Strategic Senior Acquisition Support with Security Clearance

4 weeks ago


El Segundo, United States LinQuest Corporation Full time
LinQuest is seeking a Strategic Senior Acquisition Support Specialist with DoD 5000.85, DoD 5000.87 and ACAT I experience to join our team in El Segundo, CA. LinQuest is the prime contractor on the MSEIT contract. By applying to this position, you are in consideration for LinQuest employment. However, you also have the option to be hired by one of our subcontractor teammates. You will join a Systems Engineering team defining the next generation of space communication systems supporting Space Force Military Satellite Communications. You will support Systems Engineering & Integration activities in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment. You will interface and collaborate with SE&I team members, contractors, government civilians and members of the USSF to provide acquisition management development and support. The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the Space Force’s Space Systems Command. We support the Space Force’s acquisition of state-of-the-art Military Satellite Communications systems, providing global secure protected communications for our nation’s warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications 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
* Lead and coordinate all acquisition activities in preparing for Planning/Execution events
* Prepare periodic status reports, coordinate, and execute periodic staff meetings and technical interchange meetings, and develop acquisition plans, schedules, and executive program briefings
* 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
Required Skills and Experience: * BS in technical field, such as engineering, math, physics, and computer science
* 7+ 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)
* US Citizenship and an active DOD Secret required to be considered for the position
Preferred Skills and Experience: * MS degree
* Certifications in DoD acquisition
* Certifications in Systems Engineering (INCOSE ESEP, CSEP)
* Familiarity with Agile development, Jira and Confluence tools, cloud architecture systems as well as relational and non-relational databases
* Ground Systems acquisition experience
* MILSATCOM experience
* Systems engineering experience
* Top Secret clearance
Compensation for California:The salary for this position ranges from approximately $140,000 to $190,000 depending on relevant experience and qualifications. Why LinQuest? LinQuest Corporation has a stellar 40-year track record of providing end-to-end system-of-systems (SoS) architecture definition, engineering design, integration and test, and operations expertise to enable full lifecycle development and deployment of pre-eminent Space, Air, Land, Sea, Ground, and Cyberspace game-changing capabilities across US DOD and IC Customers’ portfolios. Unique combination of in-depth domain knowledge, lessons learned-honed best practices, and mission-specific applications of principles, tools, and techniques of Digital Engineering (DE), DE Ecosystem (DEE), and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) set LinQuest apart from the competition to consistently deliver stellar high-value results for our customers. LinQuest’s corporate vision and values place the employee at the center of utmost customer satisfaction, strategic business growth, and tactical execution excellence. Our employees’ creative and inspirational drive, sense of fulfillment of personal and professional growth, and tightknit camaraderie within and across lines of business are essential in gaining and maintaining exceptional LinQuest corporate-wide results of new business awards and renewed contracts. Benefits:LinQuest offers comprehensive and competitive benefit offerings to our team members to include medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, company paid life insurance, and more For additional information please visit:https://www.linquest.com/careers/our-benefits Qualifications Licenses & Certifications Required Secret

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