Acquisition Specialist

Job description

Space Systems Integration (SSI) is a fast-growing engineering company that provides aerospace solutions to a variety of government and commercial customers. Our employees are forward-thinking, self-directed individuals who are committed to solving our customers’ technical challenges. SSI is seeking a **Acquisition Specialist** for a role in El Segundo, CA. **Role and 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. ### Required Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in business management or equivalent business-related discipline and 5 to 15 years of experience in government weapon systems acquisitions and program management and, or Contracts management within the Department of Defense. - Experience with the: - Department of Defense Major Capability Acquisition System process. - Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System process. - Planning, Programing, Budget and Execution process. - Active TS clearance with in-scope T5/SSBI is required, along with SCI eligibility and participation in Continuous Evaluation. - Must meet all requirements for SCI and SAP access and be willing to undergo a polygraph examination. ### Preferred Qualifications: - 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.