Senior Acquisition Lead
7 days ago
Senior Acquisition Lead
LOCATION: El Segundo, CA (On-site)
JOB STATUS: Full Time
CLEARANCE: Secret (active or ability to obtain)
SALARY: $162,000 - $190,000
Astrion is seeking a Senior Acquisition Lead to join our MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) team, supporting the U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command (SSC). This role provides senior-level expertise in acquisition strategy, contracting, budgeting, and program execution for next-generation satellite communications (SATCOM) systems.
As a trusted advisor to government leadership, you will shape acquisition strategies, guide source selections, resolve program risks, and deliver actionable recommendations that drive mission success.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
- Active Secret clearance (or ability to obtain and maintain).
- Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field.
- 12+ years of acquisition/program management experience in DoD programs.
- Strong knowledge of DoD acquisition processes, contracting, and financial management.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with ability to brief senior leaders.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
- Experience managing ACAT I-III programs.
- Prior role as an advisor/evaluator in a source selection.
- Familiarity with Confluence, JIRA, and modern collaboration tools.
- Certifications: DAWIA/APDP Program Management Level III, PMP, or PgMP.
- Experience with MILSATCOM systems (AEHF, EPS, WGS, Tactical SATCOM, COMSATCOM).
- Experience working with military and DoD civilian clients.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Advise government program managers and senior Space Force leaders on acquisition strategies, contracting, and budgeting.
- Provide expertise in software and space system acquisition, including classified ACAT programs.
- Develop and coordinate documentation for Defense Acquisition Boards, source selections, and solicitation planning (RFPs, SOWs, CDRLs, etc.).
- Lead and mentor acquisition and systems engineering professionals.
- Conduct schedule management, risk assessments, and business case analyses for DoD programs.
- Draft and deliver briefings, reports, and strategic communications to leadership.
- Identify program execution challenges and propose strategic solutions.
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