SSC BZ - Senior Acquisition Business Analyst (Los Angeles Air Force Base, CA)

Integrated Data Services; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

Integrated Data Services seeks a Senior Acquisition Business Analyst in El Segundo, CA to support strategic planning and messaging with SSC leadership and other government partners. The role requires collaboration across DHS DoD entities, industry partners, and senior management to translate mission needs into end-to-end acquisition solutions.

With at least ten years in acquisition management, you will craft documentation for Defense Acquisition Boards and conduct analyses to improve program

Qualifications

• Minimum ten years of acquisition management experience in a DoD/DoW or similar environment.
• Proven ability to develop acquisition strategies and support source selections.
• Knowledge of USSF policy, DoD/DoW contracting, budgeting and financial management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support Space Force leadership with acquisition strategies, contracting, budgeting and program execution.
• Collaborate with DoD/DoW workforce and industry partners to ensure successful outcomes.
• Craft policy and initiatives to support the System Program Director.
• Develop and coordinate acquisition documentation for DoD/Space Force compliance.
• Advise on government contracting and financial management processes.
• Assist in evaluation and source selections for programs.

Skills

Acquisition management

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

ACAT I-III PM

DoD/DoW contracting

Policy understanding

Leadership experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Confluence

JIRA

Job description

Company Overview

Integrated Data Services (IDS) is a leading provider of custom software products and Government financial management services. IDS was founded in 1997 in El Segundo, CA, and since that time has seen tremendous growth and success. Currently IDS has offices supporting customers nationwide. By providing customers with fast, efficient and reliable information systems and support services, IDS has become a preferred provider of financial and programmatic systems, services, and solutions across a wide variety of government agencies.

Position Description

IDS is currently seeking a Senior Acquisition Business Analyst. The Senior Acquisition Business Analyst plays a critical role in assisting the System Program Director with strategic planning and messaging with stakeholders. This position is based in El Segundo, CA, and involves close collaboration with the Space Systems Command’s (SSC) Space Sensing senior leadership, HQ USSF, Combat Forces Command (CFC), and representatives from other Services, Combatant Commands, and other government agencies. In addition, the Senior Acquisition Business Analyst may be asked to review acquisition related products to provide expert recommendations to translate mission needs into operational end-to-end solutions through the development and coordination of acquisition documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support senior Space Force leadership with acquisition strategies, contracting, budgeting, and program execution.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary DoD/DoW technical workforce and industry partners to ensure successful program outcomes.
• Craft strategic policy and initiatives in support of the System Program Director.
• Provide expertise in software acquisition for DoD/DoW programs, including classified ACAT-like space control systems.
• Develop and coordinate documentation required for Defense Acquisition Boards and source selections.
• Offer strategic approaches for acquisition planning and execution, including AoA, ASP, ASD, J&A, RFPs, SOWs, CDRLs, and incentive plans.
• Advise on government contracting and financial management processes.
• Support ongoing and emerging program acquisitions and schedule management for DoD/DoW programs.
• Identify program execution issues and recommend actionable solutions.
• Draft presentation materials, status briefings, and strategic communication inputs.
• Perform analyses of program business cases and risk assessments.
• Evaluate and assist in the development of acquisition documentation, including strategies, plans, and deliverables, for compliance with DoD and Space Force policies and guidance.
• Serve as an advisor during technical evaluations and source selections.

Knowledge And Skills

• This position requires a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in acquisition management and planning within DoD/DoW or related environments. This includes at minimum an assignment with an operational unit, as well as a Headquarters Staff organization (or equivalent).
• Demonstrated expertise in developing acquisition strategies and supporting source selections
• Demonstrated expertise in USSF policy and doctrine and an understanding of combatant command and service relationships, congressional affairs, and of the interagency process
• Knowledge of DoD/DoW contracting, budgeting, and financial management principles
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of Congressional Defense Committees
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong understanding of ACAT I–III program management and milestone decision processes (pre-Milestone A through Milestone C)
• Prior experience serving as a senior advisor or evaluator on at least one source selection is preferred
• Familiarity with Confluence and JIRA in program or portfolio management environments is preferred
• Certifications such as DAWIA/APDP Program Management Level III, PMP, and/or PgMP is preferred
• Prior Pentagon or major headquarters experience and operations is preferred
• Prior experience with Overhead Persistent Infrared, Missile Warning, Nuclear Detection, Missile Defense is desired

Education

• This position requires a Bachelor's degree in science, business management, engineering, computer science, mathematics, economics or other related discipline.

Physical & Mental Qualifications

• Must be able to sit, type, hear, see, and speak for extended periods of time.
• Must consistently work and type on a computer for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to communicate accurate information and ideas so others will understand.
• Must be able to lift/carry at least 15 lbs.
• May be required to move about inside an office to access file cabinets, office supplies, etc.

Security Clearance

• Applicants selected for employment will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet additional eligibility requirements for access to classified information or materials.
• Active TS clearance, SCI eligible with an in-scope security background investigation (T5 or SSBI) is required.

Travel

• Some travel may be required.

Hours

• Normal work schedule hours may vary, Monday through Friday. May be required to work additional hours and/or weekends, as needed, to meet deadlines or to fulfill travel obligations.

Salary Range

• $100,000 - $125,000 per year
• The estimated salary range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job posting and may be modified in the future. The disclosed salary range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. When determining an applicant’s compensation, various factors are taken into consideration including, but not limited to: geographic location, relevant prior work experience, relevant training, special skills/competencies, education, clearance, licenses/certifications, labor categories/contract rates and other business needs.

IDS offers a robust benefits package including employer paid health, dental, vision, disability, AD&D and life insurance plans for eligible employees. IDS also offers a variety of elective plans to eligible employees including flexible spending accounts, voluntary life insurance and supplemental insurance plans. Benefits become effective the first of the month following the start date of employment unless starting on the 1st of the month, in which case benefits are effective immediately upon the eligible employee’s start date. IDS offers eligible employees eleven (11) paid holidays, generous PTO accruals starting at three (3) weeks per year, as well as a 401(k) safe harbor contribution upon eligibility. IDS also offers generous employee referral bonuses.

IDS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to age (40 and over), color, physical or mental disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information (including family medical history), national origin or ancestry, race, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. IDS participates in E-Verify. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.e-verify.gov/. A submission of a resume is an expression of interest and not considered an application.

For more information, visit www.get-integrated.com.

Disclaimer: This job description is intended to provide an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.

• U.S. citizenship is required; H1-B visas and other visas are not being sponsored. Relocation expenses are NOT compensated. All jobs are employer paid; no fees to candidates. Third parties or agency inquiries are not being accepted at this time.

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