Acquisition Strategy Engineer - Space Systems

Leffler Consulting, LLC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Leffler Consulting is seeking an Acquisition Support Engineer with expertise in government satellite systems acquisitions to support the Advanced Plans branch within the Systems Engineering and Integration Division. The role involves shaping acquisition strategies and ensuring alignment with budgets and regulatory requirements.

The successful candidate will have a strong technical background in space systems, experience in SOW development, and the ability to coordinate end-to-end acquisitions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in acquisitions.
• Experience developing acquisition strategies and managing competitive source selections.
• Understanding of satellite systems and architectures.
• Familiarity with NRO, IC, and DoD acquisition processes.

Responsibilities

• Draft acquisition documentation including plan, SOW, and RFP materials.
• Monitor performance requirements and budget alignment with RFP intent.
• Develop plans for competitive source selections and evaluate proposals.
• Support processes to track and report progress on contract actions.
• Identify milestones and map to contract requirements.
• Prepare artifacts for NAB, ASC, CRP and QPR reviews.
• Review technical design documentation and advise the COTR.
• Coordinate with mission analysis and requirements teams to ensure completeness.
• Coordinate with other acquisition offices for end-to-end acquisitions.
• Perform duties as assigned by the COTR and PM.

Skills

Satellite systems

Budget knowledge

Contracting regulations

Systems engineering

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Leffler Consulting is seeking an Acquisition Support Engineer with expertise in government satellite systems acquisitions to support the Advanced Plans branch within the Systems Engineering and Integration Division. The role involves shaping acquisition strategies and ensuring alignment with budgets and regulatory requirements.

The successful candidate will have a strong technical background in space systems, experience in SOW development, and the ability to coordinate end-to-end acquisitions