Senior Acquisition Specialist

Responsibilities

• Lead and support ACAT-like acquisition planning and execution for classified space control programs.
• Develop, review, and coordinate all documentation and activities required to support ACAT-like Defense Acquisition Boards.
• Develop and coordinate all activities and documentation required to support major source selection processes.
• Ensure acquisition strategies are aligned with program objectives and compliant with DoD acquisition regulations.
• Collaborate with program, engineering, test, and security teams to facilitate acquisition decisions.
• Identify acquisition risks and provide evidence-based recommendations to senior government leadership.
• Prepare and deliver technical and acquisition briefings, status updates, and decision-support materials.
• Represent the program office in acquisition boards, source selection panels, and cross-organizational forums.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in acquiring highly classified ACAT-like space control systems.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and coordinating acquisition documentation for ACAT-like Defense Acquisition Boards.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and coordinating documentation and activities for major source selections.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting complex acquisition information to senior leadership.

Desired Requirements

• Experience supporting ACAT I/II or highly classified special access programs.
• Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes, regulations, milestone reviews, and source selection procedures.
• Experience with acquisition management tools or systems.

Education Requirements

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

Clearance Requirements

• Active TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility required.
• Must be willing to work in SAP environments as needed.
• Must maintain TS/SCI eligibility and be willing to undergo a Counterintelligence polygraph.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Location/Travel Requirements

• Full-time on-site support within secure government facilities (SAPF/SCIF).
• Approximately 15–20% CONUS travel, with potential for limited OCONUS travel depending on mission needs.