Space Force Portfolio Acquisition Executive

The Space Force Portfolio Acquisition Executive (SFPAE) for Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) and Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) oversees the acquisition, development, and sustainment of critical space systems, managing programs of all classification levels in direct support of the Secretary of the Air Force. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Programmatic Oversight: Manages the entire lifecycle of key satellite systems, including MILSATCOM (like ESS, WGS, and PTS) and PNT (which includes GPS). This oversight covers technical and programmatic direction, security policy, development, production, and sustaining engineering. Strategic Leadership: Establishes the organization's vision to achieve program goals within cost, schedule, and performance objectives. This includes directing acquisition planning, setting work priorities, and adjusting responsibilities to maximize efficiency. Executive Management: Provides executive leadership and supervision over all MILSATCOM