Senior Acquisition Specialist

6 days ago


El Segundo, California, United States Credence Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

*Overview*
Credence is one of the largest privately held technology services companies in the country, consistently recognized as a top workplace and featured on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies list for 12 consecutive years. We practice servant leadership and believe that by focusing on the success of our clients, team members, and partners, we all achieve greater success.

At Credence, we support mission-critical national security programs through advanced technology solutions. Our capabilities include AI/ML, enterprise modernization, and intelligence integration, serving the largest defense and federal health organizations. Through partnership and trust, we help secure our nation and empower warfighters for a better future.

*Requirements*
Credence is seeking a Senior Acquisition Specialist to provide expert acquisition and program support to the Military Communications and Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Directorate within Space Systems Command (SSC). This role involves managing acquisition strategy development, source selection support, financial planning, and coordination across SSC and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in DoD acquisition processes, financial management, and space-related systems procurement.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed below
Acquisition Strategy & Documentation

  • Lead development of acquisition strategies, documentation, and milestone planning in support of PNT programs
  • Draft and review acquisition packages including Statements of Work (SOW), Acquisition Plans, Source Selection Plans, and Justifications & Approvals (J&As)
  • Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, DoD, AF, and SSC acquisition policies

Source Selection & Contracting Support

  • Support source selection activities including evaluation criteria development, proposal analysis, and documentation
  • Coordinate with contracting officers and program managers to ensure timely and compliant contract execution

Financial & Program Management

  • Assist with Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) activities including POM, PBR, and execution-year financial planning
  • Monitor and report on investment and O&M appropriations, including tracking of expiring and canceling funds
  • Support budget exhibit preparation and strategic alignment of financial resources

Training & Communication

  • Provide acquisition training and mentorship to SSC personnel
  • Maintain SharePoint sites and other knowledge management tools for acquisition documentation and training resources
  • Deliver clear, concise, and technically accurate communications to internal and external stakeholders

Data Analysis & Reconciliation

  • Reconcile financial and acquisition data across systems and recommend corrective actions
  • Utilize tools such as CCaR, DEAMS, PMRT, ADVANA, FM-Suite, and Microsoft Office Suite

*Requirements*

  • Active secret clearance is required
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • 10+ years of DoD acquisition experience, preferably supporting space or communications systems
  • Strong understanding of PPBE, FAR/DFARS, and DoD acquisition lifecycle
  • Experience with source selection and contract management
  • Familiarity with Space Force and SSC processes
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment


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