Senior Space Acquisition Analyst

Arenatechnologies; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) in El Segundo, CA, seeks a Senior Acquisition Analyst to advise the Chief Engineer and align requirements with program execution for SSC SYD 84/MT programs at LA AFB. Strong acquisition and systems engineering background required, with active DoD clearance.

You will interact with DoD teams and contractors, guiding major milestones and leading MW/MT architecture development and execution.

Qualifications

• US citizenship and active DoD Secret clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Math, Engineering, or the Sciences.
• Minimum 10 years of experience performing Systems Engineering and Acquisition Management activities in government or related arenas.
• Demonstrated knowledge of systems engineering practices and acquisition management regulations for Major Defense Acquisition Programs.
• Ability to report to El Segundo location, up to full-time.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a pivotal senior advisor to the Chief Engineer, translating leadership's vision into actionable plans for SSC SYD 84/MT programs at LA AFB, CA.
• Drive strategic alignment of high-level requirements to program execution.
• Interact with multidisciplinary DoD technical workforce and defense contractors to guide programs through milestones like Critical Design Reviews and Readiness Reviews.
• Evaluate and oversee development of essential acquisition and engineering documents (TEMP, SEP, PPP, LCMP, ICDs).
• Support development and maintenance of Program Interface Control Documents.
• Lead MW/MT Architecture development and execution.

Skills

US citizenship

Active DoD Secret clearance

Systems engineering

Acquisition management

Program execution alignment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Math, Engineering, or the Sciences

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) in El Segundo, CA, seeks a Senior Acquisition Analyst to advise the Chief Engineer and align requirements with program execution for SSC SYD 84/MT programs at LA AFB. Strong acquisition and systems engineering background required, with active DoD clearance.

You will interact with DoD teams and contractors, guiding major milestones and leading MW/MT architecture development and execution.