Mid-Level Systems Engineer/Acquisition Manager
About The Position
Stellar Solutions is seeking a mid-level systems engineer / acquisition manager to support successful program formulation, procurement planning and execution and contract administration for NASA's Research & Technology Mission Directorate (RTMD). This position requires the ability to identify, analyze and solve NASA's programmatic challenges in new and different ways that involve the application of acquisition strategy development, program management, contracting and systems engineering best practices. As a member of Stellar’s NASA Data Analysis and Technical Support Services team, the successful candidate will be working with the Technology Maturation Program within NASA’s Research & Technology Mission Directorate (RTMD).
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
- Minimum of 5-7 years space systems engineering and integration experience, including acquisition of space systems.
- Broad experience in space systems R&D and systems engineering, project and program management, financial management, acquisition and procurement management support, technology risk reduction/development expertise, and expertise development strategic relationships with industry.
- Demonstrated initiative and ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of customers, senior leadership, program managers, mission managers, systems engineers, and chief engineers.
- Possess strong interpersonal skills and be able to achieve results within organizationally diverse teams through influence rather than direction.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Power Point, and Project, as well as SharePoint and Teams.
- Ability to travel up to other NASA centers and supplier locations, up to 1- week per month at times.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in engineering, or related field.
- Working knowledge of NASA acquisition principles as documented in the NASA FAR Supplement (NFS) and NASA Policy Directive 1000.5C, Policy for NASA Acquisition.
- Working knowledge of NASA systems engineering principles and applying NASA space flight program and project management requirements.
- Experience with industry engagement and partnership development.
- Familiarity with the NASA program management fundamentals and mission development processes.
- Professional certification in program management, contracting, systems engineering or other applicable fields.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain acquisition strategy documents, including procurement strategy briefings and milestone schedules.
- Ensure compliance with FAR and NFS requirements for acquisition planning and source selection.
- Conduct market research to identify viable acquisition approaches (e.g., contracts, Space Act Agreements, Broad Agency Announcements).
- Evaluate commercial capabilities and partnership opportunities to reduce technical and programmatic risks.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical requirements and identify capability gaps.
- Perform risk analysis and recommend mitigation strategies for cost, schedule, and performance risks.
- Develop evaluation criteria and assist in proposal review processes.
- Support ranking and scoring of proposals based on relevance, technical merit, and funding availability.
- Provide program planning and control, contract performance analysis, and integration support across multiple projects.
- Develop operational metrics and dashboards for acquisition program performance tracking.
- Coordinate with internal teams, industry partners, and other government agencies to align acquisition strategies with mission objectives.
- Prepare and deliver briefings to senior leadership and decision boards.
- Ensure adherence to organizational conflict of interest (OCI) plans and protect proprietary data during acquisition activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
