Senior Acquisition Manager/Engine Room

ENSCO, Inc.•El Segundo, CA

3d•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, with a focus 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 based on-site in El Segundo, California, and is contingent upon contract award. The Senior Acquisition Manager provides space acquisition and technical advice across projects and programs at any stage of the acquisition life cycle. The role advises the Government on cost, schedule, and performance; develops draft acquisition documentation and program status reports; supports the presentation and review of program materials; identifies process improvements; and assists with funding oversight, earned value management, schedule analysis, and source selections.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 15 years of extensive, relevant experience, including duties or assignments specifically supporting space programs.
Expertise in one or more of the specified 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 those 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 in speech and writing.
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 at 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 and/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.