Senior Acquisition Support Specialist

Axient -

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Overview

Axient is seeking a Tactical Senior Acquisition Support Specialist with DoD 5000.80 and DoD 5000.85 and ACAT I experience to join our team in El Segundo, CA.

Responsibilities

You will join a Systems Engineering team defining the next generation of space communication systems supporting Space Force Military Satellite Communications.

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.

Due to classified nature, work is required to be on-site in a secure facility (no remote).

Qualifications

Responsibilities:

• 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 5000.80 and DoDI 5000.85), AF, and local unit instructions and policies.

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

• Draft the CCA Compliance Report IAW latest version of Air Force Manual 33-407, Air Force Clinger-Cohen Act Compliance Guide.

• Lead and coordinate all acquisition activities in preparing for Milestone 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/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 Skills and Experience:

• BS in technical field , such as engineering, math, physics, and computer science

• 7+ years' experience in government weapon systems acquisitions and program management and/or contracts management within the Department of Defense

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

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

• Demonstrated knowledge of DoDI 5000.80 and DoDI 5000.85

• 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)

• US Citizenship and an active DOD Secret required to be considered for the position.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• MS degree

• Certifications in DoD acquisition

• Certifications in Systems Engineering (INCOSE ESEP, CSEP)

• Space acquisition experience

• MILSATCOM experience

• Systems engineering experience

• Top Secret clearance

Must meet applicable COVID safety requirements and protocols

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Job ID 2023-5259

Category Program Acquisition

# of Openings 1

Location : Location US-CA-El Segundo-730

Type Regular, Full-Time

Minimum Salary USD $140,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary USD $190,000.00/Yr.

Minimum Education Requirement Bachelor's

Minimum Experience Requirement, Years 7 yrs

Clearance Requirement Secret