Senior Space Systems Acquisition Analyst

CareerArc; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Space Force addresses the nation's most challenging problems. SAIC requires a motivated Senior Program Acquisition Analyst to support national security space programs within the Space Systems Command System Delta 89 portfolio in El Segundo, California.

This position handles program cost, technical, and schedule alignment from cradle to lift-off, with the El Segundo office as the base. Key duties include advising PMs on acquisition strategies, developing data models for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and 15+ years in acquisition; master's 13+ years; PhD/JD 10+ years.
• Experience developing data models integrating financial and technical data.
• Proficiency in Excel and DoD acquisition practices.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SSBI/T5 background checks.
• Space or Aerospace Acquisition experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice to Program/Project Managers regarding acquisition strategies, schedules, contracting, budgeting and execution.
• Develop data models integrating program financial and technical data to support actionable decision recommendations.
• Prepare periodic status reports, coordinate and execute periodic staff meetings and technical interchange meetings, and develop acquisition plans, schedules, and executive program briefings.
• Develop, draft, and coordinate overarching program planning and execution documents as prescribed by/tailored from DoDI 5000.02 / Acquisition Framework, and relevant DoD, AF, and local unit policies that pertain to rapid prototyping.
• Provide technical and programmatic assessments of contractor design/milestone reviews to assess progress, risks and issues, and the ability to achieve mission requirements.
• Provide program element coordination, staffing and monitoring; advise and assist government customer regarding funding commitments, obligations, and expenditures as well as develop and support delivery of program funding documentation and monthly financial reports across the program budget and execution lifecycle.

Skills

Excel

Acquisition experience

Data modeling

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD/JD

Job description

The United States Space Force addresses the nation's most challenging problems. SAIC requires a motivated Senior Program Acquisition Analyst to support national security space programs within the Space Systems Command System Delta 89 portfolio in El Segundo, California.

This position handles program cost, technical, and schedule alignment from cradle to lift-off, with the El Segundo office as the base. Key duties include advising PMs on acquisition strategies, developing data models for