DoD Space Acquisition Strategist | Programs & Execution

Space Systems Integration LLC; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k contribution

Job summary

Space Systems Integration (SSI) is a fast-growing aerospace engineering firm delivering solutions to government and commercial customers. We seek an Acquisition Specialist for a role in El Segundo, CA, to guide program managers on acquisition strategies, schedules, contracting, and budgeting.

Responsibilities include developing acquisition plans, coordinating meetings, drafting planning documents per DoD guidance, and providing programmatic assessments of contractor milestones to manage risk and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business management or related discipline with 5–15 years in DoD weapon systems acquisitions.
• Active TS clearance with in-scope T5/SSBI; SCI eligibility and Continuous Evaluation.
• Experience with DoD Major Capability Acquisition System, JCIDS, and PPBE processes.
• Willing to undergo polygraph examination.

Responsibilities

• Advise Program/Project Managers on acquisition strategies, schedules, contracting, budgeting and execution.
• Prepare periodic status reports, coordinate staff meetings and develop acquisition plans and executive briefings.
• Develop, draft, and coordinate program planning/documents per DoD guidance (DoDI 5000.02) and related policies.
• Provide programmatic assessments of contractor design/milestones to assess progress, risks and issues.

Skills

Acquisition strategy

Program management

Budgeting

Contracting

Executive briefings

Education

Bachelor's degree in business management

Master's degree in business management/engineering

Job description

Space Systems Integration (SSI) is a fast-growing aerospace engineering firm delivering solutions to government and commercial customers. We seek an Acquisition Specialist for a role in El Segundo, CA, to guide program managers on acquisition strategies, schedules, contracting, and budgeting.

Responsibilities include developing acquisition plans, coordinating meetings, drafting planning documents per DoD guidance, and providing programmatic assessments of contractor milestones to manage risk and