Full-Time
Acquisition/Product Manager
Apogee Engineering
501-1,000 employees
Provides engineering solutions with client-focused service
No salary listed
No H1B Sponsorship
Tampa, FL, USA
In Person
On-site at MacDill Air Force Base; travel is approximately 10%.
US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required
Bachelor's, Master's
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- Must be a United States citizen.
- Must possess and maintain a Top Secret clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information eligibility.
- Must hold DAWIA Practitioner Equivalency (DAWIA Level II equivalent) in the Program Management career field, or be able to obtain it within 6 months of hire.
- Must have a bachelor's degree in business or a related discipline.
- Must have a minimum of 10 years of acquisition experience.
- Working knowledge of the Defense Acquisition System (DoDI 5000.02) and related policies.
- Demonstrated ability to support program execution in a software-intensive environment, including experience supporting agile software delivery and/or modern acquisition pathways.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to develop clear, decision-ready briefings and written products.
- Ability to interpret regulations and directives and translate them into actionable program guidance.
- Experience managing or supporting cost, schedule, performance, and risk tracking and mitigation planning.
- Ability to collaborate across government counterparts, contracting, technical teams, and operational users.
- Familiarity with modern software delivery concepts, including Agile, DevSecOps, and product planning/backlog.
- Deep understanding of agile software development principles and practices, including Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and DevSecOps.
- Collect, analyze, and maintain program metrics, requirements inputs, and program artifacts from supported organizations.
- Develop elements of program acquisition strategies and support or conduct portions of market research.
- Prepare reports, briefings, and decision-support products on program status, policies, procedures, and milestone activities.
- Support cost/benefit analysis, price/cost analysis, and funding-rule compliance across multiple appropriation types.
- Keep program information current and organize and coordinate program data for leadership decision-making.
- Monitor and manage program cost, schedule, performance, and risk, and formulate and track proposed mitigations.
- Ensure program compliance with applicable policies and procedures and interpret regulations and directives to determine program impact.
- Answer data calls and inquiries related to program policies, procedures, and execution status.
- Participate in and support the requirements development process with senior managers and government counterparts.
- Determine requirements, develop goals and objectives, and support execution in accordance with approved plans; recommend policy and procedure updates as regulations change.
- Identify and research ways to eliminate program bottlenecks and barriers to production and support government counterparts in developing solutions.
- Oversee allocation of resources based on program priorities and validated requirements.
- Analyze program effectiveness and efficiency and develop recommendations to improve program operations.
- Coordinate program information with internal and external personnel as required.
- Support product leadership by helping shape and communicate a product vision and roadmap aligned to USSOCOM/PEO-SDA priorities and warfighter needs.
- Partner with government and technical teams to translate user needs into actionable, prioritized work, including features, user stories, and backlog inputs.
- Champion user engagement and feedback loops to support delivery of minimum viable capabilities and iterative releases.
- Support execution approaches consistent with modern software delivery, including Agile, Lean, and DevSecOps, and rapid delivery objectives.
- Contribute to value and performance assessments by defining and tracking measures of progress, quality, cybersecurity posture, and user impact.
- A master's degree in business or a related discipline.
Apogee Engineering provides engineering consulting services, focusing on delivering practical, tailored engineering solutions for clients across various venues and projects. They work by collaborating with clients to understand needs, then designing, developing, and deploying the right engineering approach at the right time, with emphasis on integrity and excellence. The company differentiates itself through a client-first mindset, a small-business, family-like culture, and a commitment to mentoring and professional client support, ensuring reliability and long-term success for clients. The goal is to help clients succeed by providing dependable, effective engineering solutions and trusted partnerships.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Colorado
Founded
2004
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- May 1, 2026's $103 million, five-year PNT award extends revenue through 2031.
- New Federal Drive headquarters opened May 19, 2026, supporting hiring and delivery capacity.
- Pete Brady's May 22, 2025 growth appointment strengthens capture against Air Force competitors.
What critics are saying
- Defense contract concentration leaves Apogee exposed to AFLCMC recompete losses by 2031.
- Bernhard Capital ownership raises integration pressure; misaligned growth targets can disrupt execution.
- One prime PNT program dominates visibility; losing follow-on awards would crush backlog and hiring.
What makes Apogee Engineering unique
- Bernhard Capital-backed government-services platform plus SBA mentor-protégé heritage widens teaming access.
- Apogee's PNT, digital transformation, and mission-operations mix spans hard-to-replicate DoD workflows.
- Colorado Springs HQ and 34,000-square-foot facility signal scale for engineering and training.
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↑ 0%Apogee awarded $103M PNT contract for US defense. Apogee has been awarded a five-year, $103 million task order to provide positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) support services for the U.S. Department of Defense. The contract supports modernization, acquisition and sustainment planning across the international PNT enterprise, ensuring resilient and reliable capabilities that underpin critical military operations worldwide. Under the contract, Apogee will deliver technical expertise and mission support across multiple locations, including Robins Air Force Base, Georgia; Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio; and Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Apogee's team will contribute to advancing next-generation PNT capabilities, strengthening system performance and supporting the continued evolution of a mission essential to joint and coalition operations. Apogee is headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with regional offices nationwide.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Apogee, a leading provider of defense and security solutions, announced the appointment of Pete Brady as Vice President (VP) of Growth. A distinguished global growth strategist and retired U.S. Army Officer, Brady brings more than 35 years of combined military and industry experience within the Department of Defense (DoD)
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Apogee announced the promotion of Joanne Spring to Vice President of Finance and Accounting. Spring brings more than 20 years of experience in corporate finance and leadership and has played a vital role in shaping Apogee's financial strategy since joining the company in 2018
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Apogee is proud to announce the promotion of Stacey Bekker to Director of Project Control, effective December 2024. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with over a decade of expertise in federal contract accounting and auditing, Bekker brings a proven track record of driving financial performance and operational success to her new role
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Dec. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Apogee is pleased to announce the appointment of David Hutchison as the new Chief Growth Officer (CGO) of The Tech7 Company. Since 2022, Apogee (mentor) and Tech7 (protégé) have been partnered under the Small Business Administration (SBA) Mentor-Protégé Program (MPP). During his tenure, Apogee successfully transitioned through the small business growth gates to become a premier services and solutions provider to the federal government. In this new role, Hutchison will leverage his experience at Apogee to drive Tech7 to new heights