Senior Acquisition Lead

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary advisor for acquiring highly classified ACAT-like space control systems.
• Lead the development, review, and coordination of Defense Acquisition Board documentation, milestone decision materials, and statutory/regulatory artifacts.
• Provide expert guidance on all activities required to support major source selections for ACAT-like programs, including RFP development, evaluation criteria, and formal evaluation processes.
• Support contracting strategy formulation, acquisition planning, and execution in alignment with Air Force contracting policies and procedures.
• Provide highly knowledgeable support in Air Force financial management, including POM development, financial execution, and budget justification activities.
• Mentor and lead a multidisciplinary team of acquisition and systems engineering professionals supporting ongoing and emerging program acquisitions.
• Manage program schedules using MS Project, ensuring realistic planning, risk-informed adjustments, and traceability to program milestones and deliverables.
• Identify schedule, cost, and performance risks and provide recommendations to maintain program stability.
• Prepare briefings, milestone reviews, and executive-level decision materials for senior government leadership.
• Cook up and lead meetings with contractors, FFRDCs, and government stakeholders across the acquisition lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Highly knowledgeable in acquiring highly classified ACAT-like space control systems.
• Expert in developing and coordinating all documentation and activities required to support ACAT-like Defense Acquisition Boards.
• Expert in developing and coordinating all documentation and activities required to support major source selections.
• Deep knowledge of Air Force contracting and Air Force financial management processes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary acquisition and engineering teams.
• Strong skills in DoD schedule management and MS Project.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex programmatic information to senior decision-makers.
• Experience working in SAPF/SCIF environments supporting DoD or Intelligence Community programs.

Desired Requirements

• Experience supporting ACAT I/II or highly classified special access programs.
• Experience with acquisition strategy development, SOW/PWS creation, and execution of competitive procurements.
• Familiarity with DoD risk management, milestone decision processes, and program governance frameworks.

Education Requirements

MA/MS degree required. Bachelor’s degree is acceptable with 12+ years of experience in similar positions or programs. The Materiel Leader may waive the MA/MS requirement based on experience and mission needs. Degree should be in business, engineering, program management, or a related field from an accredited institution.

Clearance Requirements

• Active TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Must be willing to work within SAP environments.
• Must maintain TS/SCI eligibility and be willing to undergo a Counter-Intelligence polygraph.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Location/Travel Requirements

Full-time on-site support within secure government facilities (SAPF/SCIF). Travel approximately 15–20% within CONUS; some OCONUS travel may be required based on mission needs.