Acquisition Strategy & Source Selection Lead

QinetiQ U.S.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

QinetiQ US is seeking a Source Selection & Acquisition Strategy Support professional to join our Los Angeles team. The role focuses on developing and managing acquisition strategies for government contracts across the DoW/USSF portfolio.

You will work closely with technical teams, legal, and finance to ensure compliant and competitive procurements. The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in government contracting, strong negotiation and analytical skills, and a TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility (TS/SCI).
• Master's degree in business, acquisition, contracting, management, public administration, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in Government contracting, acquisition strategy, source selection, or procurement planning.
• Knowledge of negotiation techniques and ability to develop negotiation strategies for government contracting.
• Ability to analyze acquisition requirements, procurement alternatives, cost and schedule considerations, and contractual risks.
• Experience developing, evaluating, or implementing acquisition strategies for complex procurements.
• Experience supporting source selection activities including planning, solicitation development, evaluation approaches, and negotiation preparation.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, and recommend acquisition strategies aligned with program objectives and regulations.
• Provide source selection and acquisition strategy support across the lifecycle from planning to award.
• Advise contracting officers on procurement approaches, structures, and competition strategies.
• Apply FAR requirements to support planning, solicitation, source selection, and competitions.
• Develop negotiation strategies for complex procurement actions and sole-source environments.
• Coordinate with officers, managers, technical experts, and stakeholders to implement strategies.
• Prepare briefings, decision memoranda, and risk assessments for leadership.
• Review documentation for compliance and alignment with objectives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

Master's degree in business or related field

Job description

QinetiQ US is seeking a Source Selection & Acquisition Strategy Support professional to join our Los Angeles team. The role focuses on developing and managing acquisition strategies for government contracts across the DoW/USSF portfolio.

You will work closely with technical teams, legal, and finance to ensure compliant and competitive procurements. The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in government contracting, strong negotiation and analytical skills, and a TS/SCI clearance.