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SAIC · 8 hours ago

Acquisition Specialist

El Segundo, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$160K/yr - $200K/yr

14+ years exp

SAIC is seeking an Acquisition Support Specialist to support the U.S. Space Forces mission. The role involves providing systems acquisitions and program management support, advising on acquisition strategies, and coordinating program planning and execution.

Information TechnologySecurityService IndustrySoftware

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide advice to Program/Project Managers regarding acquisition strategies, schedules, contracting, budgeting and execution

Prepare periodic status reports, coordinate and execute periodic staff meetings and technical interchange meetings, and develop acquisition plans, schedules, and executive program briefings

Develop, draft, and coordinate overarching program planning and execution documents as prescribed by/tailored from DoDI 5000.02 / Acquisition Framework, and relevant DoD, AF, and local unit policies that pertain to rapid prototyping

Provide technical and programmatic assessments of contractor design/milestone reviews to assess progress, risks and issues, and the ability to achieve mission requirements

Provide program element coordination, staffing and monitoring; advise and assist government customer regarding funding commitments, obligations, and expenditures as well as drafting and supporting delivery of program funding documentation and monthly financial reports

Qualification

Government weapon systems acquisitionProgram managementDepartment of Defense processesMaster's degreeProfessional certificationsTechnical assessmentsBudgetingExecutionSpace Control mission area

Required

Bachelor's degree in business management or equivalent business-related discipline and fourteen (14) or more years in government weapon systems acquisitions and program management and, or Contracts management within the Department of Defense

Experience with the Department of Defense Major Capability Acquisition System process

Experience with Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System process

Experience with Planning, Programing, Budget and Execution process

Must have an in-scope security background investigation (T5 or SSBI), adjudicated for SCI eligibility and enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation program (if applicable)

Must be willing to be nominated for access to Sensitive Compartment Information and Special Access Programs and willing to consent to a Polygraph examination