Senior Acquisition Manager/Engine Room

enscohotjobs; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 200,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

ENSCO Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Acquisition Manager in El Segundo, CA to provide advisory and assistance services across the DoD acquisition life cycle for Space Force systems.

The role requires space program experience, an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, and US citizenship. The position is on-site, regularly collaborating with Government program managers to ensure cost, schedule, and performance targets are met, with duties spanning documentation, status reporting,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 15+ years of experience in space programs or related fields.
• Deep understanding of government acquisitions, space launch, ground, sustainment and related projects.
• US citizenship with an active DoD Top Secret clearance and SCI eligibility.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).

Responsibilities

• Provide space acquisitions and technical advisory services for all acquisition life cycle stages.
• Advise the Government on cost, schedule, and performance matters.
• Develop draft acquisition documentation and support presentations to customers.
• Create technical/program status reports in coordination with the Government PM.
• Identify improvements in acquisition processes and efficiencies.
• Support commitments, obligations, and expenditures; perform earned value management and schedule analysis.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

For more than 50 years, ENSCO has been providing leading-edge engineering, science and advanced technology solutions to governments and private industries worldwide.

ENSCO prides itself in creating and applying advanced technologies for mission success. We provide systems engineering, integration, and advanced technology services to transform the future safety, security, and resiliency of critical missions on the ground, in the air, in space, and in the information systems that connect these domains.

Learn more about ENSCO.

Position Description

ENSCO Inc is a diverse engineering and technology company that provides engineering, science and advanced technology solutions that guarantee mission success, safety, and security to governments and private industries worldwide.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Acquisition Manager to provide advisory & assistance services (A&A) to support a major defense program, focusing on Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition life cycle planning and Space Force systems. The Space Systems Command (SSC) Space Combat Power (SSC/SZ) team provides highly classified Space Domain Awareness (SDA) systems, Defensive and Offensive Space Control (DSC/OSC) capabilities, and space test range assets to meet current and projected DoD operational requirements. SSC/SZ develops, integrates, tests, deploys, sustains, and supports operations for systems that meet strategic and tactical operational needs. The position is available in El Segundo, CA. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Provide space acquisitions and technical advice and assistance for all projects and programs, as required, to support any stage of the acquisition life cycle.
• Advise and assist the Government on cost, schedule, and performance matters.
• Develop draft acquisition documentation and support the presentation of products to internal and external customers.
• Develop technical and/or programmatic status report of any individual program or of the portfolio, in coordination with the Government program manager.
• Identify areas of improvement, including acquisition process improvements.
• Support the Government program manager on commitments, obligations, and expenditures of funds and perform earned value management and schedule analysis in support of program office defense contracts.
• Review and analyze packages delivered in support of DoD programs.
• Assist the Government to execute source selections subject to FAR 9.505-4. Source selection assistance activities.

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelors degree with 15+ years of extensive, relevant experience including duties/assignments specifically in support of space programs
• Relevant areas of expertise limited to the following: Management, Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Science, Technology, Engineering, or Statistics financial management, security, logistics, personnel, requirements, and technical organizations.
• Deep understanding of mission critical aspects of Government acquisitions, space launch, ground, sustainment and associated projects.
• Expected to independently perform all functional duties, even of the lower labor categories, and require no additional functional training.
• Knowledge of Higher Headquarters, Air Force/Space Force processes and procedures as it relates to their functional responsibility and speak/write Air Force and Space Force Acquisition terminology appropriately
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
• Experience working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• AN ACTIVE DOD TOP SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE with SCI ELIGIBILITY IS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION FOR WHICH, YOU MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN

Qualifications Desired:

• Prior A&A experience

Work Location Type: On-Site

Required Certifications: None

U.S. Citizenship Required: Yes

Security Clearance Required: Top Secret

Employment Type: Regular Full-time

Background Check Type: 7 Year Pre-Employment

Drug Screen Required: None

Position Contingent Upon Contract Award: Yes

Salary Range

$145,000 - $200,000 USD

REAL ID Requirement

This position may require the ability to access to U.S. federal facilities. In accordance with the Department of Homeland Security's enforcement of the REAL ID Act, as of May 7, 2025, individuals must present a REAL ID-compliant form of identification or an acceptable alternative to gain entry. For a list of acceptable forms of identification, please click here .

Benefits

At ENSCO, a positive working environment and a competitive salary are only part of the reason for choosing a career here. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that creates a stimulating and supportive environment where you can thrive - visit ensco.com/careers/benefits to learn more.

Export Control and Licensing

This position may involve access to technology or technical data that is controlled under U.S. export control laws and regulations and the release of which to a non US