Acquisition Manager / DAG Member

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

Job summary

ANSER seeks an experienced Acquisition Manager / DAG Member in El Segundo, CA to provide senior-level acquisition and program management support for Space Force programs. You will integrate cost, schedule, performance, funding, contracting, and requirements to assess health and inform decisions, collaborating with senior Government stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has extensive DoD acquisition experience, strong space program knowledge, and the ability to deliver actionable recommendations with

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience supporting DoD space programs or national security space programs.
• Comprehensive knowledge of DoD acquisition processes and oversight.
• Understanding of military space launch, ground systems, and sustainment.
• Experience leading complex projects and managing large data sets.
• Knowledge of AF/Space Force policies and procedures for acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level acquisition and program management support for DoD space programs (ACAT I/II).
• Support acquisition planning, program execution, and requirements development across Government, contractors, and partners.
• Analyze and integrate cost, schedule, performance, funding, and contracting data to assess program health.
• Develop, review, and coordinate acquisition strategies, reports, and executive materials.
• Monitor program execution to identify risks, dependencies, and impacts on objectives.
• Develop actionable recommendations and coordinate resolution of complex issues.
• Collaborate with Government stakeholders and mission partners to align with acquisition strategies.
• Support leadership with program analysis and executive briefings.
• Utilize DoD systems to analyze program information and track activities.
• Prepare analyses, presentations, and reports using MS Office and required tools.
• Apply DoD, AF, and Space Force policies and requirements to execution.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Management/Business degree

Tools

C&RS

MAR reporting

Microsoft Office

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]

ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.