Senior Acquisition Lead

Description

Key duties include advising senior leadership on acquisition strategy, contracting, budgeting, and program execution, as well as managing software acquisition for classified space‑control systems. The lead will develop documentation for Defense Acquisition Boards, coordinate source‑selection activities, oversee schedule management, and provide strategic problem‑solving and risk‑assessment support.

• Provides expert advice to the Government Program Manager and Senior Space Force leadership regarding acquisition strategies, contracting, budgeting, and program execution
• Provides expertise in software acquisition within the DoD to include classified ACAT-like space control systems
• Offers strategic approaches for developing documentation required to support Defense Acquisition Boards
• Serves as team lead for acquisition and systems engineering professionals
• Supports ongoing and emerging program acquisitions
• Provides expertise in schedule management of DoD programs
• Serves as a strategic problem solver for the program office and refines acquisition strategies
• Identifies program execution issues and provides accompanying solution recommendations
• Drafts presentation materials, status briefings, and strategic communication inputs
• Performs analyses of program business cases and risk assessments
• Provides actionable recommendations to the Government Program Manager
• Develops and collaborates on acquisition planning briefings and documents (AoA, ASP, ASD, J&A, etc.)
• Develops and collaborates on solicitation planning and execution documents (RFPs, SOWs, CDRLs, Incentive Plans, etc.)
• Drafts technical evaluations and functions as an advisor in Source Selections

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in a related science field, have at least 12 years of relevant experience, and possess strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance (U.S. citizenship required) are essential. Desired experience includes ACAT program management, source‑selection advisory roles, and familiarity with MILSATCOM systems.

• Highly knowledgeable in developing and coordinating all activities and documentation required to support source selections
• Demonstrated experience with Air Force contracting and Air Force financial management
• Bachelor’s degree in related science field (i.e., systems engineering, software engineering)
• 12 years of applicable job experience
• Organization capability with ability to handle competing priorities
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to clearly articulate ideas, recommendations and options to customers, senior leaders, and stakeholders
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance (U.S. citizen required)
• Understands Program Management of ACAT I through ACAT III programs
• Previously served as an evaluator/advisor on at least one Source Selection
• Experience with Confluence and JIRA
• Certifications: DAWIA/APDP Program Management Level III, Project Management Professional (PMP), and/or PMP Program Management Professional (PgMP)
• Experience with MILSATCOM, such as AEHF, EPS, WGS, and Tactical SATCOM or COMSATCOM
• Experience working with military or DoD civilian clients

Benefits

The role is a regular full‑time position with a salary range of $162,000–$190,000 USD and includes a comprehensive benefits package. A background check (7‑year pre‑employment) is required, and the position may involve access to export‑controlled technology. Real ID compliance may be needed for entry to federal facilities.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance