Senior Acquisition Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

ENSCO Inc is an experienced engineering and technology company seeking a Senior Acquisition Specialist to provide advisory & assistance services for a major DoD program. The role focuses on acquisition life cycle planning and Space Force system support, requiring TS/SCI eligibility for a U.S.

citizen. The team operates within Space Systems Command and requires strong leadership, analytical, and documentation skills, including cost, schedule, and performance analysis, with on-site work in El

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 15+ years of relevant experience.
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Responsibilities

• Provide advisory & assistance services to support a major defense program throughout the DoD acquisition life cycle.
• Advise the Government on cost, schedule, and performance matters.
• Develop draft acquisition documentation and support presentations to internal and external customers.
• Identify areas of improvement in the acquisition process.
• Support the Government program manager on commitments, obligations, and expenditures of funds and perform earned value management and schedule analysis.
• Review and analyze packages delivered in support of DoD programs.
• Assist the Government to execute source selections subject to FAR 9.505-4.

Skills

DoD acquisition lifecycle

Cross-functional coordination

Executive briefing preparation

Acquisition documentation

Source selection knowledge (FAR)

Microsoft Office proficiency

Communication skills

Security clearance (Top Secret)

Education

Bachelor's degree with 15+ years of relevant experience

Tools

PIEE/WAWF

TMT

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 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&S 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.

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