Strategic Acquisition Lead, Space Programs (TS/SCI)

QinetiQ US (formerly Avantus Federal); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

QinetiQ US seeks a Strategic Cell Senior Acquisition Management Specialist to support space control programs for USSF and DoW. You will lead acquisition and systems engineering efforts across classified programs in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires TS/SCI eligibility, deep PPBE and Air Force funding knowledge, and the ability to coordinate with government and industry partners to deliver secure, mission-critical capabilities for national defense.

Qualifications

• Mastery of DoD acquisition processes.
• Experience leading acquisition and systems engineering teams.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and technical advice for projects and programs.
• Review and coordinate performance reports to ensure compliance with policy.
• Facilitate interfacing with internal/external acquisition organizations, ensuring document quality.
• Provide information, advice, and recommendations for the alignment of portfolio acquisitions, manpower, and funding.
• Analyze, reconcile, identify discrepancies, recommend corrective action, track findings, and advise the government on resolution.
• Maintain, update, and analyze the acquisition forecast to ensure current content and identify discrepancies.
• Incorporate inputs from force design and operational imperatives to deliver recommendations that enhance government planning.
• Maintain awareness of all programs and technology development efforts across the portfolio and assist IPTs.
• Advise the Government program manager on high-visibility engagements and establish interfaces.
• Draft, review, coordinate, and process program acquisition information suitable for public release to industry and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

QinetiQ US seeks a Strategic Cell Senior Acquisition Management Specialist to support space control programs for USSF and DoW. You will lead acquisition and systems engineering efforts across classified programs in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires TS/SCI eligibility, deep PPBE and Air Force funding knowledge, and the ability to coordinate with government and industry partners to deliver secure, mission-critical capabilities for national defense.