Senior Space Acquisition Lead | DAG Chief (TS/SCI)

Strategic Alliance Business Group (SABG); El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

SABG is seeking an Acquisition Manager / DAG Chief to provide senior acquisition management and advisory support to Space Systems Command (SSC) and SSC/SZ. This role entails coordinating portfolio acquisitions, funding, requirements, and program milestones across space programs, including classified efforts.

This position is contingent upon contract award. Located in El Segundo, CA, this role requires TS/SCI clearance and a strong background in DoD space acquisition, with the ability to brief

Qualifications

• MA/MS degree from an accredited college or university.
• 20 years of relevant space program experience.
• PMT 4010 Certificate demonstrating qualification to support DoD ACAT I/II programs.
• Experience supporting complex DoD acquisition programs, ACAT I/II.
• Experience coordinating across Government organizations, contractors, and mission partners.
• Strong ability to brief senior Government leadership.

Responsibilities

• Advise SSC/SZ leadership on acquisition planning and portfolio management.
• Coordinate and resolve program issues among Government, partners, and contractors.
• Develop acquisition strategies, documentation, and coordination of plans.
• Support cost, schedule, performance tradeoffs for programs.
• Prepare and coordinate briefings, reports, analyses, and executive materials.
• Support program reviews and leadership engagements.

Skills

Acquisition planning

Program execution

Briefings & communication

DoD acquisition

Cross‑agency coordination

Cost/schedule/performance tradeoffs

Education

MA/MS degree from an accredited college or university

20 years of relevant space program experience

PMT 4010 Certificate

DoD ACAT I/II program experience

Tools

C2RS

MAR reporting

Task Management Tool (TMT)

Job description

SABG is seeking an Acquisition Manager / DAG Chief to provide senior acquisition management and advisory support to Space Systems Command (SSC) and SSC/SZ. This role entails coordinating portfolio acquisitions, funding, requirements, and program milestones across space programs, including classified efforts.

This position is contingent upon contract award. Located in El Segundo, CA, this role requires TS/SCI clearance and a strong background in DoD space acquisition, with the ability to brief