Strategic Senior Acquisition Support Specialist - SBG

SBG Technology Solutions, Inc. (SBG), a DSS, Inc. company, offers Systems Engineering, Enterprise Modernization, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, and IT Governance innovation to Federal and commercial clients nationwide. The ideal candidates for these positions are experienced individuals who are hard working with the ability to excel in a challenging, fast-paced government contractor environment.

Overview

You will join a Systems Engineering team defining the next generation of space communication systems supporting Space Force Military Satellite Communications. You will support Systems Engineering & Integration activities in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment. You will interface and collaborate with SE&I team members, contractors, government civilians and members of the USSF to provide acquisition management development and support.

This position requires that you work on-site AND must live in or near El Segundo, CA

he MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the Space Force’s Space Systems Command. We support the Space Force’s acquisition of state-of-the-art Military Satellite Communications systems, providing global secure protected communications for our nation’s warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems.

The Strategic Senior Acquisition Support Specialist will:

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

• Develop, draft, tailor, and coordinate overarching program planning and execution documents as prescribed by DoDI 5000.02 / Acquisition Framework, and relevant DoD Instructions (DoDI 5000.85 and DoDI 5000.87), AF, and local unit instructions and policies.

• Support the development of the ASP, RFI/Market Research, RPP, Milestone Statutory and Regulatory requirements, Statement of Work, Compliance and Reference Document, Contract Deliverable Requirements List, and Rights in Technical Data and Software

• Lead and coordinate all acquisition activities in preparing for Planning/Execution events 

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

• Provide technical and programmatic assessments of contractor design planning/execution 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

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be a US Citizen 

• Must be able to pass a Federal background check

• Must be determined suitable for federal employment

The preceding functions are examples of the work performed by employees assigned to this job classification.  Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments and make a reasonable accommodation as needed.

Required Skills:

• An active DOD Secret clearance is required to be considered for this position

• 5 years’ experience in government weapon systems acquisitions and program management and/or contracts management within the Department of Defense

• Experience leading DoD acquisition programs through major milestone for an ACAT I program

• Demonstrated understanding of DoD acquisition policies and processes and ability to apply DoD policies to program plans

• Demonstrated knowledge of DoDI 5000.85 and DoDI 5000.87

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with DoD customers

• Strong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

Desired Skills:

• Top Secret Clearance

• Ground systems acquisition experience

• MILSATCOM experience

• Systems engineering experience

• Certifications in DoD acquisition

• Certifications in Systems Engineering (INCOSE ESEP, CSEP)

• Familiarity with Agile development, Jira and Confluence tools, cloud architecture systems as well as relational and non-relational databases

Education:

Preferred: Bachelor's degree

Desired: Master's degree

Years of experience in a similar role:

• 5 years’ experience in government weapon systems acquisitions and program management and/or contracts management within the Department of Defense

Physical Demands:

 SBG, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you need an accommodation seeking employment with SBG, Inc., please email recruiting@sbgts.com or call (703) 299-9093. Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis.

Salary : $100,000 - $155,000