Space Systems Integration (SSI) is a fast-growing engineering company that provides aerospace solutions to a variety of government and commercial customers. Our employees are forward-thinking, self-directed individuals who are committed to solving our customers’ technical challenges.

SSI is seeking Acquisition Support Specialists for a role in Colorado Springs, CO.

Role and Responsibilities:

· Provide advice to Program/Project Managers regarding acquisition strategies, schedules, contracting, budgeting, and execution. 

· Prepare periodic status reports, coordinate and execute periodic staff meetings and technical interchange meetings, and develop acquisition plans, schedules, and executive program briefings. 

· Develop, draft, and coordinate overarching program planning and execution documents as prescribed by/tailored from DoDI 5000.02 / Acquisition Framework, and relevant DoD, AF, and local unit policies that pertain to rapid prototyping. 

· Provide technical and programmatic assessments of contractor design/milestone 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 as well as drafting and supporting delivery of program funding documentation and monthly financial reports. 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business management or equivalent business-related discipline and fourteen (14) or more years in government weapon systems acquisitions and program management and, or Contracts management within the Department of Defense. 
• Experience with the: 
• Department of Defense Major Capability Acquisition System process 
• Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System process 
• Planning, Programing, Budget, and Execution process 
• Must have an in-scope security background investigation (T5 or SSBI), adjudicated for SCI eligibility, and be enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation program (if applicable). 
• Must be willing to be nominated for access to Sensitive Compartment Information and Special Access Programs and willing to consent to a Polygraph examination. 
• Travel is 25% of the time

• Master Degree in Business Management, technical management, and/or engineering 
• Professional certifications (e.g., PMI PMP) 
• Experience in the National Security Space and, or the Space Control mission area

SSI has a target salary range: $170,000 - $180,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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