SAIC is looking for a Strategic Senior Acquisition Support Specialist to work in El Segundo, Ca.
You will join a Systems Engineering team defining the next generation of space communication systems supporting Space Force Military Satellite Communications. You will support Systems Engineering & Integration activities in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment. You will interface and collaborate with SE&I team members, contractors, government civilians and members of the USSF to provide acquisition management development and support.
The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the US Space Force’s Space System Center. We support the Space Force’s acquisition of state of the art Military Satellite Communications systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation’s warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide advice to Program/Project Managers regarding acquisition strategies, schedules, contracting, budgeting and execution
- Develop, draft, tailor, and coordinate overarching program planning and execution documents as prescribed by DoDI 5000.02 / Acquisition Framework, and relevant DoD Instructions (DoDI 5000.85 and DoDI 5000.87), AF, and local unit instructions and policies.
- Support the development of the ASP, RFI/Market Research, RPP, Milestone Statutory and Regulatory requirements, Statement of Work, Compliance and Reference Document, Contract Deliverable Requirements List, and Rights in Technical Data and Software
- Lead and coordinate all acquisition activities in preparing for Planning/Execution events
- Prepare periodic status reports, coordinate, and execute periodic staff meetings and technical interchange meetings, and develop acquisition plans, schedules, and executive program briefings
- Provide technical and programmatic assessments of contractor design planning/execution 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
Qualifications
Required:
- An active DOD Secret clearance is required to be considered for this position
- BS in technical field, such as engineering, math, physics, and computer science, min 15 years total experience. N.
- 7+ years’ experience in government weapon systems acquisitions and program management and/or contracts management within the Department of Defense
- Experience leading DoD acquisition programs through major milestone for an ACAT I program
- Demonstrated understanding of DoD acquisition policies and processes and ability to apply DoD policies to program plans
- Demonstrated knowledge of DoDI 5000.85 and DoDI 5000.87
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with DoD customers
- Strong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Desired:
- Top Secret Clearance
- MS degree
- Ground systems acquisition experience
- MILSATCOM experience
- Systems engineering experience
- Certifications in DoD acquisition
- Certifications in Systems Engineering (INCOSE ESEP, CSEP)
- Familiarity with Agile development, Jira and Confluence tools, cloud architecture systems as well as relational and non-relational databases
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Skills Required
- Active Department of Defense Secret clearance
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as engineering, mathematics, physics, or computer science
- At least 15 years of total professional experience
- At least 7 years of experience in government weapon systems acquisition, program management, or contracts management within the Department of Defense
- Experience leading Department of Defense acquisition programs through a major milestone for an ACAT I program
- Understanding of Department of Defense acquisition policies and processes, with the ability to apply them to program plans
- Knowledge of DoDI 5000.85 and DoDI 5000.87
- Ability to work effectively with Department of Defense customers
- Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication, and presentation skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Top Secret clearance
- Master’s degree
- Ground systems acquisition experience
- Military satellite communications experience
- Systems engineering experience
- Department of Defense acquisition certifications
- Systems engineering certifications such as INCOSE ESEP or CSEP
- Familiarity with Agile development, Jira, Confluence, cloud architecture systems, relational databases, and non-relational databases
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