clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. 10+ years' space and/or cyber acquisitions experience with MA/MS; 18+ years with BA/BS Relevant DoD and/or Industry work experience in Space Systems Command Experience with Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO-S) program office Bachelor's degree, BS preferred; MA/MS desired; with MS/MA, 10 years' experience required Place of work is Los Angeles AFB/ El Segundo, CA, at Government site. You may be required to travel periodically, less than 20%