Tecolote Research, Inc.

Actions & Reporting / Acquisition Management

Tecolote Research, Inc. • $100K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum ten years of schedule analysis experience, with five years in a space program environment.
  • Strong understanding of DoW Acquisition Program Reporting principles and practices.
  • Experience with large-scale development and production programs, especially in space operations.
  • Proficient in using Space Force/Air Force and DoW tools such as ETMS2 and Jira Confluence.
  • Ability to maintain organized acquisition records across digital databases and manage reporting cycles.
  • Excellent communication skills and experience acting as a point of contact for senior leaders and external stakeholders.
  • Secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Space Access teams to review and disseminate daily tasks.
  • Utilize NIPR & SIPR TMT tools for task management and updates.
  • Prepare electronic Staff Summary Sheet (eSSS) packages with detailed instructions.
  • Develop briefing slides for leadership and team meetings as needed.
  • Assist in preparing acquisition reports like WAR, MAR, and SAR.
  • Perform various schedule management duties related to National Security Space Launch products.
  • Communicate effectively and plan strategically to support Space Force acquisitions.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work closely with high-level stakeholders in a pivotal government role.
  • Engagement with cutting-edge space programs and operations.
  • Participation in a mission-driven environment with significant national security implications.
Full Job Description
Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled professional with Department of War program and acquisition management experience to provide Director's Action Group / Business Operations support to the Space Force Program Acquisition Executive for Space Access.

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with Space Access divisions and teams to the review, analysis, and dissemination of daily tasks.
  • Use NIPR & SIPR Task Management Tool (TMT) & e-mail to retrieve/assign tasks and update tasker database to inform leadership at the end of each day.
  • Assemble and provide instructions on the completion of electronic Staff Summary Sheet (eSSS) packages.
  • Prepare briefing slides as needed for leadership and Team meetings.
  • Assist with acquisition reporting (WAR, MAR, DAES, SAR, and GAO BJR)
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Perform a wide variety of schedule management duties for National Security Space Launch product lines/divisions to support program execution.
  • Effective communicator, planning, and programming skills to support ongoing and future Space Force Acquisitions.


Skills Required

  • A minimum seven (10) years of schedule analysis experience to include a minimum of three (5) years working in a space program environment. Familiarity with DoW Acquisition Program Reporting principles and practices, experience with large-scale development and production programs, Space operations and space battle management experience is a plus.
  • Experience assessing, developing, evaluating, and consolidating technical and programmatic responses from internal and external DoW and Space Force stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated experience using Space Force/Air Force and DoW tools such as ETMS2, Platform 1 (Jira Confluence), and MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) to initiate, track and close out various directorate, SSC, and Space Force Command taskers.
  • Familiarity with recurring reporting cycles-from weekly internal updates to comprehensive annual program reviews- with experience maintaining organized acquisition records across digital databases.
  • Experience serving as a point of contact for leadership, higher headquarters, and external oversight bodies to facilitate data calls and formal documentation requests.
  • Minimum Secret security clearance required
  • U.S. citizenship required


Education

Bachelor's degree required, preferably in math, engineering, or the sciences.

About Tecolote Research, Inc.

Tecolote Research, Inc. is a private defense contractor that provides engineering and analysis services to the United States Department of Defense and other government agencies. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in San Diego, California. Tecolote Research specializes in cost estimating, financial management, and program management services. The company has worked on a variety of defense projects, including the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, the B-2 Spirit bomber, and the Trident missile system.
Learn more about Tecolote Research, Inc.
Size
1,200 employees
Industry
Net Income
$10 million
Founded
1973
5 Year Trend
+14%
Revenue
$150 million

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