Senior Acquisitions Lead for IC & Space Systems

MITRE; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

MITRE Space Intelligence Systems Department is seeking an Acquisitions Subject Matter Expert (SME) to drive innovative solutions and evidence-based recommendations for the Intelligence Community. This role leads lifecycle activities from conceptualization through procurement to ensure mission outcomes meet timelines and budgets.

Candidates will develop acquisition artifacts (SOW, SOO, PWS, RFPs), participate in source selection, and stay current with FAR/OT rules.

Qualifications

• Typically requires 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years’ experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
• Proven experience providing acquisition support to the IC to achieve desired outcomes.
• Ability to translate operational mission needs into acquisition, technical, and programmatic requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and implement acquisition efforts throughout their lifecycle including conceptualization, requirements definition, procurement and standup to ensure the desired benefits of each are realized and align with organizational goals and budget constraints
• Lead and advise the sponsor on acquisition strategy, roadmap, repeatable processes, and develop actionable acquisition solutions to achieve desired outcomes
• Develop acquisition artifacts to include market research reports, requirements documents (SOW, SOO, PWS), Requests for Proposals (RFP), Requests for Information (RFIs), source selection plans, acquisition plans, risk management plans, cost estimates, and other documents as necessary
• Participate and assist in source selection, recommend evaluation factors, evaluation, and analysis of proposal-provided data/information
• Support efforts to research, develop, and implement innovative solutions to drive cost effective capabilities
• Attend meetings with the technical, systems engineering, cost, and procurement teams to effectively define acquisition products that meet technical, schedule, and programmatic requirements
• Maintain currency and awareness with changes in FAR and OT regulations and policies

Skills

Acquisition strategy

Source selection

Market research

Requirements docs

Cost estimates

Risk management

Clearance TS/SCI

U.S. Citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Acquisition tools

Procurement software

Job description

MITRE Space Intelligence Systems Department is seeking an Acquisitions Subject Matter Expert (SME) to drive innovative solutions and evidence-based recommendations for the Intelligence Community. This role leads lifecycle activities from conceptualization through procurement to ensure mission outcomes meet timelines and budgets.

Candidates will develop acquisition artifacts (SOW, SOO, PWS, RFPs), participate in source selection, and stay current with FAR/OT rules.