Acquisition Program Management Support Specialist

Company: Cherokee Federal
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: January 1, 2026

Job Description:

Acquisition Program Management Support Specialist This position requires an active TS/Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI) clearance to be considered. Cherokee Analytics is seeking a qualified Acquisition Program Management Support Specialist to provide Acquisition Program Management support to Space Operations Command. Compensation & Benefits: Estimated Starting Salary Range for Acquisition Program Management Support Specialist : $109,789 Pay commensurate with experience. Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice. Acquisition Program Management Support Specialist Responsibilities Include: Provide project management expertise for acquisitions strategies and management of portfolios. Research, evaluate, and provide technical reviews on technologies, data, programs, efforts, and capabilities; provide recommendations, reports, resolutions, advice, and assistance to improve Space ISR mission effectiveness and future acquisitions efforts. Support SpOC Requirements and Configuration Control forums. Draft acquisition support required documentation. Draft, analyze, review, advise, and assist with test and evaluation program planning; provide installation, testing, and execution scheduling and timeline documentation of platforms and weapons systems and participate in tests and trials; perform coordination with site leads, development contractors, and Government program managers. Support development of detailed analysis and strategies supporting technologies, techniques, and/or tactics for intelligence acquisition systems. Develop COA analysis, including sourcing research, quality analysis, sustainability research, pairwise analysis of competing technologies, and Strengths-Weaknesses-Opportunities-Threats (SWOT) analysis. Coordinate, manage, advise, and assist with intelligence requirements and tasking requirements for acquisitions organizations leading to intelligence planning, collection, processing, analysis, and dissemination activities. Create, plan, and maintain master schedules encompassing all intelligence support to systems and intelligence systems acquisition efforts. Analyze technical evaluation reports and provide advice and assistance with determining key performance parameters, track and resolve milestone conflicts in line with joint capabilities integration and systems development. Document processes, operating instructions, and standard operating procedures for inclusion into future operations and program efforts. Develop detailed analysis and strategies supporting technologies, techniques, and/or tactics for intelligence systems, to include ongoing advanced cryptologic initiatives, and counter communications system(s) requirements. Advise and assist with planning, organizing, and managing critical aspects of the development, production, and/or deployment of capabilities, including coordination and de-confliction with development contractors, Government site leads, and SpOC/S2 acquisition program managers and financial managers. Participate in and provide advice and assistance with Working Groups (WGs), TEMs and PMRs, create meeting invitations and agendas, document presentations for decision-making forums, take meeting minutes and disseminate to forum participants, and follow-up on action items as directed. Collaborate with systems engineers and intelligence requirements managers to identify intelligence needs and gaps. Produce timely research, information, and technical studies for identifying space related ISR technologies and projecting likely upgrade or replacement paths for these technologies in response to customer requirements. Draft, analyze, and submit reports summarizing conclusions, advice, and recommendations for meeting space intelligence needs and gaps in support of stakeholder requirement generation, allocation, verification, and validation. Develop acquisitions strategies and manage portfolios supporting SpOC/S2 and DEL 7 mission systems and provide acquisition life cycle support. Track, advise, and assist supported organizations with creation and maintenance of the organization’s intelligence lifecycle program management processes consistent with government approved priorities, vision, and requirements. Devise and execute Government-approved strategies for acquisition of intelligence collection capabilities and advise the Government on the movement and/or placement of collection assets to improve collection efforts. Develop, update, sustain, and provide advice, assistance, and support toward Intelligence Architecture Plans (IAP), Information Support Plans (ISP), technical reports, and modernization efforts of the ISR operations integration. Analyze and determine associated ISR capability requirements, gaps and shortfalls and recommend new or modified ISR system capabilities. Create, plan, and maintain master schedules supporting all intelligence support to systems and intelligence systems acquisition efforts for the Space ISR enterprise. Performs other job-related duties as assigned Acquisition Program Management Support Specialist Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested: Active TS/SCI security clearance Desired to have a minimum of twelve (12) years of experience performing duties and responsibilities related to the position’s responsibilities. Experience supporting Space Operations Command is highly desired. In-depth knowledge and understanding of the activities required to meet mission requirements. Ability to work independently with minimal oversight. Ability to communicate understanding from information that may be incomplete, indirect, highly complex, seemingly unrelated, and / or technically advanced. Demonstrates ability to collaborate and work with other IC members on information sharing, driving collection, and addressing analytic disputes and conflict resolution. Ability to develop concise, insightful, and comprehensive products for defense intelligence. Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal Company Information: Cherokee Analytics (CA) is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CA , visit cherokee-federal.com. CherokeeFederal LI-CK4 IntelCareers Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply. Similar searchable job titles: Acquisition Specialist Business Development Specialist Capabilities Analyst Acquisition Program Manager Portfolio Manager Keywords: ISR Space Operations Command Acquisitions Legal Disclaimer: Cherokee Federal is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit cherokee-federal.com/careers for information regarding our Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Statement, and Accommodation request. Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal. As required by our governmental client, this position requires being a US Citizen AND an active TS/Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI) clearance.

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