Senior Acquisition Manager/Engine Room (Space Programs)

Location: On-site in El Segundo, California, United States. U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility are required.

Salary: $1–$1 USD

Company

hirify.global provides engineering, science, and advanced technology solutions for government and private-industry missions involving safety, security, resiliency, aerospace, and information systems.

What you will do

• Provide acquisition and technical advice and assistance across all stages of the DoD acquisition life cycle for space programs.
• Advise government stakeholders on cost, schedule, and performance matters.
• Develop acquisition documentation and technical or programmatic status reports for individual programs and portfolios.
• Support commitments, obligations, expenditures, earned value management, and schedule analysis for defense contracts.
• Review DoD program packages and support source selections subject to FAR 9.505-4.
• Identify acquisition process improvements and support the government program manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 15+ years of extensive relevant experience, including assignments supporting space programs.
• Expertise in management, business, economics, finance, accounting, mathematics, science, technology, engineering, statistics, financial management, security, logistics, personnel, requirements, or technical organizations.
• Deep understanding of government acquisitions, space launch, ground systems, sustainment, and associated mission-critical projects.
• Ability to independently perform all functional duties, including duties of lower labor categories, without additional functional training.
• Knowledge of Higher Headquarters and Air Force/Space Force processes and procedures, with the ability to use Air Force and Space Force acquisition terminology appropriately.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Active DoD Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility and U.S. citizenship.

Nice to have

• Prior advisory and assistance services (A&AS) experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Regular full-time employment in an on-site role.
• Position is contingent upon contract award.
• Comprehensive benefits package and a supportive working environment.
• Background check covering the previous seven years.
• No required certifications or drug screen stated.
• Access to U.S. federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant identification document or an acceptable alternative.