Senior Space Rapid Acquisition Strategist

Tutulu LLC.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 215,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Tutulu LLC is seeking a Senior Acquisition Advisor L4 for the Space Rapid Capabilities Office (SpRCO) at Kirtland AFB, NM. The ideal candidate has deep knowledge of federal acquisitions, regulatory frameworks for space operations, and extensive experience acquiring classified space systems.

The role provides senior-level acquisition and contracting advice to the Director of Contracting and the PEO, guiding policy decisions and rapid procurement, from planning through contract award, while

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI Eligibility.
• 12-15 years of Space Operations or Space Acquisition experience.
• 15+ years of DOD experience with no less than 5 years’ experience in a SAP and/or SCI environment.
• May be required to consent to and successfully complete a Government Counterintelligence Scope Polygraph
• Advise senior leadership on acquisition policy and acquisition strategies, to include acquisition pathways (FAR contracts, OTs, SBIR/STTR, etc.), and risk mitigation strategies related to space systems procurements
• Advise on legal issues and policy, provide expert guidance to contracting officers, program managers, and legal counsel on legal and regulatory issues related to the rapid acquisition of space systems, from program inception to contract award
• Provide acquisition support, collaborate with contracting officers, program managers, and legal counsel to ensure the development of acquisition strategies and creation of defensible documentation in a rapid acquisition environment
• Experience in the acquisition of space systems, experience with classified acquisitions preferred
• Experience interpreting and applying FAR, DFARS, and DAFFARS procurement regulations
• Experience conducting research regarding bid protests
• Exceptional writing, communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

• Advise senior leadership on acquisition policy and strategies, to include acquisition pathways (FAR contracts, OTs, SBIR/STTR, etc.), and risk mitigation strategies related to space systems procurements
• Advise on legal issues and policy, provide expert guidance to contracting officers, program managers, and legal counsel on legal and regulatory issues related to the rapid acquisition of space systems, from program inception to contract award
• Provide acquisition support, collaborate with contracting officers, program managers, and legal counsel to ensure the development of acquisition strategies and creation of defensible documentation in a rapid acquisition environment
• Experience in the acquisition of space systems, experience with classified acquisitions preferred
• Experience interpreting and applying FAR, DFARS, and DAFFARS procurement regulations
• Experience conducting research regarding bid protests
• Exceptional writing, communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills

Skills

Top Secret clearance

Space Operations experience

Space Acquisition experience

DOD experience

Acquisition policy guidance

Legal/regulatory guidance

Leadership / stakeholder management

Bid protests research

Writing/communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Federal Acquisition and Contract Management

J.D.

Job description

Tutulu LLC is seeking a Senior Acquisition Advisor L4 for the Space Rapid Capabilities Office (SpRCO) at Kirtland AFB, NM. The ideal candidate has deep knowledge of federal acquisitions, regulatory frameworks for space operations, and extensive experience acquiring classified space systems.

The role provides senior-level acquisition and contracting advice to the Director of Contracting and the PEO, guiding policy decisions and rapid procurement, from planning through contract award, while