Senior MILSATCOM Acquisition Leader | Strategy & Execution

Astrion; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 162,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Senior Acquisition Lead to join the MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test team supporting the U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command.

You will guide acquisition strategy, contracting, budgeting, and program execution for next-generation SATCOM systems. As a trusted advisor to government leadership, you will shape source selections, resolve program risks, and deliver actionable recommendations that drive mission success.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain
• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or related field
• 12+ years of acquisition/program management experience in DoD programs
• Strong knowledge of DoD acquisition processes, contracting, and financial management
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with ability to brief senior leaders
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Advise government program managers and senior Space Force leaders on acquisition strategies, contracting, and budgeting.
• Provide expertise in software and space system acquisition, including classified ACAT programs.
• Develop and coordinate documentation for Defense Acquisition Boards, source selections, and solicitation planning (RFPs, SOWs, CDRLs, etc.).
• Lead and mentor acquisition and systems engineering professionals.
• Conduct schedule management, risk assessments, and business case analyses for DoD programs.
• Draft and deliver briefings, reports, and strategic communications to leadership.
• Identify program execution challenges and propose strategic solutions.

Skills

Secret clearance

Systems Engineering

DoD PM experience

DoD processes

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering

DAWIA Program Management Level III

PMP

PgMP

Tools

Confluence

JIRA

Job description

Astrion in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Senior Acquisition Lead to join the MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test team supporting the U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command.

You will guide acquisition strategy, contracting, budgeting, and program execution for next-generation SATCOM systems. As a trusted advisor to government leadership, you will shape source selections, resolve program risks, and deliver actionable recommendations that drive mission success.