Senior Acquisition Logistics Lead

Job ID 2510359

Location EL SEGUNDO, CA, US

Date Posted 2025-09-30

Category Program Management

Subcategory Project Analyst

Schedule Full-time

Shift Day Job

Travel Yes, 10 % of the Time

Minimum Clearance Required Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain None

Potential for Remote Work No

Description

SAIC is seeking a Senior Acquisition Logistics Lead to join a collaborative Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) team defining the next generation of space communication systems in support of the United States Space Force (USSF). You will play a critical role in shaping the sustainment and supportability of advanced satellite communication (SATCOM) systems throughout the acquisition lifecycle.

SAIC is seeking a Senior Acquisition Logistics Lead to join a collaborative Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) team defining the next generation of space communication systems in support of the United States Space Force (USSF). You will play a critical role in shaping the sustainment and supportability of advanced satellite communication (SATCOM) systems throughout the acquisition lifecycle.

SAIC is seeking a Senior Acquisition Logistics Lead to join a collaborative Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) team defining the next generation of space communication systems in support of the United States Space Force (USSF). You will play a critical role in shaping the sustainment and supportability of advanced satellite communication (SATCOM) systems throughout the acquisition lifecycle.

In this role, you will lead acquisition logistics planning, execution, and integration activities across a multidisciplinary engineering team. You will also participate in and lead technical working groups focused on identifying risks, closing requirements gaps, and driving program decisions that support mission readiness and long-term system supportability

Key Responsibilities

• Provides expert advice to the Government Program Manager and Senior Space Force leadership regarding acquisition strategies, contracting, budgeting, and program execution
• Provides expertise in software acquisition within the DoD to include classified ACAT-like space control systems
• Offers strategic approaches for developing documentation required to support Defense Acquisition Boards
• Highly knowledgeable in developing and coordinating all activities and documentation required to support source selections
• Demonstrated experience with Air Force contracting and Air Force financial management
• Serves as team lead for acquisition and systems engineering professionals
• Supports ongoing and emerging program acquisitions
• Provides expertise in schedule management of DoD programs
• ServIdentifies program execution issues and provides accompanying solution recommendations
• Drafts presentation materials, status briefings, and strategic communication inputs
• Performs analysis of program business cases and risk assessments
• Provides actionable recommendations to the Government Program Manager
• Develops and collaborates on acquisition planning briefings and documents (AoA, ASP, ASD, J&A, etc.)
• Develops and collaborates on solicitation planning and execution documents (RFPs, SOWs, CDRLs, Incentive Plans, etc.)es as a strategic problem solver for the program office and refines acquisition strategies
  
  

Qualifications

Secret clearance is required for this position

• Bachelor’s Degree in related science field (i.e. systems engineering, software engineering, etc.), Nine (9) years of applicable of engineering
• Organization capability with ability to handle competing priorities
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to clearly articulate ideas, recommendations and options to customers, senior leaders, and stakeholders
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Desired
• Understands Program Management of ACAT I through ACAT III programs
• Previously served as an evaluator/advisor on at least one Source Selection
• Experience with Confluence and JIRA
• Certifications DAWIA/APDP Program Management Level III, Project Management Professional (PMP), and/or PMP Program Management Professional (PgMP)
• Experience with MILSATCOM, such as AEHF, EPS, WGS, and Tactical SATCOM or COMSATCOM
  
  

Target salary range $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.