Senior Acquisition Lead - SBG

DOCUMENT STORAGE SYSTEMS INC•El Segundo, CA

12d•$120,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

SBG Technology Solutions, Inc. (SBG), a DSS, Inc. company, offers Systems Engineering, Enterprise Modernization, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, and IT Governance innovation to Federal and commercial clients nationwide. The ideal candidates for these positions are experienced individuals who are hard working with the ability to excel in a challenging, fast-paced government contractor environment. Overview Senior Acquisition Lead provides senior-level acquisition and programmatic advisory support to the Government Program Manager and Space Force leadership, delivering expert guidance on acquisition strategy, contracting, budgeting, and overall program execution—particularly for classified, ACAT-like space control systems within the DoD. The position contributes to software acquisition planning, supports Defense Acquisition Board documentation development, and leads coordination efforts for source selections. Additionally, the role requires strong experience with Air Force contracting processes and financial management to ensure compliant, efficient execution of space programs. This position requires that you work on-site AND must live in or near El Segundo, CA

Requirements

Must be a US Citizen.
Must be able to pass a Federal background check
Must be determined suitable for federal employment
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance is required for this positio
Organization capability with ability to handle competing priorities
Strong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills
Demonstrated ability to clearly articulate ideas, recommendations and options to customers, senior leaders, and stakeholders
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Active Secret clearance or with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
Bachelor’s Degree in related science field (i.e. systems engineering, software engineering, etc.)
12 years of applicable job experience

Nice To Haves

Understands Program Management of ACAT I through ACAT III programs
Previously served as an evaluator/advisor on at least one Source Selection
Experience with Confluence and JIRA
DAWIA/APDP Program Management Level III, Project Management Professional (PMP), and/or PMP Program Management Professional (PgMP)
Experience with MILSATCOM, such as AEHF, EPS, WGS, and Tactical SATCOM or COMSATCOM
Experience working with military or DoD civilian client

Responsibilities

Provides expert advice to the Government Program Manager and Senior Space Force leadership regarding acquisition strategies, contracting, budgeting, and program execution
Provides expertise in software acquisition within the DoD to include classified ACAT-like space control systems
Offers strategic approaches for developing documentation required to support Defense Acquisition Boards
Highly knowledgeable in developing and coordinating all activities and documentation required to support source selections
Demonstrated experience with Air Force contracting and Air Force financial management
Serves as team lead for acquisition and systems engineering professionals
Supports ongoing and emerging program acquisitions
Provides expertise in schedule management of DoD programs
Serves as a strategic problem solver for the program office and refines acquisition strategies
Identifies program execution issues and provides accompanying solution recommendations
Drafts presentation materials, status briefings, and strategic communication inputs
Performs analyses of program business cases and risk assessments
Provides actionable recommendations to the Government Program Manager
Develops and collaborates on acquisition planning briefings and documents (AoA, ASP, ASD, J&A, etc.)
Develops and collaborates on solicitation planning and execution documents (RFPs, SOWs, CDRLs, Incentive Plans, etc.)
Drafts technical evaluations and functions as an advisor in Source Selections