Senior Space Acquisition Leader

Systems Planning & Analysis; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks a Senior Acquisition Manager to oversee Space Force acquisitions, coordinating with Space Force, DoD, and external stakeholders.

The role requires active TS/SCI clearance, 10+ years of relevant experience, and a strong background in DoD processes. The selected candidate will manage schedules, costs, and performance while preparing leadership briefings and supporting acquisition planning documents.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI eligibility at time of application.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Management, Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Science, Technology, Engineering, or Statistics.
• Strong communication, planning, budgeting, and programming skills.
• Experience using TMT and MS Office Suite in a DoD/Space Force environment.
• Ability to work independently and manage high-visibility, time-sensitive actions.

Responsibilities

• Support Director’s Action Group and Business Operations for Space Force acquisitions.
• Manage cost, schedule, and performance of DoD acquisitions from commercial, industrial, and/or military perspectives.
• Consolidate technical and programmatic inputs from internal and external stakeholders.
• Interact with Space Force/Air Force and DoD tools such as TMT and MS Office to track taskers.
• Prepare briefing slides for weekly leadership council meetings.
• Assist with acquisition planning documents (e.g., acquisition strategies, RFPs, CDRLs).
• Assist with market research and other duties as assigned.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

10+ years experience

Strong communication

DoD environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

TMT

MS Office Suite

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks a Senior Acquisition Manager to oversee Space Force acquisitions, coordinating with Space Force, DoD, and external stakeholders.

The role requires active TS/SCI clearance, 10+ years of relevant experience, and a strong background in DoD processes. The selected candidate will manage schedules, costs, and performance while preparing leadership briefings and supporting acquisition planning documents.