Senior Acquisition Strategist - TS/SCI, ACAT Programs

DCS Corp; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 73,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

401k

ESOP

PTO

Education reimbursement

Work-life balance

Parental leave

Job summary

DCS Corp in Aberdeen, UK is seeking an Acquisition Specialist to support a new program and to prepare for two Acquisition Shaping panels in FY25. The role emphasizes cost, schedule, and performance of highly complex, high value acquisitions while aligning procurement actions with program goals and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include developing acquisition strategies and documents, coordinating program ramp-up during transitions, and briefing stakeholders on status, challenges, and

Qualifications

• US citizenship is required for the role.
• Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience are required.
• TS/SCI clearance is required.
• Experience supporting an Army ACAT level program.

Responsibilities

• Provide recommendations on acquisition planning including cost, schedule and performance for high value acquisitions.
• Apply procurement principles to ensure milestone documentation is reflected in contracting actions.
• Assist in developing acquisition strategies aligned with program goals and regulatory requirements.
• Develop acquisition documents (e.g., SAMP, LCP, ADM, TE plans).
• Coordinate program ramp-up as capabilities transition and are developed.
• Prepare and brief status updates for internal/external stakeholders.
• Develop clear, tailored briefings for diverse audiences.
• Travel up to 25%.

Skills

US Citizenship

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

DCS Corp in Aberdeen, UK is seeking an Acquisition Specialist to support a new program and to prepare for two Acquisition Shaping panels in FY25. The role emphasizes cost, schedule, and performance of highly complex, high value acquisitions while aligning procurement actions with program goals and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include developing acquisition strategies and documents, coordinating program ramp-up during transitions, and briefing stakeholders on status, challenges, and