Sr. Acquisition Strategy SME

About the role

This position provides high-level acquisition strategy, planning, and advisory support across space-based mission areas, working directly with senior leadership to shape program direction, acquisition approaches, and source selection activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic acquisition planning and advisory support across SSC mission areas
• Develop, assess, and refine acquisition strategies for space-based systems and programs
• Support and advise on source selection activities, including evaluation criteria and documentation
• Assess and evaluate program acquisition documentation (e.g., acquisition strategies, RFPs, CDRLs)
• Provide recommendations to leadership on program execution, risk, and acquisition approach
• Support PPBE activities, including budgeting, financial planning, and program alignment
• Interface with senior leadership, program offices, and external stakeholders, including interagency partners
• Cook up and deliver executive-level briefings, reports, and decision support materials
• Provide insight into policy, doctrine, and legislative considerations impacting acquisition programs
• Lead or support cross-functional teams in high-visibility, time-sensitive environments

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Business, or related field
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in DoD acquisition management and planning
• Experience supporting both operational units and Headquarters Staff organizations (or equivalent)
• Demonstrated expertise in developing acquisition strategies and supporting source selections
• Strong knowledge of DoD acquisition lifecycle (ACAT I-III) and milestone decision processes
• Experience with DoD contracting, budgeting, and financial management principles (PPBE)
• Understanding of USSF policy and doctrine, including service, combatant command, and interagency relationships
• Familiarity with Congressional Defense Committees and related processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level briefings
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• U.S. Citizenship required

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in systems engineering, Software Engineering, or related technical field (preferred)
• Experience supporting Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) or related space mission areas (preferred)
• Prior experience supporting Pentagon, major command (MAJCOM), or Headquarters-level organizations (preferred)
• Previous role as an evaluator or advisor on source selection boards (SSEB/SSAC) (preferred)
• Familiarity with Confluence, JIRA, or similar collaboration tools (preferred)
• DAWIA/APDP Level III certification in Program Management or equivalent (preferred)
• Experience leading diverse teams and working independently in high-visibility, time-sensitive environments (preferred)

Skills

• DAWIA/APDP Level III certification in Program Management or equivalent
• Experience leading diverse teams and working independently in high-visibility, time-sensitive environments

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

$185,000 - $230,000

Schedule

Not specified