Acquisition Specialist

SAIC; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking an Acquisition Specialist to support the Horizon program in El Segundo, CA. The candidate will advise on acquisition strategies, schedules, contracting, budgeting, and execution to enable rapid, effective weapon system capability delivery for the U.S. Space Forces.

This on-site role requires TS/SCI with poly eligibility and a willingness to travel. The team works closely with DoD program offices, providing systems acquisitions and program management support across the full

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business management or equivalent and 14+ years in DoD acquisitions/PM or, alternatively, Master’s degree and 12+ years of related experience.
• Experience with DoD Major Capability Acquisition System process and related DoD/AF policy frameworks.
• Strong briefing, writing, and analytical skills; ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide acquisition strategy, scheduling, contracting, budgeting, and execution guidance to Program/Project Managers.
• Prepare status reports, coordinate staff meetings, and develop acquisition plans and executive briefings.
• Draft and coordinate program planning documents per DoDI 5000.02 and related policies; assess progress, risks, and issues.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

14+ years DoD acquisitions/PM experience

Job description

Minimum Clearance Required TS.SCI

Job ID 2618414

Location: El Segundo, CA, US

Date Posted: 2026-10-26

Category: Program Management

Subcategory: Project Analyst

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI with Poly

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC's Horizon program is seeking you, our latest Acquisition Specialist to support the U.S. Space Forces mission of delivering warfighter capability via the Space Systems Command's Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power and Battle Management weapon system portfolios. We work out of our El Segundo, California office.

The Horizon program is supporting Government weapon systems program offices with subject matter experts that have a background with the Department of Defense major capability acquisition process. Horizon team members provide systems acquisitions and program management support on various capability development programs that are intended to protect and defend the Nation's most valuable space assets. Our team is at the forefront of the advising and assisting the Government throughout the full lifecycle of systems acquisition processes that enable in most instances, rapid fielding to meet warfighter needs.

Typical Responsibilities Include

• 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 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.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business management or equivalent business-related discipline and fourteen (14) years or more in government weapon systems acquisitions and program management and, or Contracts management within the Department of Defense Or Masters and twelve (12) years of applicable experience.

This is you

Experience With The Following

• Department of Defense(DoD/DoW) Major Capability Acquisition System process.
• Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System process.
• Planning, Programing, Budget and Execution process.
• Authored statements of work, CDRLs, award fee plans, technical evaluations, etc.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of defense and intelligence acquisition, budget planning and contracting.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, programmatic, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong briefing and writing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be effective in a fast-paced, dynamic, and energetic environment.
• 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.

Target salary range $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.