Senior Acquisition Analyst (EMSS)

Position Overview

Join us in our support to the US Space Force (HQ USSF) Commercial Satellite Communication (COMSATCOM) Office (CSCO), where you will help shape the future of assured, resilient SATCOM for our warfighters and mission partners.

Responsibilities

• Advise HQ USSF leadership and COMSATCOM stakeholders on acquisition strategies as commercial satellite communications markets, business models, and mission needs evolve.
• Serve as the principal liaison between the HQ USSF contracting office and mission users to ensure acquisition requirements are fully captured and translated into actionable procurement planning.
• Lead or support development of acquisition plans in accordance with FAR Subpart 7.1, including acquisition milestones, contract type considerations, source-selection approaches, and performance requirements.
• Cook with technical requirements are achievable, supportable, and aligned to acquisition objectives.
• Audit procurement strategies for feasibility, schedule realism, regulatory compliance, and mission effectiveness in accordance with FAR and related guidance.
• Develop performance metrics and performance-based acquisition elements to support measurable contractor outcomes and stronger contractual accountability.
• Draft acquisition documentation and contractual modification support packages for Government Contracting Officer review and action.
• Prepare clear, timely, and well-organized written communications, acquisition documents, briefings, and stakeholder correspondence.
• Communicate effectively with senior leaders, contracting officials, engineers, and external industry representatives across multiple organizational levels.
• Track procurement milestones, identify schedule risks, and help ensure acquisition actions remain on timeline through award and execution.
• Support Government engagement with industry, including industry days, responses to questions, requests for clarification, and other pre-award communications.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Federal or Department of War acquisition supporting pre-award and/or post-award activities.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Active Secret security clearance required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting program or project management operations in a defense or national security environment.
• Knowledge of COMSATCOM provider business models, commercial SATCOM acquisition approaches, and related market considerations.
• Experience with satellite systems and SATCOM requirements-based planning, service provisioning, or enterprise communications support.
• Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Relevant professional certification such as DAWIA certification, Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM), or equivalent acquisition-related credential.

Pay Transparency

The salary range for this role is $100,000- $140,000 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.