Acquisition Management / Engine Room

BTAS, Inc.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 163,000 - 281,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401K plan with generous company match

Paid time off

Federal holidays

Job summary

BTAS, Inc. is seeking a qualified Acquisition Management professional for the Space Systems Command in El Segundo, CA. This role involves providing expertise in space acquisitions and technical support for critical defense programs. Candidates must have a MA/MS degree and significant experience in space-related assignments. The position offers a salary range of $163,000 to $281,000 annually. Join us to support vital national security initiatives.

Benefits include health coverage, paid time off, and a generous 401K match. BTAS values a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Requires 15 years’ extensive experience in support of space programs.
• Must understand DoD space launch and sustainment processes.
• Independent in functional duties without additional training.

Responsibilities

• Provide space acquisitions and technical advice.
• Support program acquisition efforts.
• Advise on cost, schedule, and performance issues.
• Manage portfolio by aligning acquisitions effectively.
• Assist program managers with interface and integration issues.
• Coordinate team communications and resolve issues.
• Maintain and analyze acquisition forecasts.
• Advise leadership on high visibility engagements.
• Draft program acquisition information for public release.

Skills

Space Acquisition Knowledge

Technical Advice

Project Management

Budgeting and Finance

Education

MA/MS degree

Job description

POSITION: Acquisition Management / Engine Room

LOCATION: El Segundo, CA

REQUIRED SECURITY CLEARANCE: Active TS with SCI eligibility

POSITION TYPE/STANDARD WORK HOURS: Full time, 40 hours

THE OPPORTUNITY

Upon award, BTAS will be filling potential openings for the Space Systems Command (SSC). SSC plays a critical role in advancing the United States’ space capabilities, delivering cutting‑edge solutions to protect and enhance national security. SSC/SZBC specializes in highly classified Space Domain Awareness (SDA) systems, Defensive and Offensive Space Control (DSC/OSC) capabilities, and space test range assets to support the Department of Defense’s (DoD) current and future operational needs.

As a leader in space technology, SSC/SZ-BC is responsible for the development, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment of mission‑critical systems spanning the entire acquisition life cycle. These efforts ensure the United States Space Force (USSF) and its mission partners maintain a strategic advantage in space operations. This position will support multiple SSC/SZ-BC programs, as well as other initiatives across the Space Force, Air Force, and allied organizations.

Join us in shaping the future of space operations and contributing to the defense of our nation’s space assets.

WHO WE ARE

BTAS is a woman-owned small business founded in 1995, located near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Beavercreek, OH. We have earned national and regional awards in the Department of Defense for our proven IT, Engineering, and Program Management capabilities.

We are committed to working with exceptional quality and professionalism to deliver excellence to our customers, while providing our employees a stimulating and satisfying work environment as we collaborate with teammates to achieve common goals.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide space acquisitions, engineering, operations, and technical advice and assistance for projects and programs at any stage of the acquisition life cycle.
• Support program acquisition efforts in advanced technology, future concept development, and integration activities.
• Advise and assist the government on cost, schedule, and performance issues.
• Assist with portfolio management by providing information, advice, and recommendations to align acquisitions, manpower, and funding effectively.
• Advise and assist program managers in identifying and minimizing interface and integration problems.
• Coordinate and resolve issues to facilitate team communications, including internal and external interface issues with multiple government or mission partner organizations.
• Maintain, update, and analyze the acquisition forecast to ensure it is current and consistent, identifying any discrepancies or deficiencies.
• Incorporate inputs from force design, operational imperatives, combatant command integrated priority lists, and future force shaping products to enhance government planning and capability.
• Advise and assist leadership in managing high visibility engagements, commitments, and tasks, including at the congressional level.
• Draft, review, coordinate, and process program acquisition information for public release to industry, media, trade publications, and other stakeholders, ensuring no release without government approval.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• MA/MS degree is required.
• Requires 15 years’ extensive, relevant experience including duties/assignments specifically in support of space programs.
• Requires understanding of mission-critical aspects of acquisition and DoD space launch, ground and sustainment and associated projects.
• Individual is expected to independently perform all functional duties, even of the lower labor categories, and require no additional functional training.
• Requires knowledge of Higher Headquarters, Air Force, Space Command, processes and procedures as it relates to their functional responsibility; and must speak/write Air Force and Space Acquisition terminology appropriately.
• Relevant areas of expertise are limited to Management, Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Science, Technology, Engineering, or Statistics.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position may supervise the work of others.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to operate a computer and other standard office equipment. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 80% of the time.

TRAVEL

Little if any travel is required.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and/or activities may change at any time with or without notice.

COMPENSATION / SALARY RANGE

BTAS adheres to federal, state, and local regulations. This is a Full‑Time, Salary, Exempt position. The following salary range is what we reasonably expect to pay but is contingent and subject to a variety of factors, including but not limited to years of experience, education, certification(s), training, specialized skills, responsibilities, etc.

SALARY RANGE: $163,000 - $281,000 Annual Salary

BTAS BENEFITS

A comprehensive benefits program, including paid time off, federal holidays, health coverage, 401K plan with generous company match is offered to all full‑time employees.

AAP / EEO STATEMENT

BTAS is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

BTAS is an E-Verify program participant.