Acquisition Specialist

SAIC • El Segundo, CA

7h • Onsite

About The Position

SAIC's Horizon program is seeking an Acquisition Support 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, Command, Control and Communications weapon system portfolios. The Horizon program supports Government weapon systems program offices with subject matter experts who have a background with the Department of Defense major capability acquisition process. Horizon team members provide systems acquisitions and program management support on various capability development programs that are intended to protect and defend the Nation's most valuable space assets. The team advises and assists the Government throughout the full lifecycle of systems acquisition processes, enabling rapid fielding to meet warfighter needs.

Requirements

• Background with the Department of Defense major capability acquisition process.
• Subject matter expertise in systems acquisitions and program management support.
• Familiarity with DoDI 5000.02 / Acquisition Framework, and relevant DoD, AF, and local unit policies pertaining to rapid prototyping.

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
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees