Launch Acquisition Specialist – Space Systems

Astrion; Kirtland (NM); On-site; USD 102,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking a Launch Acquisition Analyst in Kirtland AFB to support the USSF Space Systems Command Rocket Systems Launch Program. You will engage in acquisition planning, source selections, and documentation development for orbital and suborbital launch service procurements.

The role requires collaboration with government acquisition professionals, engineers, and mission stakeholders to optimize acquisition execution and ensure compliant, timely procurement activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience supporting DoD acquisition, program management, systems engineering, or related activities.
• Experience developing acquisition documentation and supporting acquisition planning activities.
• Familiarity with the Defense Acquisition System and DoD procurement processes.
• Strong technical writing and analytical skills.
• Experience preparing formal Government documentation and briefing materials.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Active Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Support acquisition planning activities for launch service, mission support, and related procurements.
• Assist in developing acquisition schedules, procurement timelines, and acquisition execution plans.
• Support development and maintenance of acquisition strategies.
• Participate in acquisition planning meetings, reviews, and working groups.
• Analyze mission and program requirements and translate technical needs into acquisition products.
• Develop and maintain MRDs, TRDs, SOWs, PWSs, and SOOs with traceability.
• Prepare acquisition documentation for Government review and approval.
• Maintain acquisition records and supporting documentation.
• Support market research activities and source selection efforts.
• Develop acquisition analyses and comparative assessments.
• Identify and track acquisition risks and mitigation strategies.

Skills

DoD acquisition experience

Program management

Systems engineering knowledge

Technical writing

Briefing materials

Active Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physical Science, Mathematics, Acquisition Management, Business, Public Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

Job description

Astrion is seeking a Launch Acquisition Analyst in Kirtland AFB to support the USSF Space Systems Command Rocket Systems Launch Program. You will engage in acquisition planning, source selections, and documentation development for orbital and suborbital launch service procurements.

The role requires collaboration with government acquisition professionals, engineers, and mission stakeholders to optimize acquisition execution and ensure compliant, timely procurement activities.