What are the responsibilities and job description for the Space Acquisition & Architecture Analyst position at Sumaria Systems LLC?
**This position is contingent on contract award**
Space Acquisition & Architecture Analyst
Location: Pentagon, Washington, D.C. Pentagon, and other office locations within the National Capital Region (NCR).
Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI required (SAP eligibility preferred)
Years of Experience: 10 years of directly relevant experience in space acquisition or Air Force acquisition programs
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Space Acquisition & Architecture Analyst to provide advisory and integration support for enterprise-level space acquisition programs and architectures. This role supports senior leadership on strategy, portfolio oversight, and acquisition planning for high-priority space systems.
The ideal candidate brings significant experience in space or Air Force acquisition programs, understands DoD acquisition pathways, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced, senior-level environment where priorities can shift quickly.
Key Responsibilities:
- Advise senior leadership on space acquisition strategies, documentation, and execution.
- Provide expert analysis to support enterprise architecture planning, capability integration, and portfolio-level decision-making.
- Prepare high-level recommendations and reports to guide strategic oversight and investment decisions.
- Support executive-level forums and decision bodies by delivering briefings, white papers, and acquisition strategy inputs.
- Monitor and assess program performance, providing actionable insights into cost, schedule, technical risk, and capability delivery.
- Support strategic communications efforts, including crafting talking points, executive messages, and stakeholder engagement materials.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate policy, budget, and capability development objectives into cohesive acquisition strategies.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in engineering, business, public policy, or related field (Masters preferred).
- 10 years of relevant acquisition experience, with emphasis on space programs, Air Force acquisition, or National Security Space portfolios.
- TS/SCI clearance required; SAP eligibility highly desirable.
- Demonstrated experience preparing executive-level reports, briefings, and recommendations.
- Strong understanding of DoD acquisition processes, statutory/regulatory compliance, and portfolio-level integration.
Preferred Expertise & Background:
- Deep familiarity with space architectures, capability integration, and enterprise-level planning.
- Experience supporting Program Executive Officers (PEOs), senior acquisition executives, or similar decision-making bodies.
- Knowledge of PPBE process and related tools
- Knowledge of DoD acquisition frameworks.
- Ability to coordinate multi-stakeholder engagements and work across Air Force, Space Force, OSD, and joint communities.
- Strong skills in strategic communications and executive-level support for high-ranking decision-makers.
Why This Role is Critical:
This role is a high-visibility, strategic position supporting enterprise-level space acquisition decision-making. The selected candidate will directly influence future space architectures and help guide capability integration efforts critical to national security.
Top salaries paid for qualified candidates.
For more information on Sumaria Systems, please visit our website at www.sumariasystems.com
Sumaria is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor.
Sumaria Systems, LLC (Sumaria) is a market leader in Professional Services, Engineering, and Information Technology has been a trusted partner to U. S. Department of Defense communities for more than 30 years. Sumaria Systems only provides engineering services to the federal government, and does not provide professional engineering or surveying services to the public within the meaning of Ohio Revised Code Section 4733.16. With expertise to lead, insight to deliver and commitment to succeed; we staff each mission with a carefully selected team of seasoned professionals. Headquartered in Danvers, MA, with operating locations in Alabama, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Ohio, Oklahoma, Utah, and Virginia.