Acquisition Strategy Lead – Space & Intelligence Programs

Systems Planning & Analysis; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking a seasoned acquisition and program management professional to support the Space and Intelligence Division in Chantilly, VA.

This role entails lifecycle management, market research, RFP development, and strategic recommendations to ensure delivery against tight schedules. You will collaborate with government customers and contractors, manage risk, analyze performance metrics, and coordinate with multiple teams to meet mission requirements in

Qualifications

• US Citizenship with TS/SCI + Poly clearance.
• Bachelor's degree with 14+ years of relevant experience (or higher degrees with commensurate experience).
• Strong written/oral communication and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Willingness to report to Chantilly, VA full-time.

Responsibilities

• Provide lifecycle acquisition and program management support to the Program Manager, CORs, and COs.
• Plan and execute end-to-end acquisition lifecycle functions, including market research, evaluations, and drafting SOWs and contracts attachments.
• Develop RFPs/ RFIs and a Bidders’ Library; identify and mitigate risks in acquisition approaches and schedules.
• Support source selections, conduct program analysis, and offer strategic recommendations on performance management.
• Analyze requirements, metrics, budgets, and schedules of contracts and programs.
• Recommend improvements and coordinate actions across the team.

Skills

Clearance TS/SCI + Poly

Interpersonal communication

Judgement & analytical thinking

MS Office proficiency

Location reporting to Chantilly

Education

Bachelor's degree + 14+ years

Master's degree + 12+ years

PhD/JD + 9+ years

Tools

Galaxy

IAAs & MIPRs

SAR / RF / EW familiarity

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking a seasoned acquisition and program management professional to support the Space and Intelligence Division in Chantilly, VA.

This role entails lifecycle management, market research, RFP development, and strategic recommendations to ensure delivery against tight schedules. You will collaborate with government customers and contractors, manage risk, analyze performance metrics, and coordinate with multiple teams to meet mission requirements in