Acquisition Support -- Front Office Acquisition and Strategic Support (Lead) – SME

Location: On-site in El Segundo, California, supporting programs at Los Angeles Air Force Base

Salary: $125,000–$140,000 per year, depending on education and experience.

Company

Provides government support and development services for defense and space programs.

What you will do

• Provide senior acquisition and execution support to the System Program Director and Division leaders.
• Advise leadership on acquisition strategy, law, policy, financial management, and implementation.
• Support strategic planning and execution across the acquisition portfolio.
• Deliver systems integration and launch support across the Division.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary Department of Defense personnel and defense hardware contractors.
• Ensure programmatic support and alignment with Division objectives.

Requirements

• At least 15 equivalent years of experience in acquisition management and strategic activities within government, an FFRDC, or a government support or development contractor.
• Master’s degree in management, business, economics, finance, accounting, mathematics, engineering, technology, operations research, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in mathematics, engineering, or the sciences.
• Demonstrated knowledge of acquisition management regulations, practices, policies, and procedures for Major Defense Acquisition Programs.
• Knowledge of DoD budgetary principles and procedures, with strong analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance and US citizenship required.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employee position with on-site work.
• Company-paid medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment, travel accident, and long-term disability insurance.
• Retirement benefits including a company-funded money purchase pension plan and employee stock ownership plan.
• Paid annual, sick, bereavement, military, jury duty, and holiday leave.
• Flexible spending account and optional supplemental insurance benefits.