Senior Acquisition / Portfolio Management SME

ACT1 Federal•El Segundo, CA

11h•$180,000 - $210,000•Onsite

About The Position

ACT1 Federal is seeking a seasoned Acquisition Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide senior-level strategic counsel and advisory support across portfolio-wide and program-specific acquisition activities supporting U.S. Space Force and Space Systems Command organizations. The position supports senior acquisition leaders and stakeholders in acquisition strategy, financial planning, regulatory compliance, milestone execution, and portfolio decision support for complex defense acquisition programs.

Requirements

Master’s degree in business, Finance, Acquisition Management, or a related field.
Minimum 15+ years of experience in acquisition, financial management, program management, or closely related disciplines.
Deep knowledge of DoD acquisition strategy, lifecycle execution, statutory policy, and regulatory frameworks.
Demonstrated experience advising senior Government or defense leadership.
Strong analytical, financial, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills.
Active Top Secret clearance required; TS/SCI and SAP eligibility/readiness strongly preferred.

Nice To Haves

Advanced acquisition or program management certifications such as DAWIA or PMP preferred.
Experience supporting U.S. Space Force, Space Systems Command, or major space acquisition portfolios strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Support development and execution of acquisition strategies and plans that meet mission and portfolio objectives.
Provide expert guidance on DoD acquisition policy, statutory and regulatory requirements, and milestone planning.
Advise senior Government acquisition leaders on acquisition strategies, financial considerations, compliance requirements, and decision impacts.
Assess implications of acquisition decisions on program cost, schedule, performance, risk, and mission outcomes.
Support contract strategy development, risk management, milestone execution, and cross-functional integration among financial, technical, legal, contracting, and program stakeholders.
Review acquisition documentation and reporting for completeness, consistency, compliance, and alignment with program and portfolio objectives.
Support portfolio-level acquisition reporting, milestone reviews, executive decision forums, and integration across programs and organizations.
Develop executive briefings, reports, decision products, and presentations for senior leadership and stakeholders.