POSITION: Senior Acquisition Specialist

LOCATION: Flexible/El Segundo, CA

REQUIRED SECURITY CLEARANCE: Active TS with SCI eligibility

POSITION TYPE/STANDARD WORK HOURS: Full time, 40 hours

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Upon award, BTAS will fill potential openings for the Space Systems Command (SSC). SSC plays a critical role in advancing the United States's space capabilities, delivering cutting-edge solutions to protect and enhance national security. SSC/SZBC specializes in highly classified Space Domain Awareness (SDA) systems, Defensive and Offensive Space Control (DSC/OSC) capabilities, and space test range assets to support the Department of Defense's (DoD) current and future operational needs.

As a leader in space technology, SSC/SZ-BC is responsible for the development, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment of mission-critical systems spanning the entire acquisition life cycle. These efforts ensure the United States Space Force (USSF) and its mission partners maintain a strategic advantage in space operations. This position will support multiple SSC/SZ-BC programs, as well as other initiatives across the Space Force, Air Force, and allied organizations.

Join us in shaping the future of space operations and contributing to the defense of our nation's space assets.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide space acquisitions, engineering, operations, and technical advice for all project stages to support the acquisition life cycle.
• Support program acquisition for advanced technology, future concept development, and integration.
• Advise and assist on cost, schedule, and performance issues.
• Revise or draft Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) and acquisition documentation for Government program managers.
• Support presentations of products to internal and external customers.
• Provide draft SME-level technical and/or programmatic status reports as requested.
• Identify and recommend improvements in acquisition processes.
• Assist in building and maintaining a Government risk program.
• Support the Government program manager with fund management and perform earned value management and schedule analysis.
• Provide PPBE support including congressional reporting, fiscal year planning, and Program Objective Memorandum (POM) development.
• Assist with reviewing and analyzing DoD program support packages.
• Participate in Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) surveillance reviews and provide evaluations.
• Maintain awareness of current program schedules and monitor acquisition implementation.
• Provide program assessments based on identified risks.
• Advise on technical engagements such as meetings, design reviews, and conferences.
• Assist integrated product teams and establish customer and Contractor interfaces.
• Assist the Government in executing source selections subject to FAR 9.505-4, including developing source selection documentation and reviewing proposal evaluations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be an SME Recognized Industry Leader. Requires an MA/MS degree and more than 10 years' relevant experience/ status as:
• Expert in acquiring highly classified ACAT-like MILSATCOM systems.
• Expert in developing and coordinating all activities and documentation required to support ACAT-like Defense Acquisition Boards (DABs).
• Expert in developing and coordinating all activities and documentation required to support a major source selection for an ACAT-like program.
• Highly knowledgeable in evaluation/assessment of solicitation products of a technical nature (e.g., work statements, acquisition plans, technical readiness assessments, contract data artifacts, technical requirements/compliance documents, evaluation criteria, etc.) for technical rigor, adequacy, completeness, as well as appropriate application of the specialty engineering disciplines.
• Highly knowledgeable in the DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution process.
• Highly knowledgeable in Air Force contracting and Air Force financial management.
• Highly knowledgeable in acquisition program support.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position does not supervise the work of others.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to operate a computer and other standard office equipment. Must be able to remain in a stationary position, 80%.

TRAVEL:

Little if any travel is required.

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and/or activities may change at any time with or without notice.

COMPENSATION / SALARY RANGE:

BTAS adheres to federal, state, and local regulations. This is a Full-Time, Salary, Exempt position. The following salary range is what we reasonably expect to pay but is contingent and subject to a variety of factors, including but not limited to years of experience, education, certification(s), training, specialized skills, responsibilities, etc.

SALARY RANGE: $174,000-$275,000

BTAS BENEFITS:

A comprehensive benefits program, including paid time off, federal holidays, health coverage, and 401K plan with generous company match is offered to all full-time employees.