Senior Acquisition Lead
About The Position
Senior Acquisition Lead to join our MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) team, supporting the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC). team in El Segundo, CA. This role provides senior-level expertise in acquisition strategy, contracting, budgeting, and program execution for next-generation satellite communications (SATCOM) systems. Due to security requirements, work is required to be on‐site in a secure facility. This position requires that you work on-site AND must live in or near El Segundo, CA The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the US Space Force’s Space System Center. Supporting the Space Force’s acquisition of state-of-the-art Military Satellite Communications systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation’s warfighters.
Requirements
- 12+ years of acquisition/program management experience in DoD programs.
- Strong knowledge of DoD acquisition processes, contracting, and financial management.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with ability to brief senior leaders.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Active Secret clearance or with the ability to obtain
Nice To Haves
- Experience managing ACAT I-III programs.
- Prior role as an advisor/evaluator in a source selection.
- Familiarity with Confluence, JIRA, and modern collaboration tools.
- Certifications: DAWIA/APDP Program Management Level III, PMP, or PgMP.
- Experience with MILSATCOM systems (AEHF, EPS, WGS, Tactical SATCOM, COMSATCOM).
- Experience working with military and DoD civilian clients.
Responsibilities
- Advise government program managers and senior Space Force leaders on acquisition strategies, contracting, and budgeting.
- Provide expertise in software and space system acquisition, including classified ACAT programs.
- Develop and coordinate documentation for Defense Acquisition Boards, source selections, and solicitation planning (RFPs, SOWs, CDRLs, etc.).
- Lead and mentor acquisition and systems engineering professionals.
- Conduct schedule management, risk assessments, and business case analyses for DoD programs.
- Draft and deliver briefings, reports, and strategic communications to leadership.
- Identify program execution challenges and propose strategic solutions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
