Source Selection & Acquisition Strategy Support

QinetiQ U.S.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

QinetiQ US is seeking a Source Selection & Acquisition Strategy Support professional to join our Los Angeles team. The role focuses on developing and managing acquisition strategies for government contracts across the DoW/USSF portfolio.

You will work closely with technical teams, legal, and finance to ensure compliant and competitive procurements. The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in government contracting, strong negotiation and analytical skills, and a TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility (TS/SCI).
• Master's degree in business, acquisition, contracting, management, public administration, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in Government contracting, acquisition strategy, source selection, or procurement planning.
• Knowledge of negotiation techniques and ability to develop negotiation strategies for government contracting.
• Ability to analyze acquisition requirements, procurement alternatives, cost and schedule considerations, and contractual risks.
• Experience developing, evaluating, or implementing acquisition strategies for complex procurements.
• Experience supporting source selection activities including planning, solicitation development, evaluation approaches, and negotiation preparation.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, and recommend acquisition strategies aligned with program objectives and regulations.
• Provide source selection and acquisition strategy support across the lifecycle from planning to award.
• Advise contracting officers on procurement approaches, structures, and competition strategies.
• Apply FAR requirements to support planning, solicitation, source selection, and competitions.
• Develop negotiation strategies for complex procurement actions and sole-source environments.
• Coordinate with officers, managers, technical experts, and stakeholders to implement strategies.
• Prepare briefings, decision memoranda, and risk assessments for leadership.
• Review documentation for compliance and alignment with objectives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

Master's degree in business or related field

Job description

Source Selection & Acquisition Strategy Support

Job Location: US-CA-Los Angeles

Company Overview

We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).

QinetiQ US's dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

Why Join QinetiQ US?

If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems. In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

Position Overview

Join us in our fast-paced support to develop, advance, and sustain weapon systems for the U.S. Space Force (USSF) and its mission partners. You will be joining a team of personnel with experience and an in-depth understanding of the environments that include ground, near-space, space, and any system that operates in those environments to meet current and projected strategic, operational, and tactical needs for the Department of War (DoW). QinetiQ is a mission-led innovation company that works with the USSF and DoW to design, develop, field, and maintain requirements essential to national security and the survivability of the warfighter.

We are seeking a Source Selection & Acquisition Strategy Support with experience conducting preparation, negotiation, and management of goverment contracts and subcontracts. The ideal candidate will have experience interpreting and administering policies, processes, and procedures that may affect secitons and subordinate work units. This position requires an individual who can work closely with technical teams, stakeholders, and partners to ensure program success.

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, and recommend acquisition strategies aligned with program objectives, mission requirements, procurement regulations, and Government acquisition policies
• Provide source selection and acquisition strategy support throughout the acquisition lifecycle, from requirements development and acquisition planning through solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, and award
• Analyze new and complex acquisition requirements and apply analytical and evaluative techniques to develop innovative, effective, and efficient acquisition strategies
• Advise Government contracting officers on procurement approaches, solicitation structures, contract types, competition strategies, and acquisition risks
• Apply applicable FAR requirements, including FAR Parts 8.4, 12, 13, 15, and 16.505, to support acquisition planning, solicitation development, source selection, and task and delivery order competitions
• Develop and assess negotiation strategies for complex procurement actions, including sole-source acquisitions and negotiations involving cost, delivery schedules, performance requirements, and contractual terms
• Recommend approaches to resolve negotiation challenges, reduce costs, adjust delivery schedules, improve contract terms, and achieve favorable acquisition outcomes for the Government
• Evaluate acquisition alternatives, procurement methods, market research, contractor capabilities, and cost and schedule considerations to support sound Government decision-making
• Support the development and review of acquisition plans, source selection documentation, evaluation criteria, solicitation materials, negotiation objectives, and award recommendations
• Assist with the development and evaluation of source selection approaches that promote fairness, consistency, transparency, competition where appropriate, and compliance with applicable requirements
• Analyze technical, cost, schedule, performance, and contractual information to identify acquisition risks, gaps, and opportunities for improvement
• Coordinate with contracting officers, program managers, technical subject-matter experts, legal counsel, financial analysts, and other stakeholders to develop and implement acquisition strategies
• Prepare briefings, decision memoranda, reports, and recommendations communicating acquisition alternatives, negotiation considerations, and procurement risks to Government leadership
• Review acquisition documentation for completeness, consistency, regulatory compliance, and alignment with program objectives
• Monitor changes in acquisition requirements, regulations, policies, and procurement conditions and assess their implications for acquisition strategy and execution
• Independently manage complex acquisition support assignments, exercise sound professional judgment, and provide actionable recommendations to Government stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• Active DoW Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility (TS/SCI);#qinetiqclearedjob
• Master's degree (MA/MS) in business, acquisition, contracting, management, public administration, or a related field
• Ten (10) or more years of relevant experience in Government contracting, acquisition strategy, source selection, procurement planning, or acquisition program support
• Demonstrated contracting experience applying FAR Parts 8.4, 12, 13, 15, and 16.505 to Government acquisition activities
• Knowledge of negotiation techniques and demonstrated skill in developing negotiation strategies for recommendation to the Government Contracting Officer to resolve complex issues, including cost reductions, delivery schedule adjustments, and negotiations in sole-source environments
• Knowledge and demonstrated skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to new acquisition requirements to support innovative, effective, and efficient acquisition strategy development and implementation
• Experience developing, evaluating, or implementing acquisition strategies for complex Government procurements
• Experience supporting source selection activities, including acquisition planning, solicitation development, evaluation approaches, negotiation preparation, and acquisition documentation
• Ability to analyze acquisition requirements, procurement alternative, cost and schedule considerations, and contractual risks to develop well-supported recommendations
• Experience advising or supporting Government contracting officers and acquisition leadership on procurement methods, contract structures, negotiation objectives, and acquisition decisions
• Understanding of competition requirements, contract types, solicitation procedures, and task or delivery order competition processes
• Ability to develop clear, defensible acquisition recommendations and supporting documentation that comply with applicable regulations and Government policies
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing executive-level briefings, decision documents, and acquisition recommendations
• Ability to manage multiple complex assignments, work independently, and collaborate effectively with Government and contractor stakeholders in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment

Pay Transparency

The salary range for this role is $95,000 - $125,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. QinetiQ US considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Company EEO Statement

Accessibility/Accommodation:

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QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.