Acquisition Specialist

SAIC • Arlington, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking an Acquisition Specialist and Program Management team member to support Senior Leadership and Program Element Monitors (PEMs) working on space programs in the Space Capability Delivery Directorate (SAF/SQS), Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force, Space Acquisition and Integration (SAF/SQ), at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia.

SAF/SQS provides headquarters oversight and advocacy for planning, developing, testing, deploying, and sustaining a portfolio of high-priority space capabilities. The Acquisition Specialist will act as a program integrator and monitor tasks, training, and read-ahead materials related to significant policies, programs, capabilities, and long-range goals. The role serves as a liaison between the SAF/SQS Front Office Staff and PEMs, helping maintain awareness of assigned tasks and ensure their proper execution. The specialist is the primary administrator for the Department of the Air Force Task Management Tool (TMT), managing task intake, routing, tracking, and closure.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 14 years of experience, a master’s degree with 12 years of experience, or a Ph.D. with 9 years of experience; alternatively, more demonstrated experience in DoD acquisitions or program management.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Acquisition experience.
• PPB&E (Programming, Planning, Budget & Execution System) experience.
• Commanders Action Group experience.
• Experience with TMT, the Department of the Air Force’s tasking tool, and Pentagon documents and staffing.
• Experience with classified networks such as SIPRNet, JWICS, or similar.

Nice To Haves

• Space acquisition experience.
• Acceptable DoD (or Department of War or Intelligence Community) acquisition experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain visibility of task status, identify risks to deadlines, and coordinate follow-ups to ensure accurate and timely completion.
• Advise and provide guidance to PEMs and Senior Space Force Leadership on requests concerning program details, acquisition strategies, contracting, and program budgeting as assigned through TMT.
• Monitor incoming TMT actions daily and assign tasks to appropriate directorates or external stakeholders within 24 hours.
• Assist the Program Integration Team in developing briefings, papers, executive summaries, and other content for senior leadership meetings.
• Assist with developing, tracking, and updating PEM-related training products.
• Track and review Directorate-assigned Congressional Reporting Requirements (CRRs) and Requests for Information (RFIs) for accuracy and completeness.
• Monitor internal chat forums to maintain awareness of team work status, issues, coverage, availability, and leadership intent.

What This Job Offers

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