Senior Acquisition Lead - Space Programs (TS/SCI)

QinetiQ U.S.; Los Angeles (CA); Sur place; USD 165 000 - 215 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

QinetiQ US is seeking a Senior Acquisition Manager to lead acquisition efforts for highly classified space control systems and coordinate documentation for ACAT-like Defense Acquisition Boards. You will work closely with technical teams, stakeholders, and partners to ensure program success.

The role requires expertise in PPBE, Air Force financial management, and demonstrated leadership of acquisition and systems engineering teams across multiple programs.

Qualifications

• Masters degree or higher required.
• TS/SCI Eligibility; #qinetiqclearedjob.
• 15+ years of extensive, relevant experience in space programs.
• Ability to lead and execute multiple internal projects and summarize large acquisition data.
• Understanding of acquisition and DoW space launch, ground and sustainment.

Responsabilités

• Provide operational and technical advice for projects and programs, supporting advanced technology and integration.
• Support drafting of JCIDS and acquisition documentation (Initial Capability Documents, Analysis of Alternatives, CONOPS, System Requirements).
• Provide status reporting on programs and portfolios.
• Identify improvement areas with actionable recommendations and risk mitigation plans.
• Support commitments, obligations, and expenditures of funds; perform earned value management and schedule analysis.
• Advise on Integrated Baseline Reviews/Business Financial Review using best practices.
• Review Program Contractor data packages for compliance with contractual requirements.
• Analyze, reconcile, and track discrepancies; advise the government on resolution.
• Participate in DCMA surveillance reviews and evaluate contractor performance.
• Maintain awareness of programs and technology development across the portfolio.

Connaissances

Leadership

Acquisition knowledge

Program management

PPBE process knowledge

Risk management

Formation

Master's Degree

Description du poste

QinetiQ US is seeking a Senior Acquisition Manager to lead acquisition efforts for highly classified space control systems and coordinate documentation for ACAT-like Defense Acquisition Boards. You will work closely with technical teams, stakeholders, and partners to ensure program success.

The role requires expertise in PPBE, Air Force financial management, and demonstrated leadership of acquisition and systems engineering teams across multiple programs.