Senior Acquisition Lead, MILSATCOM Strategy & DoD Programs

Astrion; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 162,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking a Senior Acquisition Lead to join the MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) team in El Segundo, CA on-site. The role focuses on acquisition strategy, contracting, budgeting, and program execution for next-generation SATCOM systems.

Must have active clearance and DoD experience. As a trusted advisor to government leadership, you will shape strategies, guide source selections, resolve risks, and deliver actionable recommendations to drive mission success.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required or ability to obtain
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• 12+ years of acquisition/program management experience in DoD programs
• Strong knowledge of DoD acquisition processes, contracting, and financial management
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with ability to brief senior leaders
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Advise government program managers and Space Force leaders on acquisition strategies, contracting, and budgeting
• Provide expertise in software and space system acquisition, including classified ACAT programs
• Develop and coordinate documentation for Defense Acquisition Boards, source selections, and solicitation planning (RFPs, SOWs, CDRLs, etc.)
• Lead and mentor acquisition and systems engineering professionals
• Conduct schedule management, risk assessments, and business case analyses for DoD programs
• Draft and deliver briefings, reports, and strategic communications to leadership
• Identify program execution challenges and propose strategic solutions

Skills

Secret clearance

Program management (DoD)

DoD acquisition processes

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems/Software Engineering or related field

Tools

Confluence

JIRA

Job description

Astrion is seeking a Senior Acquisition Lead to join the MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) team in El Segundo, CA on-site. The role focuses on acquisition strategy, contracting, budgeting, and program execution for next-generation SATCOM systems.

Must have active clearance and DoD experience. As a trusted advisor to government leadership, you will shape strategies, guide source selections, resolve risks, and deliver actionable recommendations to drive mission success.