Acquisition Manager / DAG Member

Analytic Services Inc; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

ANSER is seeking an experienced Acquisition Manager / DAG Member to provide senior-level acquisition and program management support to U.S. Space Force programs in El Segundo, California.

You will integrate cost, schedule, performance, funding, contracting, and requirements considerations to assess program health and inform critical acquisition decisions, leveraging extensive DoD acquisition experience and collaboration with Government stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with SCI eligibility and a strong security posture.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in management, business, economics, finance, accounting, mathematics, science, engineering, statistics, or related field.
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant professional experience, including supporting military or national security space programs.
• Demonstrated experience supporting program management, business management, acquisition, or operations activities for complex Government programs.
• Comprehensive knowledge of DoD acquisition processes including planning, execution, requirements management, and oversight.
• Understanding of military space launch, ground systems, and sustainment programs.
• Ability to independently execute assigned responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication for briefings to senior Government leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level acquisition and program management support for DoD space programs, including ACAT I and II.
• Support acquisition planning, program execution, requirements development, and cross-government coordination.
• Analyze and integrate cost, schedule, performance, funding, contracting, and requirements data.
• Develop and coordinate acquisition strategies, program documents, and executive materials.
• Monitor execution to identify risks, dependencies, and impacts on objectives.
• Develop actionable recommendations and coordinate complex issue resolution.
• Collaborate with Government stakeholders, contractors, and mission partners to align with strategies.
• Support leadership with program analysis, status reporting, and executive briefings.
• Utilize DoD acquisition systems to track activities and support management.
• Prepare analyses, presentations, and reports using Microsoft Office and required tools.
• Apply DoD, Air Force, and Space Force policies to support program execution.
• Independently manage acquisition activities and deliver timely, accurate products.

Skills

Acquisition management

DoD space programs

Senior-level briefing

Risk analysis

Program oversight

Stakeholder collaboration

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

CRS (Cost & Requirements System)

MAR reporting software

Microsoft Office Suite

Task Management Tool (TMT)

Job description

Company Overview: ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.

Position Overview

ANSER is seeking an experienced Acquisition Manager / DAG Member to provide senior-level acquisition and program management support to U.S. Space Force programs in El Segundo, California.

In this role, you will support complex defense space acquisition programs, providing strategic analysis, program oversight, and advisory services to Government leadership. You will integrate cost, schedule, performance, funding, contracting, and requirements considerations to assess program execution, identify risks, and inform critical acquisition decisions. The ideal candidate brings extensive DoD acquisition experience, a strong understanding of military space programs, and the ability to independently deliver actionable recommendations while collaborating with senior Government stakeholders, contractors, and mission partners.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level acquisition and program management support for complex Department of Defense (DoD) space programs, including Acquisition Category (ACAT) I and II programs.
• Support acquisition planning, program execution, requirements development, and coordination across Government organizations, contractors, and mission partners.
• Analyze and integrate cost, schedule, performance, funding, contracting, and requirements information to assess program health and inform acquisition decisions.
• Develop, review, and coordinate acquisition strategies, program documentation, reports, briefings, and executive-level decision materials.
• Monitor program execution to identify acquisition risks, schedule dependencies, performance challenges, and potential impacts to program objectives.
• Develop actionable recommendations and coordinate resolution of complex acquisition and program management issues.
• Collaborate with Government stakeholders, contractors, and mission partners to facilitate program execution and maintain alignment with acquisition strategies and mission priorities.
• Support senior Government leadership through program analysis, status reporting, decision-support materials, and executive-level briefings.
• Utilize DoD acquisition, cost, requirements, and reporting systems to analyze program information, track activities, and support acquisition management.
• Prepare detailed analyses, presentations, reports, and other acquisition products using Microsoft Office Suite and Government-required tools.
• Apply DoD, Air Force, and Space Force acquisition policies, procedures, and program requirements to support effective program execution.
• Independently manage assigned acquisition activities, respond to leadership taskings, and deliver timely, accurate products in support of mission requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility (TS/SCI).
• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in management, business, economics, finance, accounting, mathematics, science, technology, engineering, statistics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant professional experience, including significant experience supporting military or national security space programs.
• Demonstrated experience supporting program management, business management, acquisition, or operations activities for complex Government programs.
• Comprehensive knowledge of DoD acquisition processes, including acquisition planning, program execution, requirements management, and program oversight.
• Understanding of mission-critical aspects of military space launch, ground systems, and sustainment programs.
• Experience leading and executing complex projects, managing workflow taskings, and analyzing and synthesizing large volumes of acquisition and program data.
• Knowledge of Higher Headquarters, Department of the Air Force, and U.S. Space Force policies, processes, and procedures applicable to acquisition and program management.
• Proficiency with Government acquisition, cost, requirements, and reporting tools, including Cost and Requirements System (C&RS), MAR reporting software, Microsoft Office Suite, and Task Management Tool (TMT).
• Demonstrated ability to independently execute assigned acquisition and program management responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Ability to effectively communicate using appropriate DoD, Air Force, and Space Force acquisition terminology in written reports, presentations, and leadership engagements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex acquisition challenges and develop actionable recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing and delivering briefings to senior Government leadership.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment.

Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to: business considerations, local market, internal equity, candidate qualifications such as skills, education and experience. ANSER provides employees benefits to support all aspects of their life including health, financial and well-being. For more information, please visit: http://www.anser.org

Full-Time Salary Range for this position:

$119,200 - $172,000 USD

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail [e-mail]

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