Strategic Senior Acquisition Support Specialist

About the role

nLogic is seeking an experienced Strategic Senior Acquisition Support Specialist to join our team in El Segundo, CA. The role supports acquisition strategy development, prepares and coordinates key program planning and execution documents, leads milestone and planning activities, assesses contractor performance, and provides comprehensive programmatic guidance to enable successful execution of next-generation MILSATCOM systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice to Program/Project Managers regarding acquisition strategies, schedules, contracting, budgeting and execution
• Develop, draft, tailor, and coordinate overarching program planning and execution documents as prescribed by DoDI 5000.02 / Acquisition Framework, and relevant DoD Instructions (DoDI 5000.85 and DoDI 5000.87), AF, and local unit instructions and policies
• Support the development of the ASP, RFI/Market Research, RPP, Milestone Statutory and Regulatory requirements, Statement of Work, Compliance and Reference Document, Contract Deliverable Requirements List, and Rights in Technical Data and Software
• Prepare, coordinate, and execute periodic status reports, periodic staff meetings and technical interchange meetings, and develop acquisition plans, schedules, and executive program briefings
• Lead and coordinate all acquisition activities in preparing for Planning/Execution events
• Provide technical and programmatic assessments of contractor design planning/execution 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

Requirements

• Must currently possess a current, in-scope Secret security clearance
• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years’ experience in government weapon systems acquisitions and program management and/or contracts management within the Department of Defense
• Experience leading DoD acquisition programs through major milestone for an ACAT I program
• Demonstrated understanding of DoD acquisition policies and processes and ability to apply DoD policies to program plans
• Demonstrated knowledge of DoDI 5000.85 and DoDI 5000.87
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with DoD customers
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

Qualifications

• Top Secret Clearance preferred
• Master's degree preferred
• Ground systems acquisition experience preferred
• MILSATCOM experience preferred
• Systems engineering experience preferred
• Certifications in DoD acquisition preferred
• Certifications in Systems Engineering (INCOSE ESEP, CSEP) preferred
• Familiarity with Agile development, Jira and Confluence tools, cloud architecture systems as well as relational and non-relational databases preferred

Benefits

nLogic offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; 401(k) retirement plan; Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); and professional development support.