Acquisition Manager / DAG Member

Analytic Services Inc•El Segundo, CA

2d•$119,200 - $172,000

About The Position

ANSER is seeking an experienced Acquisition Manager / DAG Member to provide senior-level acquisition and program management support to U.S. Space Force programs in El Segundo, California. The role supports complex defense space acquisition programs through strategic analysis, program oversight, and advisory services to Government leadership. The position integrates cost, schedule, performance, funding, contracting, and requirements considerations to assess program execution, identify risks, and inform acquisition decisions. The successful candidate brings extensive DoD acquisition experience, an understanding of military space programs, and the ability to independently deliver actionable recommendations while collaborating with senior Government stakeholders, contractors, and mission partners.

Requirements

Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility (TS/SCI).
Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in management, business, economics, finance, accounting, mathematics, science, technology, engineering, statistics, or a related field.
At least 15 years of relevant professional experience, including significant experience supporting military or national security space programs.
Demonstrated experience supporting program management, business management, acquisition, or operations activities for complex Government programs.
Comprehensive knowledge of DoD acquisition processes, including acquisition planning, program execution, requirements management, and program oversight.
Understanding of mission-critical aspects of military space launch, ground systems, and sustainment programs.
Experience leading and executing complex projects, managing workflow taskings, and analyzing and synthesizing large volumes of acquisition and program data.
Knowledge of Higher Headquarters, Department of the Air Force, and U.S. Space Force policies, processes, and procedures applicable to acquisition and program management.
Proficiency with Government acquisition, cost, requirements, and reporting tools, including Cost and Requirements System (C&RS), MAR reporting software, Microsoft Office Suite, and Task Management Tool (TMT).
Ability to independently execute assigned acquisition and program management responsibilities with minimal supervision.
Ability to communicate effectively using appropriate DoD, Air Force, and Space Force acquisition terminology in written reports, presentations, and leadership engagements.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to assess complex acquisition challenges and develop actionable recommendations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing and delivering briefings to senior Government leadership.
Ability to manage competing priorities, collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment.

Responsibilities

Provide senior-level acquisition and program management support for complex DoD space programs, including ACAT I and II programs.
Support acquisition planning, program execution, requirements development, and coordination across Government organizations, contractors, and mission partners.
Analyze and integrate cost, schedule, performance, funding, contracting, and requirements information to assess program health and inform acquisition decisions.
Develop, review, and coordinate acquisition strategies, program documentation, reports, briefings, and executive-level decision materials.
Monitor program execution to identify acquisition risks, schedule dependencies, performance challenges, and potential impacts to program objectives.
Develop actionable recommendations and coordinate resolution of complex acquisition and program management issues.
Collaborate with Government stakeholders, contractors, and mission partners to facilitate program execution and maintain alignment with acquisition strategies and mission priorities.
Support senior Government leadership through program analysis, status reporting, decision-support materials, and executive-level briefings.
Use DoD acquisition, cost, requirements, and reporting systems to analyze program information, track activities, and support acquisition management.
Prepare analyses, presentations, reports, and other acquisition products using Microsoft Office Suite and Government-required tools.
Apply DoD, Air Force, and Space Force acquisition policies, procedures, and program requirements to support effective program execution.
Independently manage assigned acquisition activities, respond to leadership taskings, and deliver timely, accurate products in support of mission requirements.