Bachelor's degree in business management or related field with 14+ years in DoD acquisitions and program management.
Deep understanding of DoD Major Capability Acquisition System and Joint Capabilities Integration processes.
Experience with Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) processes.
Must hold an in-scope security clearance eligible for SCI and willing to undergo Polygraph examination.
Master's degree and PMI PMP certification is preferred.
Responsibilities
Advise Program/Project Managers on acquisition strategies, schedules, and budget execution.
Prepare status reports, coordinate staff meetings, and develop comprehensive acquisition plans.
Draft and tailor program planning documents per DoDI 5000.02 and applicable DoD policies.
Conduct technical assessments of contractor milestones to evaluate progress and risks.
Coordinate program elements and advise on funding commitments, drafting financial reports.
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k) with company match to support retirement savings.
Generous paid time off and holiday schedule to promote work-life balance.
Opportunities for professional development and training programs.
Full Job Description
SSI is seeking a Acquisition Specialist for a role in El Segundo, CA.
Role and Responsibilities include:
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.
Required Qualifications:
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.
Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System process.
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.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master Degree in Business Management, technical management, and/or engineering.
Professional certifications (e.g., PMI PMP).
Experience in the National Security Space and, or the Space Control mission area.
$160,000 - $210,000 a year
Target salary range: $160,000 - $210,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range and bonus potential for this position based on experience and other factors.
