El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$160k–$200k/yr
Overview Stellar Solutions, a nationally recognized “Great Place To Work,” delivers engineering solutions across commercial space and national security missions, from innovative new entrants to established space systems …
Skills: Program management, Acquisition strategy, Contract administration, Budgeting, Financial reporting
El Segundo, California, United States · Hybrid
$145k–$185k/yr
Overview Stellar Solutions, a nationally recognized “Great Place To Work”, has exciting opportunities providing Engineering solutions for innovative new-entrant space companies, as well as established space systems manuf…
Skills: Program management, DoD acquisition, Systems engineering, Stakeholder management, Strategic planning
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$150k–$190k/yr
CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that gives the ultimate advantage—domain dominance. The company's products are powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), empowering warf…
Skills: RF engineering, Spectrum management, Telecommunications regulatory affairs, Link budget analysis, Tactical radios
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc.El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$92k–$171k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities…
Skills: FPGA development, Digital signal processing, Hardware description languages, Digital design theory, FPGA-SoC integration
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$118k–$225k/yr
Date Posted: 2026-08-14 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-R01 ~ 2000 E Imperial Hwy ~ BLDG R01 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The abil…
Skills: Program management, Earned Value Management System, Financial forecasting, Contract lifecycle management, Risk and opportunity management
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$92k–$171k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities…
Skills: FPGA development, Digital signal processing, Data processing, Hardware description languages, Digital design theory
El Segundo, California, United States · Hybrid
$55k–$126k/yr
Organizational Transformation and Change Specialist The Opportunity: Whether it’s optimizing a business process, designing a new organizational model, or managing the associated change, organizational transformation come…
Skills: Organizational design, Change management, Process improvement, Strategic planning, Organizational performance management
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$87k–$198k/yr
FUOPS Planner The Opportunity: Space has evolved from a peaceful environment into a contested and congested domain. The U.S. Space Force is rapidly expanding to address global threats. Booz Allen enables mission success …
Skills: Joint Planning Process, Military Decision-Making Process, Space domain operations, Strategic planning, Briefing
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$76k–$144k/yr
Date Posted: 2026-08-14 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-E04 ~ 2006 E El Segundo Blvd ~ BLDG E04 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Activ…
Skills: Windows Server, RedHat Enterprise Linux, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$115k–$168k/yr
About Radiant Radiant is an El Segundo, CA-based startup building the world’s first mass-produced, portable nuclear microreactors. The company’s first reactor, Kaleidos, is a 1-megawatt, fail-safe microreactor that can b…
Skills: Program management, Project management, Contract management, Government contracting, Regulatory compliance
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development ce…
Skills: Construction management, Project management, Budget management, Schedule management, Contract administration
El Segundo, California, United States · Hybrid
$145k–$185k/yr
Overview Stellar Solutions, a nationally recognized “Great Place To Work”, has exciting opportunities providing Engineering solutions for innovative new-entrant space companies, as well as established space systems manuf…
Skills: Systems engineering, Space vehicle architecture, Risk management, Opportunity management, DoD acquisition system
El Segundo, California, United States · Hybrid
$145k–$185k/yr
Overview Stellar Solutions, a nationally recognized “Great Place To Work”, has exciting opportunities providing Engineering solutions for innovative new-entrant space companies, as well as established space systems manuf…
Skills: Systems engineering, Space vehicle development, Payload systems engineering, Risk management, Opportunity management
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$180k–$225k/yr
Overview Stellar Solutions, a nationally recognized “Great Place To Work,” delivers engineering solutions across commercial space and national security missions—from innovative new entrants to established space systems o…
Skills: Acquisition strategy, Program management, Systems engineering, Strategic planning, Portfolio governance
El Segundo, California, United States · Hybrid
$145k–$185k/yr
Overview Stellar Solutions, a nationally recognized “Great Place To Work”, has exciting opportunities providing Engineering solutions for innovative new-entrant space companies, as well as established space systems manuf…
Skills: Systems engineering, Space vehicle integration, Test activities, Subsystem performance, Technical baseline integrity
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
The Company: Faraday Future (FF) is a California-based mobility company, leveraging the latest technologies and world’s best talent to realize exciting new possibilities in mobility. We’re producing user-centric, technol…
Skills: B2B sales, B2G sales, Public safety, Government contracting, SLED procurement
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$146k–$260k/yr
Senior Spacecraft Command and Data Handling (C&DH) Engineer - Millennium Space Systems Company: Millennium Space Systems Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), is a fast, agile smal…
Skills: Spacecraft command and data handling, Avionics architecture, SpaceWire, Ethernet, RS-422/485
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$200k–$225k/yr
Title: SME, Acquisition and Engineering Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and nat…
Skills: Acquisition Management, Software Acquisition, Strategic Planning, Financial Management, Risk Assessment
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$193k–$290k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: Project Management, Program Management, Risk Management, Change Management, Cost Management
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$130k–$170k/yr
Title: Acquisition Contracting Specialist Acquisition Contracting Specialist Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our …
Skills: FAR, DFARS, DoD Contracting, Acquisition Lifecycle, Contract Execution
El Segundo, California, United States • On-site
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The specialist will advise senior leadership on acquisition strategies, contracting, and budgeting while monitoring program performance and financial documentation. They will also coordinate with stakeholders to ensure mission alignment and compliance with contract requirements throughout the program lifecycle.
Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in a business-related discipline and over 14 years of experience in government weapon systems acquisition and program management. An active TS/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship are mandatory for this role.
Stellar Solutions, a nationally recognized “Great Place To Work,” delivers engineering solutions across commercial space and national security missions, from innovative new entrants to established space systems organizations.
We bring talented, energetic, and immediately productive professionals to meet critical customer needs in systems engineering and integration, mission operations, program management, and strategic planning, helping teams deliver resilient capability to the mission with speed, quality, and focus.
Stellar Solutions is seeking an Acquisition and Support Program Management Specialist - to support a Government customer delivering warfighter capability across space-focused command and control acquisition portfolios. This role supports the development and delivery of critical capabilities for Space Force operators through rapid research, development, and acquisition activities. The position operates in a fast-paced environment focused on advising and assisting the Government across the full lifecycle of systems acquisition to enable timely fielding of mission-relevant capability.
This role supports acquisition and program management activities for advanced capability development efforts within a complex Government mission environment. The position interfaces with program leadership, contracting teams, developers, and other stakeholders to help plan, execute, and monitor acquisition efforts, contracts, funding actions, and program reviews. Success in this role requires strong familiarity with Department of War acquisition processes, clear written and verbal communication, and the ability to deliver high-quality support across multiple concurrent efforts.
Advise senior program leadership, program managers, and support staff on acquisition strategies, contracting, budgeting, and execution
Provide program element coordination, staffing, and monitoring support for funding commitments, obligations, expenditures, and related documentation
Draft and support delivery of program funding documentation and monthly financial reports
Support development of acquisition plans for electromagnetic and advanced technology programs
Provide contracting support to technical personnel developing performance work statements, statements of work, data deliverable requirements, and other pre-award or post-award procurement documentation
Develop, draft, and coordinate program planning and execution documents tailored from applicable acquisition frameworks, policies, and rapid prototyping guidance
Develop documents and briefings to communicate program status, recommendations, and approach
Support Contracting Officer’s Representatives and developers by coordinating with acquisition subject matter experts and stakeholders to develop, modify, and maintain contract documentation
Assist with contract negotiation, price reasonableness determinations, contract administration, and termination procedures
Draft technical evaluations and function as an advisor in source selections
Provide technical and programmatic assessments of contractor designs and milestone reviews to evaluate progress, risks, issues, and mission alignment
Monitor and evaluate contractor performance for compliance with contract terms and conditions and ensure timely submission of contract deliverables
Review Contract Data Requirements List deliverables for content, accuracy, and sufficiency against program requirements and objectives
Participate in program management reviews, technical interchange meetings, and technical evaluations while preparing status reports, acquisition schedules, and executive briefings
Bachelor’s degree in business management or STEM related discipline
10+ years of experience in Government weapon systems acquisition, program management, and/or contracts management within the Department of War
Experience with Department of War Major Capability Acquisition Systems
Experience with Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution processes
Experience developing acquisition strategies and plans for major programs
Strong interpersonal, leadership, programmatic, and problem-solving skills
Strong briefing and writing skills
Demonstrated ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, and energetic environment
Master’s degree in business management, technical management, and/or engineering
Professional certifications such as PMI PMP
Experience in National Security Space and/or the Space Control mission area
This position is full-time, on site in CO Springs, CO; 10% - 20% travel to Los Angeles, CA may be required.
The typical salary range for this position is USD $160,000 - $185,000 per year. Individual pay is determined by many factors including work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for a comprehensive total rewards package that includes an annual performance bonus, an employer-funded Profit-Sharing Plan (PSP) contribution based on base compensation, and comprehensive employer-paid medical benefits, PTO pay-out options, along with additional company-sponsored benefits. All of these benefits represent an additional 30-40% to your base compensation for a total compensation package.
Deliverables will be in the format of reports, briefings, spreadsheets, or other documents as directed by the Government, using government approved and/or mandated systems/software and processes governed by guidance, instructions, policy, or direction. The nature of this work will, at times, require quick responses to stringent deadlines and always in a high-quality, professional manner.
Satisfying customers’ critical needs while realizing our dream jobs
Stellar Solutions is an engineering services company providing end-to-end technical expertise and problem solving skills to significant national and international aerospace programs. We distinguish ourselves by satisfying our customers' critical needs on diverse projects, including defense-related intelligence projects, international telecommunications satellites, commercial imagery satellites and NASA's planetary and earth science missions.
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Based on 740 listings with disclosed salaries, most government & public sector jobs in El Segundo, CA pay between $94k–$222k per year. Individual offers vary with seniority, company size, and specialization.
There are currently 810 open government & public sector positions in El Segundo, CA listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.
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