Acquisition Contracting SME

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group•El Segundo, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Odyssey Systems is seeking multiple highly experienced and mission-driven Acquisition Contracting Subject Matter Experts (SME) to support the U.S. Space Force and the Golden Dome program. This role involves providing strategic contracting and acquisition guidance across all phases of the acquisition lifecycle, with a focus on complex, high-value defense contracts supporting space and national security objectives. The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of FAR/DFARS , DoD acquisition policy, and experience working in classified or space-related defense environments. This is a high-impact role requiring proactive leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to engage with senior government stakeholders. Why Golden Dome? Unparalleled Impact: Play a leading role in protecting millions of Americans and reinforcing global deterrence. Cutting-Edge Technology: Engage in frontier systems—space interceptors, hypersonic sensors, AI-driven C2, and next-gen radars. High‑Profile Leadership: Work under Gen. Michael Guetlein and Secretary Hegseth. Cross‑Sector Collaboration: Join a diverse team from across defense, commercial tech, and space sectors to tackle the hardest engineering, strategic, and operational challenges ever attempted. If you're driven to protect the nation, push technological boundaries, and collaborate with top-tier talent across aerospace and defense, Golden Dome is where your legacy begins. This is a full-time position located in El Segundo. Contingent upon contract award

Requirements

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Clearance : Must have and be able to maintain an active TS/SCI level clearance
Education: Master's Degree in related field
Years of Experience: 20 years of directly related experience
- Expert in Federal, DoD, Air Force, and SSC contracting processes and procedures
- Demonstrated ability to lead all aspects of any contract action required by the program office, including but not limited to solicitations, change proposals, funding modifications, and award or incentive fee management
Contingent upon contract award

Nice To Haves

Prior PCO or Buyer experience

Responsibilities

Provide expert acquisition and contracting support for Space Force programs, particularly under the Golden Dome initiative.
Draft, review, and advise on procurement documentation including RFPs, acquisition strategies, Justifications & Approvals (J&As), Source Selection Plans, and Contracting Officer Determinations.
Advise program managers and government contracting officers on contract type selection, evaluation criteria, and negotiation strategies.
Ensure all acquisition packages comply with relevant regulations including FAR, DFARS, DoDI 5000.02, and Space Force-specific acquisition policies.
Support pre-award, award, and post-award contracting actions across a range of contract types (FFP, CPFF, IDIQ, OTA, etc.).
Mentor junior acquisition staff and facilitate knowledge sharing across functional teams.
Interface regularly with government clients to ensure alignment of acquisition strategies with mission goals.
Contribute to acquisition planning documentation, milestone reviews, and programmatic briefings.
Contingent upon contract award