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QinetiQ US · 1 month ago

Senior Acquisition Support Specialist (TS/SCI)- DODP9

Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$46K/yr - $59K/yr

10+ years exp

QinetiQ US has been providing world-class technology development and engineering research for over 60 years. They are seeking a Senior Acquisition Support Specialist responsible for supporting acquisition processes and ensuring successful program management for the U.S. Space Force and its mission partners.

DeliveryDronesTransportation

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Provide space acquisitions assistance to support any stage of the acquisition lifecycle including acquisition efforts for advanced technology, future concept development, and integration activities

Revise or provide draft JCIDS and acquisition documentation and support the production of internal/external products, including but not limited to, Acquisition Strategies, Analysis of Alternatives, and Defense Acquisition Board documentation

Identify areas of improvement, including acquisition process improvements as well as provide actionable, feasible recommendations for reducing risk

Perform earned value management and schedule analysis in support of defense contracts as well as provide PPBE support

Maintain awareness of current program schedule, monitor acquisition implementation, report requirement shortfalls, and provide a program assessment based on the identified risks

Advise the Government program manager on technical engagements, to include but not limited to, technical interchange meetings, design reviews, program conferences, and informational meetings

Assist with reviewing and analyzing packages including Contract Performance Reports, Contract Funds Status Reports, and Work Breakdown Structures

Assist with the execution of source selections as well as coordinating functional meeting requests, developing source selection documentation, and reviewing/drafting proposal evaluations

Maintain, update, and analyze acquisition forecasts including incorporating inputs from force design, operational imperatives, and combatant command integrated priority lists

Qualification

Acquisition processesProgram managementContractual effortsSpace acquisitionsSoftware acquisitionsBudget preparationDoD acquisition systemsAcquisition strategy developmentRisk managementMicrosoft Office SuiteStakeholder managementMasters DegreeTS SCI EligibilityAir Force experienceSpace Force experienceSpace Systems Command experienceProject management skills

Required

Experience in small, agile acquisition with insight into lessons learned from large acquisitions

Strong understanding (and experience preferred) of contractual efforts designed to address fulfilling near-term requirements

Demonstrated history of working with space and/or software related acquisitions. Both preferred

Experience with drafting and staffing broad-spectrum program planning and execution documentation for milestone activities, command and acquisition chain updates and approvals, contract planning and execution, and financial planning and execution

Expertise in preparing budgets through the PPBE cycle and managing finances to meet obligations and expenditure goals

Prior development in working with higher headquarters on requirements including strategic-level documents

Understand acquisition processes applied for successful program management

Knowledge in DoD acquisition and financial systems as well as various contract strategies and vehicles including understanding their applications to meet rapid acquisition timelines

Expertise in developing and executing acquisition strategy plans

Expertise in developing and managing programmatic schedules (e.g., Integrated Master schedules) as well as acquisition documentation to meet higher-level requirements

Expertise in acquisition and programmatic risk management, especially on classified acquisition programs with understanding of the nuances associated with security, IT, manpower, etc

Experience Microsoft Office Suite

Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership, and stakeholder management skills

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

Masters Degree

10+ years of relevant experience

TS SCI Eligibility; #qinetiqclearedjob

Preferred

Experience with Air Force, Space Force, and/or Space Systems Command

Company

QinetiQ US

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For over 60 years, QinetiQ US has been providing world-class technology development, engineering research and development and revolutionary products to the defense, security, and commercial markets.

Founded in 2005

Mclean, Virginia, USA

1001-5000 employees