Senior Program Integrator (D.C.-based ESS Advocate)

Stellar Solutions Inc•Washington, DC

6d•$145,000 - $185,000•Onsite

About The Position

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 manufacturers, commercial space system operators and service providers, and other industry stakeholders including investors. At Stellar Solutions, we offer talented, energetic, and immediately productive resources to satisfy our customers’ critical needs in systems engineering and integration, mission operations, program management and strategic planning. We are a leading service and expertise provider for high-tech commercial ventures, spanning communications, earth observation and remote sensing systems and data products, to the infrastructures that support earth orbiting and beyond earth orbit businesses.Stellar Solutions is seeking a Senior Program Integrator - D.C. based Evolved Strategic Satellite Communications System (ESS) Advocate to help connect strategy, stakeholder priorities, and program execution across a high-visibility defense portfolio. This role supports critical engagement at the headquarters and enterprise level, helping align acquisition, lifecycle planning, and program advocacy with mission needs. It is a strong fit for a leader who can navigate complex stakeholder environments while advancing disciplined, mission-oriented execution. This role supports program integration, acquisition coordination, and stakeholder engagement across key defense decision forums. The Program Integrator will help maintain alignment across cost, schedule, and technical baselines while supporting milestone activities and long-range program execution.

Requirements

12+ years of experience with the DoD acquisition system, lifecycle planning, program management, leadership, and business operations
5+ years of experience managing strategic stakeholder relationships including operations, PEO, SAE, and D.C. staff
Experience managing cost, schedule, and technical program baselines
Experience with acquisition support to DoD key program milestones and decision events
Experience with project and program execution, including lifecycle sustainment
Experience with using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook
Knowledge of DoD acquisition policies and processes
Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree

Nice To Haves

Experience with the development and execution of DoD acquisition strategies
Experience with SATCOM and Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications stakeholders and mission areas
Experience with Space Force systems and organizations
Experience with Adaptive Acquisition Framework, including Middle Tier and Software Acquisition Pathways
Ability to contribute to cross-functional team meetings and professional environments
Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
Possession of excellent teaming and leadership skills
Master’s degree
Top Secret clearance

Responsibilities

Support DoD acquisition system activities, lifecycle planning, program management, leadership, and business operations
Manage strategic stakeholder relationships across operations, PEO, SAE, and Washington, D.C. staff organizations
Manage cost, schedule, and technical program baselines
Support acquisition activities tied to key program milestones and decision events
Contribute to project and program execution, including lifecycle sustainment efforts
Use Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook to support program execution
Apply knowledge of DoD acquisition policies and processes in support of customer objectives
Help coordinate and represent program priorities across cross-functional engagements
Support enterprise alignment and effective communication across stakeholder groups
Contribute leadership and program integration discipline in a dynamic mission environment