Senior Acquisition Specialist

ENSCO, Inc.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

ENSCO, Inc. is seeking a Senior Acquisition Specialist to support a major DoD program focused on Space Force systems in El Segundo, CA. The role emphasizes acquisition lifecycle planning, cost/schedule/performance expertise, and cross-functional collaboration to meet mission requirements.

The position requires a Top Secret clearance and US citizenship, with duties including advisory services, documentation development, and program execution support in a fast-paced defense environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 15+ years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of DoD acquisition lifecycle, contracting strategies/vehicles, financial systems, and PPBE.
• Experience managing software, services, and space-related acquisition efforts, including rapid or agile acquisitions.
• Ability to integrate and synchronize cross-functional stakeholders, including contracting, financial management, security, logistics, personnel, requirements, and technical organizations.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Identify areas of improvement, including acquisition process improvements.

Skills

DoD acquisition lifecycle

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive briefings

Security clearance

MS Office

Program management

Communications

RFI management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

PIEE/WAWF

TMT

Microsoft Project

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.

Requirements

We are seeking an experienced Senior Acquisition Specialist to provide advisory & assistance services (A&AS) 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.
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree with 15+ years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of DoD acquisition lifecycle, contracting strategies/vehicles, financial systems, and Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE).
• Experience managing software, services, and space-related acquisition efforts, including rapid or agile acquisitions supporting near-term requirements.
• Ability to integrate and synchronize cross-functional stakeholders, including contracting, financial management, security, logistics, personnel, requirements, and technical organizations.
• Ability to manage executive taskings, RFIs, and suspense-driven actions; collect, consolidate, assess, and coordinate inputs across multiple organizations.
• Experience preparing executive-level briefings, decision memoranda, acquisition documentation, and staff packages for senior government, and industry leaders.
• Experience with PIEE/WAWF and TMT.
• 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

• Master’s degree and 10+ years of relevant professional experience in program/project management, acquisition, or mission integration, of which 5 years of shall include duties/assignments specifically in support of DoD/federal space programs
• Prior A&AS experience
• PMA certification is highly desired.
• COR experience preferred.

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

$139,172.80 - $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 person may require an export license from the U.S. Government.

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EEO Statement

ENSCO, Inc. and its wholly owned U.S. subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers– veterans, disability