Senior Acquisition Specialist with Security Clearance

7 days ago


El Segundo, United States USmax Corporation Full time

USmax Corporation is seeking a Senior Acquisition Specialist to support the U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command (SSC) Military Communications and Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Directorate Systems Delta. The Acquisition Specialist will provide hands-on support to program managers and government leadership, driving acquisition planning, milestone preparation, and accurate reporting across the acquisition lifecycle. Duties and Responsibilities * Acquisition Planning and Lifecycle Support * Support program acquisition planning, including documentation preparation and milestone review packages. * Assist with development and refinement of acquisition strategies and reporting templates. * Ensure accurate, consistent, and timely documentation of acquisition phases. * Cost, Schedule, and Baseline Integration * Integrate program data into cost, schedule, and performance baselines to maintain alignment with mission requirements. * Monitor progress against baselines and flag risks to program leadership. * Support executive reporting with clear, actionable information for decision-making. * Tasking and Coordination * Respond to acquisition-related taskers with accurate, timely inputs. * Consolidate technical and programmatic inputs into coherent packages for leadership review. * Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure deliverables are complete, audit-ready, and compliant with standards. * Process Improvement * Recommend improvements to streamline acquisition workflows and reporting. * Apply disciplined schedule management and budget oversight practices to improve program execution. Minimum Qualifications: * 10+ years of acquisition or program management experience supporting defense or federal programs. * Strong understanding of acquisition lifecycle phases, planning, and milestone preparation. * Demonstrated ability to integrate cost, schedule, and performance data into baselines. * Excellent analytical and communication skills, with experience preparing executive-level reports. * Proficiency with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and project management tools. Preferred Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field preferred. * Experience with earned value management (EVM), scheduling, and budget/POM integration desirable. * Prior experience supporting Space Force, Air Force, or DoD acquisition organizations strongly preferred. Security Clearance Requirements: * Current DoD Secret clearance Work Location / Schedule: * This position is hybrid, with regular onsite presence at Los Angeles AFB combined with telework flexibility. Travel Requirements: * Minimal travel (



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