Program Acquisition Analyst

Spacesystemsintegration; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Space Systems Integration (SSI) is seeking a Program Acquisition Analyst in El Segundo, California. This role involves advising on acquisition strategies and developing data models to support decision-making. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree with at least 6 years of relevant experience, proficiency in Excel, and an active TS clearance.

Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree and experience in government weapon systems acquisitions. SSI promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination in all forms.

Qualifications

• 6 years or more of relevant experience or 10 years of total experience.
• Strong background in government contracting and acquisitions.
• Ability to assess risks and technical difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on acquisition strategies and execution.
• Develop data models for decision recommendations.
• Prepare status reports and coordinate meetings.

Skills

Proficiency in Excel

Experience developing data models

Active TS clearance

Knowledge of DoDI 5000.02 / Acquisition Framework

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's Degree in Business Management or related field

Job description

Space Systems Integration (SSI) is a fast-growing engineering company that provides aerospace solutions to a variety of government and commercial customers. Our employees are forward-thinking, self-directed individuals who are committed to solving our customers’ technical challenges.

SSI is seeking a Program Acquisition Analyst for a role in El Segundo, CA.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice to Program/Project Managers regarding acquisition strategies, schedules, contracting, budgeting and execution.
• Develop data models integrating program financial and technical data to support actionable decision recommendations.
• Prepare periodic status reports, coordinate and execute periodic staff meetings and technical interchange meetings, and develop acquisition plans, schedules, and executive program briefings.
• Develop, draft, and coordinate overarching program planning and execution documents as prescribed by/tailored from DoDI 5000.02 / Acquisition Framework, and relevant DoD, AF, and local unit policies that pertain to rapid prototyping.
• Provide technical and programmatic assessments of contractor design/milestone reviews to assess progress, risks and issues, and the ability to achieve mission requirements.
• Provide program element coordination, staffing and monitoring; advise and assist government customer regarding funding commitments, obligations, and expenditures as well as develop and support delivery of program funding documentation and monthly financial reports across the program budget and execution lifecycle.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors and 6 years or more of related experience or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Experience developing data models integrating program financial and technical data to support actionable decision recommendations.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Active TS clearance with in-scope T5/SSBI is required, along with SCI eligibility and participation in Continuous Evaluation.
• Must meet all requirements for SCI and SAP access and be willing to undergo a polygraph examination.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master Degree in Business Management, technical management, and/or engineering.
• Professional certifications (e.g., PMI PMP).
• Experience in the National Security Space and, or the Space Control mission area.
• Experience in government weapon systems acquisitions and program management and, or Contracts management within the Department of Defense.

Space Systems Integration provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.