Senior Acquisition Lead with Security Clearance

Astrion; El Segundo (CA); Vor Ort; USD 162.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

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.

Qualifikationen

• 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)

Aufgaben

• 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

Kenntnisse

Secret clearance

Program management (DoD)

DoD acquisition processes

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Ausbildung

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

Tools

Confluence

JIRA

Jobbeschreibung

Overview Senior Acquisition Lead LOCATION: El Segundo, CA (On-site) JOB STATUS: Full Time CLEARANCE: Secret (active or ability to obtain) SALARY: $162,000 - $190,000 Astrion is seeking a Senior Acquisition Lead to join our MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) team, supporting the U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command (SSC). This role provides senior-level expertise in acquisition strategy, contracting, budgeting, and program execution for next-generation satellite communications (SATCOM) systems. As a trusted advisor to government leadership, you will shape acquisition strategies, guide source selections, resolve program risks, and deliver actionable recommendations that drive mission success.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Active Secret clearance (or ability to obtain and maintain)
• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, or related 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)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Experience managing ACAT I-III programs
• Prior role as an advisor/evaluator in a source selection
• Familiarity with Confluence, JIRA, and modern collaboration tools
• Certifications: DAWIA/APDP Program Management Level III, PMP, or PgMP
• Experience with MILSATCOM systems (AEHF, EPS, WGS, Tactical SATCOM, COMSATCOM)
• Experience working with military and DoD civilian clients

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Advise government program managers and senior 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