Acquisition Support

BTAS, Inc.; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health coverage

401K plan with company match

Job summary

A woman-owned small business is seeking an Acquisition Support professional to offer engineering and technical advice for space-related projects. The ideal candidate will have a BA/BS degree and 3 to 10 years of experience in DoD acquisition, particularly with U.S. Space Force systems. This full-time position offers a flexible work environment and a competitive salary between $108,000 to $181,000, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3 to 10 years of experience in a similar position or program.
• Experience with U.S. Space Force systems, particularly within Space Systems Command.
• Expertise in leading major defense programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide space acquisitions, engineering, operations, and technical advice.
• Support program acquisition for advanced technology and integration.
• Understand distribution of classified funding and provide PPBE support.

Skills

DoD acquisition life cycle planning

Program management

Technical advice

Cost analysis

Risk management

Education

BA/BS degree

Job description

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Position

Acquisition Support

Location

Flexible / El Segundo, CA

Security Clearance

Active TS with SCI eligibility

Position Type / Working Hours

Full‑time, 40 hours

The Opportunity

Upon award, BTAS will be filling potential openings for the Space Systems Command (SSC). SSC plays a critical role in advancing the United States's space capabilities, delivering cutting‑edge solutions to protect and enhance national security. SSC/SZBC specializes in highly classified Space Domain Awareness (SDA) systems, Defensive and Offensive Space Control (DSC/OSC) capabilities, and space test range assets to support the Department of Defense's (DoD) current and future operational needs.

As a leader in space technology, SSC/SZ‑BC is responsible for the development, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment of mission‑critical systems spanning the entire acquisition life cycle. These efforts ensure the United States Space Force (USSF) and its mission partners maintain a strategic advantage in space operations. This position will support multiple SSC/SZ‑BC programs, as well as other initiatives across the Space Force, Air Force, and allied organizations.

Join us in shaping the future of space operations and contributing to the defense of our nation's space assets.

About BTAS

BTAS is a woman‑owned small business founded in 1995, located near Wright‑Patterson Air Force Base in Beavercreek, OH. We have earned national and regional awards in the Department of Defense for our proven IT, Engineering, and Program Management capabilities.

We are committed to working with exceptional quality and professionalism to deliver excellence to our customers, while providing our employees a stimulating and satisfying work environment as we collaborate with teammates to achieve common goals.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide space acquisitions, engineering, operations, and technical advice and assistance for projects and programs at any acquisition life cycle stage
• Support program acquisition for advanced technology, future concept development, and integration
• Advise on cost, schedule, and performance issues
• Revise or draft Joint Capabilities Integrated Development System (JCIDS) and acquisition documentation for government program managers
• Support presentation of products to internal and external customers
• Documentation includes Initial Capability Documents, Interface Control Documents, Capability Development/Production/Requirements Documents, Milestone documentation, Acquisition Strategies, Analysis of Alternatives, Concept of Operations, Memorandums of Agreement/Understanding, Technical/Systems Requirement Documents, Defense Acquisition Board documentation, Technical Evaluations, System Specifications, enabling concepts, training material, briefings, white papers, reports, and analysis results
• Develop all work using latest applicable government guidance (e.g., MIL‑STD)
• Provide draft SME‑level technical and/or programmatic status reports of programs or portfolio as requested
• Identify improvement areas in acquisition processes and provide actionable recommendations
• Assist in building and maintaining government risk program including risk identification, process definition, and technical risk mitigation plans
• Support government program manager in managing commitments, obligations, and expenditures of funds
• Perform earned value management and schedule analysis for program office defense contracts
• Understand distribution of classified funding and provide Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) support including congressional reporting, fiscal year planning, continuing resolution management, unfunded requirement development and submittal, end‑of‑year funding actions, and Program Objective Memorandum (POM) development
• Provide expertise in Integrated Baseline Reviews/Business Financial Reviews to assess defense contractor cost and schedule performance
• Maintain awareness of current program schedule, monitor acquisition implementation, report requirement shortfalls, and assess programs based on identified risks
• Combine and correlate program execution data with program baselines to maintain and update acquisition reports
• Advise government program manager on technical engagements including technical interchange meetings, design reviews, program conferences, video teleconferences, telecons, working groups, and informational meetings
• Maintain broad awareness and understanding of all programs and technology development efforts in execution across the applicable portfolio
• Assist integrated product teams and working groups and establish customer and contractor interfaces
• Assist the government to execute source selections subject to FAR 9.505‑4
• Coordinate functional meeting requests, develop source selection documentation (e.g., source selection plan, acquisition strategy, non‑disclosure agreements), and review and draft proposal evaluations

Minimum Qualifications

• BA/BS degree is required.
• Three to 10 years’ experience in a similar position or program is required.
• Experience in DoD acquisition life cycle planning, including acquisition pathway analysis, milestone documentation analysis, and acquisition documentation coordination
• Expertise in leading, managing, and contributing to major defense programs
• Experience with U.S. Space Force systems and organizations, particularly within Space Systems Command

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not supervise the work of others.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical Demands

Must be able to operate a computer and other standard office equipment. Must be able to remain in a stationary position, 80%.

Travel

Little if any travel is required.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and/or activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Compensation / Salary Range

BTAS adheres to federal, state, and local regulations. This is a Full‑Time, Salary, Exempt position. The following salary range is what we reasonably expect to pay but is contingent and subject to a variety of factors, including but not limited to years of experience, education, certification(s), training, specialized skills, responsibilities, etc.

Salary range: $108,000–$181,000 Annual Salary

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits program, including paid time off, federal holidays, health coverage, 401K plan with generous company match is offered to all full‑time employees.

AAP / EEO Statement

BTAS is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

BTAS is an E‑Verify program participant.