Senior Space Acquisition Manager

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

Job summary

QinetiQ US seeks a Senior Acquisition Manager to lead acquisition for highly classified space control systems and coordinate all activities to support ACAT-like Defense Acquisition Boards. You will collaborate with technical teams, stakeholders, and partners to ensure program success.

The role requires extensive DoD acquisition experience, strong PPBE knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple programs in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree.
• TS/SCI Eligibility; #qinetiqclearedjob
• 15+ years of space program experience.
• Ability to lead and manage multiple internal projects.
• Strong knowledge of PPBE process and headquarters staffing processes.
• Experience with ACAT-like Defense Acquisition Boards.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and technical advice for projects and programs and 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 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.

Skills

Leadership

Acquisition management

Program management

Team leadership

Critical thinking

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

QinetiQ US seeks a Senior Acquisition Manager to lead acquisition for highly classified space control systems and coordinate all activities to support ACAT-like Defense Acquisition Boards. You will collaborate with technical teams, stakeholders, and partners to ensure program success.

The role requires extensive DoD acquisition experience, strong PPBE knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple programs in a fast-paced environment.