Acquisition Specialist

SAIC • El Segundo, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

SAIC's Horizon program is seeking an Acquisition Specialist to support the U.S. Space Forces mission of delivering warfighter capability via the Space Systems Command's Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power and Battle Management weapon system portfolios. The role is based out of the El Segundo, California office. The Horizon program supports Government weapon systems program offices with subject matter experts experienced in the Department of Defense major capability acquisition process. Horizon team members provide systems acquisitions and program management support on various capability development programs aimed at protecting and defending national space assets. The team advises and assists the Government throughout the full lifecycle of systems acquisition processes, often enabling rapid fielding to meet warfighter needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business management or equivalent business-related discipline and fourteen (14) years or more in government weapon systems acquisitions and program management and, or Contracts management within the Department of Defense Or Masters and twelve (12) years of applicable experience.
• Experience with the Department of Defense(DoD/DoW) Major Capability Acquisition System process.
• Experience with the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System process.
• Experience with the Planning, Programing, Budget and Execution process.
• Experience authoring statements of work, CDRLs, award fee plans, technical evaluations, etc.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of defense and intelligence acquisition, budget planning and contracting.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, programmatic, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong briefing and writing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be effective in a fast-paced, dynamic, and energetic environment.
• Must have an in-scope security background investigation (T5 or SSBI), adjudicated for SCI eligibility and enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation program (if applicable).
• Must be willing to be nominated for access to Sensitive Compartment Information and Special Access Programs and willing to consent to a Polygraph examination.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice to Program/Project Managers regarding acquisition strategies, schedules, contracting, budgeting and execution.
• Prepare periodic status reports, coordinate and execute periodic staff meetings and technical interchange meetings, and develop acquisition plans, schedules, and executive program briefings.
• Develop, draft, and coordinate overarching program planning and execution documents as prescribed by/tailored from DoDI 5000.02 / Acquisition Framework, and relevant DoD, AF, and local unit policies that pertain to rapid prototyping.
• Provide technical and programmatic assessments of contractor design/milestone reviews to assess progress, risks and issues, and the ability to achieve mission requirements.
• Provide program element coordination, staffing and monitoring; advise and assist government customer regarding funding commitments, obligations, and expenditures as well as drafting and supporting delivery of program funding documentation and monthly financial reports.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior