Acquisition Manager / Directors Action Group

QinetiQ US • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

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 Defense (DoD). QinetiQ is a mission-led innovation company that works with the USSF and DoD to design, develop, field, and maintain requirements essential to national security and the survivability of the warfighter. We are seeking an Acquisition Manager for Director’s Action Group (DAG) in Huntsville, AL to support the acquisition and sustainment of space programs. This Action Group Leader will support the comparative cost and requirements system as well as duties associated with business and programmatic operations. The ideal candidate will have fifteen (15) years of extensive, relevant experience including duties/assignments specifically in support of space programs.

Requirements

• 15 years of extensive, relevant experience including duties/assignments specifically in support of space programs
• Specialized tool experience with comparative cost and requirement systems, MAR Reporting Software, and TMT
• Understanding of mission critical aspects of acquisition and DoD space launch, ground, and sustainment as well as associated projects
• Experience supporting Higher Headquarters, Air Force, Space Command, processes and procedures as well as familiar with Air Force and Space Force Acquisition terminology
• Expertise in Management, Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Science, Technology, Engineering or Statistics
• MA/MS degree
• TS/SCI; #qinetiqclearedjob

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Air Force and/or Space Force acquisitions
• Previous Space Force Business Operations and/or Director's Action Group experience

Responsibilities

• Provide information, advice, and recommendations for the effective alignment of portfolio acquisitions, manpower, and funding.
• Coordinate and resolve issues and facilitate team communications including the coordination and resolution of issues.
• Support program acquisition efforts for advanced technology, future concept development, and integration activities.
• Advise and assist the Government on cost, schedule, and performance matters.
• Advise and assist leadership in support of high visibility engagements, commitments, and taskers to include at the congressional level.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees