Chief Acquisition Specialist

IESE Solutions

$130K — $180K *
Aerospace & Defense
15+ years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 18+ years of relevant experience in DoD acquisitions/program management, or 22+ years of experience may substitute for degree.
  • Active Top Secret clearance with in-scope SSBI/T5 background investigation.
  • Ability to secure and maintain Sensitive Compartmented Information and Special Access Program accesses; must consent to a polygraph.
  • Master's degree in Business Management, technical management, or engineering is desirable.
  • Professional certifications (e.g., PMI PMP) are a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Advise Program/Project Managers on acquisition strategies, schedules, budgeting, and execution.
  • Prepare status reports and coordinate staff and technical interchange meetings.
  • Draft and tailor program planning documents according to DoD acquisition policies.
  • Conduct assessments of contractor designs and milestone reviews for progress and risks.
  • Coordinate program elements, advising on funding commitments and drafting program funding documentation.

Benefits

  • 401K contribution up to 10% of qualifying salaries with no employee contribution required.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Company-paid life and AD&D insurance and long-term disability insurance.
  • Short-term disability insurance available.
  • Discretionary performance bonuses offered.
  • Generous paid time off including holidays and vacation.
  • Flexible work hours to promote a supportive work environment.
  • Sponsorship for continuous education and professional development opportunities.
  • Potential career advancement in next generation space sensing enterprise projects.
Full Job Description
IESE Solutions is seeking a Chief Acquisition Analyst (PM Support) to support cyber programs within the Program Executive Office (PEO) organizations in El Segundo, California.

Typical 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.

Requirements
  • Bachelors and 18 years or more of related experience in government weapon systems acquisitions and program management and, or Contracts management within the Department of Defense or 4 additional years of experience may be used in lieu of degree.
  • Must have an active Top Secret clearance with in-scope SSBI/T5 background investigation. Ability to obtain and maintain Sensitive Compartmented Information and Special Access Program accesses. Must be willing to consent to a polygraph.

Desired skills:
  • 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.

Benefits

As a growing small engineering firm, IESE Solutions focuses on people and customers and delivery of uninterrupted high-quality work. Our approach to attracting and retaining highly qualified candidates is to provide an opportunity to help shape the firm's future and a competitive and flexible compensation package consistent with qualifications, security clearance eligibility, and roles. IESE Solutions offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including but are not limited to:

  • Company 401K Contribution (no employee contribution required) up to 10% of qualifying salaries
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life and AD&D insurance
  • Company paid Long-term Disability insurance
  • Short-term Disability insurance
  • Discretionary Performance Bonus
  • Paid Time Off, including Holidays, Vacation
  • Flexible Work Hours and supportive/collaborative work environment
  • Continuous education sponsorship
  • Career opportunities to participate in the next generation space sensing enterprise ground system integration, test and deployment and develop/enhance enduring professional skills and network.


At IESE Solutions, salaries are determined by various factors including location, education, clearance, skills, and experience among others. IESE Solutions considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, security clearance, education/training, and key skills.

IESE Solutions accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

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