Position OverviewQinetiQ US is seeking a Senior Customer Account Manager to provide acquisition leadership, client support, quality oversight, and mentorship for commercial satellite communications acquisition activities supporting the U.S. Space Force. The position requires a senior acquisition practitioner who can guide other analysts, lead complex acquisition actions, and maintain consistent execution across team deliverables.
Responsibilities- Lead acquisition analysts by setting execution priorities, providing acquisition guidance and mentorship, and promoting consistent use of approved templates and processes.
- Serve as the primary interface between the acquisition team and USSF/CSCO client leadership, maintaining client relationships, assessing satisfaction, documenting concerns, and carrying out corrective actions for performance or delivery gaps.
- Lead or support complex acquisition planning under FAR Subpart 7.1, including market research, acquisition strategy, milestones, source selection, performance requirements, and award support.
- Ensure acquisition documentation, contract records, and client deliverables meet quality, compliance, and program standards; serve as the escalation point for complex regulatory interpretations, stakeholder conflicts, and acquisition issues.
- Review acquisition work products and guide analysts in resolving quality, compliance, schedule, and execution concerns.
- Advise senior stakeholders on acquisition approaches, procurement risks, and COMSATCOM market considerations.
- Lead selected complex acquisition actions and prepare decision-support products and briefings for senior government stakeholders.
- Travel up to 10%, including approximately three to six trips annually to the National Capital Region in support of client requirements.
Required Qualifications- Minimum of 10 years of Federal or DoD acquisition experience supporting pre-award and post-award activities.
- Active Secret security clearance. #qinetiqclearedjob
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
- Demonstrated experience leading acquisition work, mentoring acquisition professionals, or providing senior technical guidance.
- Strong knowledge of FAR-based acquisition planning, source selection, contract administration, and acquisition documentation.
- Experience leading complex acquisition actions and coordinating across program, technical, financial, legal, and contracting stakeholders.
- Strong client relationship, problem-solving, written communication, and senior-level briefing skills.
- Ability to travel up to 10%, including periodic travel to the National Capital Region.
Preferred Qualifications- Twelve or more years of Federal or DoD acquisition experience.
- Active TS/SCI security clearance.
- Master's degree or a relevant DAWIA, FAC-C, PMP, CFCM, or equivalent credential.
- Knowledge of COMSATCOM markets, commercial SATCOM business models, or related space and telecommunications acquisition.
- Experience supporting USSF, DISA, SSC, or another Federal space, SATCOM, or national security organization.
- Experience translating complex technical requirements into acquisition-ready documentation.
- Familiarity with IAA and FMS processes.
- Experience guiding distributed teams with mixed levels of acquisition experience.
Pay TransparencyThe salary range for this role is $145,000-$185,000 USD 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 candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
