Acquisition Specialist

Space Systems Integration; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing aerospace engineering company in El Segundo, CA is seeking an Acquisition Specialist. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 14+ years in government acquisitions. Responsibilities include advising program managers on acquisition strategies, developing program briefings, and assessing contractor progress. The target salary range is $160,000 - $210,000 per year, depending on experience. Candidates must be willing to undergo security investigations and Polygraph examinations.

Qualifications

• 14+ years in government weapon systems acquisitions and program management.
• Must have an in-scope security background investigation.
• Willing to undergo a Polygraph examination.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice regarding acquisition strategies and execution.
• Prepare status reports and coordinate staff meetings.
• Develop acquisition plans and execute program briefings.
• Assess contractor design/milestone reviews.
• Advise on funding commitments and expenditures.

Skills

Program management

Contract management

Budgeting

Acquisition strategies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business management or equivalent

Master's Degree in Business Management, technical management, or engineering

Job description

Space Systems Integration (SSI) is a fast-growing engineering company that provides aerospace solutions to a variety of government and commercial customers. Our employees are forward-thinking, self-directed individuals who are committed to solving our customers’ technical challenges.

Acquisition Specialist for a role in El Segundo, CA.

Role and Responsibilities

• Provide advice to Program/Project Managers regarding acquisition strategies, schedules, contracting, budgeting and execution.
• Prepare periodic status reports, coordinate and execute periodic staff meetings and technical interchange meetings, and develop acquisition plans, schedules, and executive program briefings.
• Develop, draft, and coordinate overarching program planning and execution documents as prescribed by/tailored from DoDI 5000.02 / Acquisition Framework, and relevant DoD, AF, and local unit policies that pertain to rapid prototyping.
• Provide technical and programmatic assessments of contractor design/milestone reviews to assess progress, risks and issues, and the ability to achieve mission requirements.
• Provide program element coordination, staffing and monitoring; advise and assist government customer regarding funding commitments, obligations, and expenditures as well as drafting and supporting delivery of program funding documentation and monthly financial reports.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business management or equivalent business-related discipline and fourteen (14) or more years in government weapon systems acquisitions and program management and, or Contracts management within the Department of Defense.
• Experience with the:
  • Department of Defense Major Capability Acquisition System process.
  • Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System process.
  • Planning, Programing, Budget and Execution process.
• Must have an in-scope security background investigation (T5 or SSBI), adjudicated for SCI eligibility and enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation program (if applicable).
• Must be willing to be nominated for access to Sensitive Compartment Information and Special Access Programs and willing to consent to a Polygraph examination.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master Degree in Business Management, technical management, and/or engineering.
• Professional certifications (e.g., PMI PMP).
• Experience in the National Security Space and, or the Space Control mission area.

Salary

Target salary range: $160,000 - $210,000 a year. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range and bonus potential for this position based on experience and other factors.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Space Systems Integration provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.