Acquisition Management / Strategy Cell

QinetiQ US•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$165,000 - $215,000

About The Position

QinetiQ US is seeking a Strategic Cell Senior Acquisition Management Specialist to support the development, advancement, and sustainment of weapon systems for the U.S. Space Force and its mission partners. The role supports programs and systems operating in ground, near-space, and space environments, addressing current and projected Department of Defense strategic, operational, and tactical needs. The specialist will provide acquisition expertise for highly classified ACAT-like space control systems and coordinate activities and documentation for ACAT-like Defense Acquisition Boards. The role calls for deep knowledge of the PPBE process and Air Force financial management, along with the ability to lead acquisition and systems engineering professionals. The specialist will work closely with technical teams, stakeholders, partners, and government personnel to support ongoing and emerging program acquisitions.

Requirements

Master’s degree.
TS/SCI eligibility.
20 or more years of extensive, relevant experience, including duties or assignments specifically supporting space programs.
Deep understanding of mission-critical aspects of acquisition and Department of War space launch, ground, sustainment, and associated projects.
Expertise in acquiring highly classified ACAT-like space control systems.
Extensive knowledge of developing and coordinating activities and documentation for ACAT-like Defense Acquisition Boards.
Extensive knowledge of the PPBE process and headquarters staffing process.
Deep knowledge of Higher Headquarters, Air Force, and Space Command processes and procedures related to their functional responsibilities, and the ability to speak and write using Air Force and Space Acquisition terminology appropriately.
Demonstrated ability to lead acquisition and systems engineering professionals supporting ongoing and emerging program acquisitions.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple competing priorities.
Excellent project management and organizational skills.
Ability to identify and solve problems.
PMT 4010 Certificate or predecessor course.

Responsibilities

Provide operational and technical advice for projects and programs, and support acquisition efforts for advanced technology, future concept development, and integration activities.
Review and coordinate performance reports to ensure compliance with Space Systems Command, Space Force, Air Force, and Department of War policy, laws, and regulations.
Facilitate interactions with internal and external acquisition organizations; ensure the completeness and quality of acquisition- and requirements-related documents; and monitor front office tasks.
Provide information, advice, and recommendations to align portfolio acquisitions, manpower, and funding effectively.
Analyze and reconcile information, identify discrepancies, recommend corrective actions, track findings, and advise the government on resolution.
Maintain, update, and analyze the acquisition forecast to ensure its content is current and consistent and to identify discrepancies.
Incorporate force design, operational imperative, combatant command integrated priority list, and future force shaping inputs into recommendations that improve government planning and capability.
Maintain broad awareness of programs and technology development efforts across the applicable portfolio and assist integrated product teams and working groups.
Advise the Government program manager on high-visibility engagements, commitments, and taskers, including technical interchange meetings, design reviews, and program conferences; establish customer and contractor interfaces.
Draft, review, coordinate, and process program acquisition information suitable for public release to industry, media, trade publications, and other program stakeholders.