QinetiQ North America

Acquisition Analyst (EMSS)

QinetiQ North America$85K — $115K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Fort George G Meade, MD
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, international relations, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 3 years of DoD or federal acquisition experience, including pre-award/post-award activities.
  • Secret Clearance required.
  • Working knowledge of FAR and DFARS regulations.
  • Familiarity with IAA processes or FMS procedures; willingness to learn frameworks under guidance.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and document management systems.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of drafting acquisition documents.

Responsibilities

  • Support acquisition and program analysis for COMSATCOM services, interfacing with DoD and international clients.
  • Assist in planning and managing Inter-agency Agreements (IAAs) and FMS cases, ensuring compliance and organization.
  • Act as a liaison between CSCO Program Managers, stakeholders, and DoD entities on IAA and FMS matters.
  • Guide international partners through the process of obtaining COMSATCOM services, including FMS and ACSA procedures.
  • Maintain records of CSCO contracts and tasks; support the preparation of contract briefings and deliverable tracking.
  • Assist in acquisition activities related to market research, cost estimates, and documentation for new contracts.
  • Support the development of acquisition documents like Statements of Need and Performance Work Statements.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment supporting US Space Force initiatives.
  • Opportunity to work on impactful projects shaping SATCOM solutions.
  • Direct engagement with influential DoD stakeholders and international partners.
  • Exposure to innovative commercial satellite communication technologies.
  • Potential for professional growth and development in a high-stakes field.
Full Job Description
Position Overview

Join us in our support to the US Space Force (HQ USSF) Commercial Satellite Communication (COMSATCOM) Office (CSCO), where you will help shape the future of assured, resilient SATCOM for our warfighters and mission partners. As a key member of a highly collaborative, mission-focused team, you will apply your expertise to help deliver innovative commercial SATCOM capabilities, integrate a transformative COMSATCOM business model into the broader SATCOM enterprise, and translate complex operational needs into effective, affordable solutions. In this role, you will work directly with COMSATCOM customers and stakeholders, providing trusted guidance, insightful analysis, and clear recommendations that drive real-world impact in a rapidly evolving space domain. Job duties include:

Responsibilities
  • Support acquisition and program analysis activities for CSCO's busines units, with a focus on contracting for COMSATCOM services and interfacing with DoD, federal, and international customers to ensure requirements are met.
  • Assist in the planning, preparation, and tracking of Inter-agencyAgreements (IAAs) and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases, including pre-filling agreements, coordinating routing, and maintaining filing systems for executed documents.
  • Serve as a supporting liaison between CSCO Program Managers, customers, and other DoD entities on IAA and FMS matters; respond to inquiries and report weekly case status.
  • Provide guidance to authorized international partners on the process for obtaining COMSATCOM services, including applicable FMS and Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA) procedures.
  • Maintain an updated record of CSCO contracts and task orders; support preparation of Contract Briefings and ensure deliverables are tracked and filed in accordance with program requirements.
  • Assist the EMSS Program Office with acquisition activities, including market research, Market Research Reports, cost estimates, and supporting documentation for new acquisitions and contract modifications.
  • Support development of acquisition-related documents including Statements of Need, Performance Work Statements, and Work Breakdown Structures under the direction of the Senior Acquisition Analyst.
  • Coordinate with Program Managers and CORs to ensure deliverables are submitted on schedule and meet contract terms and conditions.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, international relations, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 3 years of DoD or federal acquisition experience, with exposure to pre-award and/or post-award activities.
  • Secret Clearance Required; #qinetiqclearedjob
  • Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).
  • Familiarity with Interagency Agreement processes or Foreign Military Sales procedures; ability to learn and apply IAA and FMS frameworks under guidance of senior staff.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and document management systems.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to draft acquisition documentation and coordinate with diverse stakeholders.
  • Active Secret clearance required. #qinetiqclearedjob
  • Ability to support on-site client meetings within the National Capital Region
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting IAA preparation, FMS case administration, or international customer coordination in a DoD environment.
  • Experience supporting program or project management operations in a defense or national security environment
  • Exposure to COMSATCOM, satellite communications, or related space systems acquisition.
Pay Transparency

The salary range for this role is $85,000- $115,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. QinetiQ US considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate27s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

About QinetiQ North America

QinetiQ North America (QNA) is a subsidiary of QinetiQ Group plc, a British multinational defense technology company. QNA provides technology solutions and services to the United States government and commercial customers. The company's offerings include unmanned systems, cybersecurity solutions, engineering services, and more. QNA has over 6000 employees and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia.
Learn more about QinetiQ North America
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6,000 employees
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Founded
2005

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