Position Description:
IDS is currently seeking a Senior Acquisition Business Analyst. The Senior Acquisition Business Analyst plays a critical role in assisting the System Program Director with strategic planning and messaging with stakeholders. This position is based in El Segundo, CA, and involves close collaboration with the Space Systems Command's (SSC) Space Sensing senior leadership, HQ USSF, Combat Forces Command (CFC), and representatives from other Services, Combatant Commands, and other government agencies. In addition, the Senior Acquisition Business Analyst may be asked to review acquisition related products to provide expert recommendations to translate mission needs into operational end-to-end solutions through the development and coordination of acquisition documentation.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Support senior Space Force leadership with acquisition strategies, contracting, budgeting, and program execution.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary DoD/DoW technical workforce and industry partners to ensure successful program outcomes.
• Craft strategic policy and initiatives in support of the System Program Director.
• Provide expertise in software acquisition for DoD/DoW programs, including classified ACAT-like space control systems.
• Develop and coordinate documentation required for Defense Acquisition Boards and source selections.
• Offer strategic approaches for acquisition planning and execution, including AoA, ASP, ASD, J&A, RFPs, SOWs, CDRLs, and incentive plans.
• Advise on government contracting and financial management processes.
• Support ongoing and emerging program acquisitions and schedule management for DoD/DoW programs.
• Identify program execution issues and recommend actionable solutions.
• Draft presentation materials, status briefings, and strategic communication inputs.
• Perform analyses of program business cases and risk assessments.
• Evaluate and assist in the development of acquisition documentation, including strategies, plans, and deliverables, for compliance with DoD and Space Force policies and guidance.
• Serve as an advisor during technical evaluations and source selections.

Knowledge and Skills:

• This position requires a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in acquisition management and planning within DoD/DoW or related environments. This includes at minimum an assignment with an operational unit, as well as a Headquarters Staff organization (or equivalent).
• Demonstrated expertise in developing acquisition strategies and supporting source selections
• Demonstrated expertise in USSF policy and doctrine and an understanding of combatant command and service relationships, congressional affairs, and of the interagency process
• Knowledge of DoD/DoW contracting, budgeting, and financial management principles
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of Congressional Defense Committees
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong understanding of ACAT I• III program management and milestone decision processes (pre-Milestone A through Milestone C)
• Prior experience serving as a senior advisor or evaluator on at least one source selection is preferred
• Familiarity with Confluence and JIRA in program or portfolio management environments is preferred
• Certifications such as DAWIA/APDP Program Management Level III, PMP, and/or PgMP is preferred
• Prior Pentagon or major headquarters experience and operations is preferred
• Prior experience with Overhead Persistent Infrared, Missile Warning, Nuclear Detection, Missile Defense is desired

Education:

• This position requires a Bachelor's degree in science, business management, engineering, computer science, mathematics, economics or other related discipline.

Physical & Mental Qualifications:

• Must be able to sit, type, hear, see, and speak for extended periods of time.
• Must consistently work and type on a computer for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to communicate accurate information and ideas so others will understand.
• Must be able to lift/carry at least 15 lbs.
• May be required to move about inside an office to access file cabinets, office supplies, etc.

Security Clearance:

• Applicants selected for employment will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet additional eligibility requirements for access to classified information or materials.
• Active TS clearance, SCI eligible with an in-scope security background investigation (T5 or SSBI) is required.

Travel:

• Some travel may be required.

Hours:

• Normal work schedule hours may vary, Monday through Friday. May be required to work additional hours and/or weekends, as needed, to meet deadlines or to fulfill travel obligations.

Salary Range:

• $100,000 - $125,000 per year
• The estimated salary range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job posting and may be modified in the future. The disclosed salary range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. When determining an applicant's compensation, various factors are taken into consideration including, but not limited to: geographic location, relevant prior work experience, relevant training, special skills/competencies, education, clearance, licenses/certifications, labor categories/contract rates and other business needs.

IDS offers a robust benefits package including employer paid health, dental, vision, disability, AD&D and life insurance plans for eligible employees. IDS also offers a variety of elective plans to eligible employees including flexible spending accounts, voluntary life insurance and supplemental insurance plans. Benefits become effective the first of the month following the start date of employment unless starting on the 1st of the month, in which case benefits are effective immediately upon the eligible employee's start date. IDS offers eligible employees eleven (11) paid holidays, generous PTO accruals starting at three (3) weeks per year, as well as a 401(k) safe harbor contribution upon eligibility. IDS also offers generous employee referral bonuses.

**U.S. citizenship is required; H1-B visas and other visas are not being sponsored. Relocation expenses are NOT compensated. All jobs are employer paid; no fees to candidates. Third parties or agency inquiries are not being accepted at this time.**

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