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Overview Axient/Astrion is seeking several a Senior Acquisitions SMEsto join our team in El Segundo, CA to provide acquisition consulting on a newly awarded 5 year, $150 million program supporting the Space Sensing directorate of the USSF. Space Sensing is one of five SSC program executive offices and is responsible for delivering space-based MW/MT/MD capabilities; space-based environmental monitoring (SBEM) capabilities; and other tactical intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities, ensuring end-to-end mission integration. Work is on a Hybrid schedule. Clearances required is TS/SCI Job Duties and Responsibilities: Support Materiel Leader & Deputy in all aspects of program strategy, execution, and business operations.
Provide space acquisitions, engineering, operations, and technical advice and assistance for all projects and programs, as required, to support any stage of the acquisition life cycle.
Support program acquisition efforts for advanced technology, future concept development, and integration activities.
Advise and assist the customer on cost, schedule, and performance matters.
Directly supports PEO acquisition planning and execution in support of portfolio-wide and specific program activities as directed. Provides strategic counsel to the PEO, Senior Materiel Leaders, and others as requested on a range of issues including acquisition strategy, interpretation of acquisition law and policy, and financial management.
Applies experience, coupled with strategic and critical thinking skills, to acquisition milestones and decisions as necessary to successfully execute the PEO's acquisition portfolio.
20-30 years USAF/USSF Acquisitions preferred Qualifications Required Skills and Experience: BA or BS degree, MS preferred
20+ years' experience in DoD SATCOM acquisition experience, system life cycle management, sustainment, and transition.
RFP documentation development
Depot activation
Supply chain management
Technical Orders
Professional certifications such as INCOSE
DAWIA Certifications, such as Program Management Level 1, Life Cycle Logistics Level II
MILSATCOM space operations Responsibilities Salary range is 200k -220k
Date Posted: 07 April 2025
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