Senior Space Acquisition Lead — PAG Member | TS/SCI

QinetiQ US (formerly Avantus Federal); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

QinetiQ US seeks a senior program manager with space and defense acquisition expertise to lead teams across space launch, ground and sustainment programs for DoD customers. You will provide technical and programmatic guidance, draft acquisition documents, perform earned value management, and coordinate with government customers and contractors for timely delivery.

The role requires 15+ years of space program experience, strong leadership, and proficiency with JCIDS, PPBE processes, and

Qualifications

• 15+ years of extensive, relevant experience in space programs.
• Ability to lead, manage, and execute internal projects and summarize large amounts of acquisition data.
• Understanding of critical aspects of acquisition and DoW space launch, ground and sustainment and associated projects.
• Highly knowledgeable in developing and coordinating all activities and documentation required to support ACAT-like Defense Acquisition Boards.
• Highly knowledgeable in the PPBE process and headquarters staffing process.
• Knowledgeable in Higher Headquarters, Air Force, Space Command, processes and procedures as it relates to their functional responsibility and speak/write Air Force and Space Acquisition terminology appropriately.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team of acquisition and systems engineering professionals to support ongoing and emerging program acquisitions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple competing priorities.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to identify and solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and technical advice for projects and programs as well as support program acquisition efforts for advanced technology, future concept development, and integration activities.
• Support the revision or drafting of JCIDS and acquisition documentation such as Initial Capability Documents, Analysis of Alternatives, Concept of Operations, Technical/Systems Requirement Documents, Technical Evaluations, and System Specifications.
• Provide inputs and support on technical and/or programmatic status reporting of individual projects, programs, or portfolios.
• Identify areas of improvement with actionable, feasible recommendations, and tasks for reducing risk where appropriate as well as support risk identification, process definition, and detailed technical risk mitigation plans.
• Support on commitments, obligations, and expenditures of funds and perform earned value management and schedule analysis in support of program office defense contracts.
• Provide subject matter expertise in support of Integrated Baseline Reviews/Business Financial Review to provide insight into program defense contractor cost and schedule performance issues utilizing Government accepted best practices and guidelines.
• Review and analyze packages such as Program Contractor Status Reports, Contract Performance Reports, Integrated Master Schedules, Integrated Program Management Reports, Contract Funds Status Reports, Work Breakdown Structures, and other applicable technical data packages for compliance with Program Contractor contractual requirements to include but not limited to Data Item Descriptions and the CDRLs.
• Analyze, reconcile, identify discrepancies, recommend corrective action, track findings, and advise the government on resolution.
• Participate in DCMA surveillance reviews and provide evaluations of surveillance reports and assessments performed by the Agency on Program Contractors’ earned value management and/or alternate management system, processes and procedures, and performance.
• Perform IMS reconciliation to ensure activities are traceable to IMP events.
• Maintain a broad awareness and understanding of all programs and technology development efforts in execution across the applicable portfolio as well as assist integrated product teams and working groups.
• Advise the Government program manager on technical engagements (e.g., technical interchange meetings, design reviews, program conferences, etc.) as well as establish customer and contractor interfaces.
• Assist the Government to execute source selections with coordinating functional meeting requests, developing source selection documentation (e.g., source selection plan, acquisition strategy, non-disclosure agreements, etc.), and reviewing and drafting proposal evaluations.

Skills

Leadership

Acquisition expertise

Space program experience

Program management

Education

Masters Degree

TS/SCI Eligibility

Job description

QinetiQ US seeks a senior program manager with space and defense acquisition expertise to lead teams across space launch, ground and sustainment programs for DoD customers. You will provide technical and programmatic guidance, draft acquisition documents, perform earned value management, and coordinate with government customers and contractors for timely delivery.

The role requires 15+ years of space program experience, strong leadership, and proficiency with JCIDS, PPBE processes, and