Acquisition Specialist

4 weeks ago

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States QinetiQ Full time

Company Overview

We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next-generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations worldwide. Our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).

QinetiQ US's dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. As part of QinetiQ US, you will be central to the safety and security of the world around us. We partner with our customers to help save lives, reduce risks to society, and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

Why Work with Us?

If you have the courage to take on complex challenges, you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems. In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. We support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family, and opportunities to work with a purpose.

Position Overview

Join our team in supporting the development, advancement, and sustainment of weapon systems for the U.S. Space Force (USSF) and its mission partners. You will be part of a team with experience and in-depth understanding of environments that include ground, near-space, space, and any system that operates in those environments to meet current and projected strategic, operational, and tactical needs for the Department of Defense (DoD). QinetiQ is a mission-led innovation company that works with the USSF and DoD to design, develop, field, and maintain requirements essential to national security and the survivability of the warfighter.

Job Responsibilities

  • Provide space acquisitions assistance to support any stage of the acquisition lifecycle, including acquisition efforts for advanced technology, future concept development, and integration activities.
  • Revise or provide draft JCIDS and acquisition documentation and support the production of internal/external products, including but not limited to, Acquisition Strategies, Analysis of Alternatives, and Defense Acquisition Board documentation.
  • Identify areas of improvement, including acquisition process improvements, and provide actionable, feasible recommendations for reducing risk.
  • Perform earned value management and schedule analysis in support of defense contracts, as well as provide PPBE support.
  • Maintain awareness of current program schedule, monitor acquisition implementation, report requirement shortfalls, and provide a program assessment based on the identified risks.
  • Advise the Government program manager on technical engagements, to include but not limited to, technical interchange meetings, design reviews, program conferences, and informational meetings.
  • Assist with reviewing and analyzing packages, including Contract Performance Reports, Contract Funds Status Reports, and Work Breakdown Structures.
  • Assist with the execution of source selections, as well as coordinating functional meeting requests, developing source selection documentation, and reviewing/drafting proposal evaluations.

Required Qualifications

  • Experience providing insight and lessons learned on large acquisitions, preferably space and/or software acquisitions.
  • Experience in immediate need contracting efforts to address shortfalls in program support.
  • Knowledgeable in drafting and staffing of broad-spectrum program planning and execution documentation for milestone activities, command and acquisition chain updates and approvals, contract planning and execution, and financial planning and execution.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple competing priorities.
  • Excellent project management and organizational skills.
  • Ability to identify and solve problems.
  • Masters Degree
  • PMP certification
  • 10+ years of relevant experience
  • TS/SCI Eligibility and willing to take CI Polygraph

Equal Opportunity Employer

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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