Engineer/Program Manager, AAMX/LEX
Listed on 2026-01-16
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Engineering
Operations Manager -
Management
Program / Project Manager, Operations Manager
Engineer/Program Manager, AAMX/LEX
Air Force Civilian Service
Base Pay Range$90,479.00/yr – $/yr
Job DescriptionThe United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, is searching for an Engineer/Program Manager (NH‑0801‑03, GS‑12/13 equivalent).
The Engineer/Program Manager should have experience in engineering and/or program management, ideally within the DoW or a similar environment. Proven experience in leading multi‑disciplinary teams and managing complex programs characterized by significant uncertainties and risks is essential. Applicants must demonstrate a history of developing and implementing acquisition policies, procedures, strategic plans, and source‑selection experience that enhance mission‑execution effectiveness.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading integrated product teams and managing launch operations and missions.
- Implementing requirements, monitoring performance, and developing cost estimates.
- Planning conflict resolution between many organizations and communicating project status to SSC leadership and other stakeholders.
- Establishing management controls such as milestones, expenditure rates, and management indicators.
- Reviewing documents to assess impact on mission preparation and execution.
- Organizing teamwork efforts and leading specialists in resolving technical, schedule, cost, and supportability issues.
- Supporting and leading teams to implement financial and technical aspects of projects (launch operations, acquisition, mission preparation, etc.).
- Generating specific plans, goals, and objectives consistent with policies and requirements.
- Directing and coordinating activities of functional specialists (engineering, contracting, program control, finance, logistics, and mission assurance).
- Reviewing contractor progress and keeping leadership informed of status and resolution actions.
Skills and Abilities
3) is required.
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