Senior Acquisition Strategist for DoD Space Programs

Tecolote Research; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, life, DI

100% Company funded Retirement Plans

Generous paid time off (vacation/hol/s

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Tecolote Research in El Segundo, CA seeks a Senior Acquisition SME to support the System Program Director with strategic planning, acquisition documentation, and coordination across DoD and Space leadership.

You will lead complex acquisition activities, review strategies and source selections, and advise on policy, budgeting, and program execution while collaborating with a multidisciplinary workforce and government partners.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of acquisition management experience in DoD or related environments.
• Expertise in developing acquisition strategies and supporting source selections.
• Strong knowledge of USSF policy, doctrine, and interagency processes.
• Experience with budgets, contracting, and financial management in DoD programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Active TS clearance and SCI eligibility; US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Support Space Force leadership with acquisition strategies, contracting, budgeting, and program execution.
• Collaborate with DoD technical workforce and industry partners for program outcomes.
• Develop and coordinate DoD acquisition documentation for compliance.
• Draft materials for Defense Acquisition Boards, source selections, and briefings.
• Advise on AoA, J&A, RFPs, SOWs, and related acquisition processes.
• Identify issues and propose actionable solutions.

Skills

Acquisition Strategy

Policy & Doctrine

Financial Management

Communication

DoD contracting knowledge

Analytical skills

TS clearance (Active)

Confluence/JIRA familiarity

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science or related field

Tools

Confluence

JIRA

Job description

Tecolote Research in El Segundo, CA seeks a Senior Acquisition SME to support the System Program Director with strategic planning, acquisition documentation, and coordination across DoD and Space leadership.

You will lead complex acquisition activities, review strategies and source selections, and advise on policy, budgeting, and program execution while collaborating with a multidisciplinary workforce and government partners.