Senior Acquisition Manager/Engine Room

ENSCO•El Segundo, CA

1d•$1 - $1•Onsite

About The Position

ENSCO is seeking an experienced Senior Acquisition Manager to provide advisory and assistance services (A&AS) for a major defense program, focusing on Department of Defense acquisition life-cycle planning and Space Force systems. The role supports the Space Systems Command Space Combat Power team, which develops, integrates, tests, deploys, sustains, and supports operations for highly classified Space Domain Awareness systems, Defensive and Offensive Space Control capabilities, and space test range assets. The position is located onsite in El Segundo, California, and is contingent upon contract award. The Senior Acquisition Manager provides acquisition and technical advice throughout all stages of the acquisition life cycle. The role supports Government program managers on cost, schedule, performance, funding, earned value management, and schedule analysis; prepares draft acquisition documentation and status reports; reviews DoD program packages; identifies process improvements; and assists with source selection activities. The position requires an active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and U.S. citizenship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
15 or more years of extensive, relevant experience, including assignments specifically supporting space programs.
Relevant expertise in one or more of the following areas: Management, Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Science, Technology, Engineering, or Statistics; financial management, security, logistics, personnel, requirements, or technical organizations.
Deep understanding of mission-critical aspects of Government acquisitions, space launch, ground, sustainment, and associated projects.
Ability to independently perform all functional duties, including duties of lower labor categories, without additional functional training.
Knowledge of Higher Headquarters and Air Force/Space Force processes and procedures relevant to the functional responsibility, and ability to use Air Force and Space Force acquisition terminology appropriately.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
Experience working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Active DoD Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Prior A&AS experience.

Responsibilities

Provide space acquisition and technical advice and assistance for projects and programs across any stage of the acquisition life cycle.
Advise and assist the Government on cost, schedule, and performance matters.
Develop draft acquisition documentation and support presentation of products to internal and external customers.
Develop technical or programmatic status reports for individual programs or the portfolio in coordination with the Government program manager.
Identify areas for improvement, including acquisition process improvements.
Support the Government program manager with commitments, obligations, and expenditures of funds.
Perform earned value management and schedule analysis in support of program office defense contracts.
Review and analyze packages delivered in support of DoD programs.
Assist the Government in executing source selections subject to FAR 9.505-4.
Provide source selection assistance activities.