Technology Acquisition Specialist and Systems Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton•El Segundo, CA

45d•$86,800 - $198,000

About The Position

This role offers an opportunity to combine technical skills with big-picture thinking to modernize Satellite Communication (SATCOM) systems. The specialist will work with acquisition program managers and industry partners to develop cutting-edge technology for existing programs and participate in the development of new technologies by supporting government oversight of Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR). The role requires using technical acumen to understand program needs and how emerging technologies can meet them, and communicating these solutions and implementation strategies to stakeholders.

Requirements

2+ years of experience supporting or owning project management for U.S. military acquisitions, within organizations such as the U.S. Space Force, U.S. Air Force, or U.S. Navy
Knowledge of U.S. military acquisition processes, project management, and contract management for system acquisition
Ability to manage multiple small projects, including interfacing with the performing company’s management personnel, managing contracts, schedules, and progress reports, and continuously performing analysis to predict the likelihood of success within schedule and budget
Ability to comprehend SATCOM technical requirements and their impact on the warfighter’s mission
Ability to communicate to stakeholders how SATCOM technical solutions meet warfighter needs
Ability to communicate and establish collaborative relationships with government clients, Federally Funded Research and Developmental Centers (FFRDC), and associate contractor teammates to achieve program goals
Ability to communicate effectively with senior military and civilian personnel within a DoW environment
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
Secret clearance
Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience with DoW acquisitions or technology startups, or Master’s degree and 3+ years of experience with DoW acquisitions or technology startups

Nice To Haves

Experience in the management of science and technology (S&T) projects such as SBIR grants, federally-funded laboratory or academic research, venture capital funded technology or product development, or similar research and development (R&D) activities
Knowledge of DoW budget planning and financial management processes
Knowledge of military and commercial satellite-based communications systems, missions, and operations
Knowledge of satellite navigation systems such as GPS, Galileo, or BeiDou
Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
TS/SCI clearance
PMP, INCOSE ASEP or CSEP, DoW Program Management Level-Practitioner or Advanced, or DoW Engineering and Technical Management Level-Practitioner Certifications

Responsibilities

Work with DoW acquisition program managers and industry partners developing cutting edge technology to bring innovative technical solutions to existing DoW programs.
Participate in the development of new technologies by supporting government oversight of Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR).
Use technical acumen to understand existing program needs and how emerging technologies can meet those needs.
Use written and verbal communication to convey those solutions and implementation strategies to stakeholders.
Manage multiple small projects, including interfacing with the performing company’s management personnel, managing contracts, schedules, and progress reports, and continuously performing analysis to predict the likelihood of success within schedule and budget.
Communicate to stakeholders how SATCOM technical solutions meet warfighter needs.
Communicate and establish collaborative relationships with government clients, Federally Funded Research and Developmental Centers (FFRDC), and associate contractor teammates to achieve program goals.
Communicate effectively with senior military and civilian personnel within a DoW environment.