Senior Space Acquisition Strategy Lead

Astrion; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Senior Acquisition Strategy Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the Space Systems Command. You will provide high-level acquisition strategy, planning, and advisory support across space-based missions, working directly with senior leadership to shape program direction, acquisition approaches, and source selections.

This is a high-visibility role requiring deep DoD lifecycle experience, Headquarters coordination, and space system program execution, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 15+ years in DoD acquisition management.
• Experience with HQ Staff and operational units.
• Expertise in acquisition strategies and source selections.
• Knowledge of DoD lifecycle (ACAT I-III) and milestones.
• Understanding of DoD contracting, budgeting, PPBE.
• Knowledge of USSF policy and interagency relations.
• Citizenship: US required.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic acquisition planning and advisory support across SSC mission areas.
• Develop and refine acquisition strategies for space-based systems and programs.
• Support source selection activities and evaluation documentation.
• Assess program acquisition documents (e.g., strategies, RFPs, CDRLs).
• Provide leadership recommendations on program execution and risk.
• Support PPBE budgeting and financial planning.
• Interface with senior leadership and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate across Headquarters, MAJCOM, and program offices.
• Prepare executive briefings and decision support materials.
• Offer policy insights impacting acquisition programs.
• Lead cross-functional teams in high-visibility environments.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree

15+ years DoD acquisition

DoD lifecycle knowledge

PPBE budgeting

USSF policy knowledge

HQ staff experience

Executive briefing skills

Citizenship: US

Education

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Confluence/JIRA familiarity

Job description

Astrion in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Senior Acquisition Strategy Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the Space Systems Command. You will provide high-level acquisition strategy, planning, and advisory support across space-based missions, working directly with senior leadership to shape program direction, acquisition approaches, and source selections.

This is a high-visibility role requiring deep DoD lifecycle experience, Headquarters coordination, and space system program execution, with