Senior Space Acquisition & Program Lead

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

Job summary

QinetiQ US is seeking a seasoned professional to support space program acquisitions for the U.S. Space Force and mission partners.

You will lead acquisition activities, provide technical input, review contractor performance data, and collaborate with government and industry teams to ensure program success. Required qualifications include a Master’s degree and TS/SCI eligibility with 15+ years in space program support.

Qualifications

• Experience leading acquisition and systems engineering teams.
• Ability to drive tasks and summarize acquisition data.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and technical advice for projects and programs.
• Support the drafting of JCIDS and acquisition documents.
• Support status reporting for projects or portfolios.
• Identify risk areas and develop mitigation plans.
• Support cost and schedule performance reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Acquisition knowledge

Education

Masters Degree

Job description

QinetiQ US is seeking a seasoned professional to support space program acquisitions for the U.S. Space Force and mission partners.

You will lead acquisition activities, provide technical input, review contractor performance data, and collaborate with government and industry teams to ensure program success. Required qualifications include a Master’s degree and TS/SCI eligibility with 15+ years in space program support.