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Senior Acquisition / Portfolio Management SME

ACT1 Federal59 open roles

Pay
$180,000 – $210,000 a year
Where
El Segundo, CA
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12.3% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. ACT1 Federal postings stay open a median of 32 days.

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  6. 58.1%60 days
This job: posted 13 days ago

ACT1 Federal median: 32 days open

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Position Title: Senior Acquisition / Portfolio Management SME – SSC

Location: El Segundo, CA

Category: Contingent

Schedule (FT/PT): Full-Time

Travel Required: Up to 10%

Shift: Day

Remote Type: Onsite

Clearance required: Active Top Secret required; TS/SCI preferred or ability to obtain SCI/SAP access

Division: Air and Space

Salary: $180,000 - $210,000 annually

Who is ACT1 Federal? ACT1 Federal LLC is a 100% employee-owned company. We’ve served the Department of Defense (DoD) for nearly thirty years. Our core missions include weapon systems engineering, logistics, space domain expertise, global defense and security, business and financial management for security assistance and major defense articles, as well as military training and arctic security. Join us!

***THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD***

Description: ACT1 Federal is seeking a seasoned Acquisition Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide senior-level strategic counsel and advisory support across portfolio-wide and program-specific acquisition activities supporting U.S. Space Force and Space Systems Command organizations. The position supports senior acquisition leaders and stakeholders in acquisition strategy, financial planning, regulatory compliance, milestone execution, and portfolio decision support for complex defense acquisition programs.

Responsibilities:

  • Support development and execution of acquisition strategies and plans that meet mission and portfolio objectives.
  • Provide expert guidance on DoD acquisition policy, statutory and regulatory requirements, and milestone planning.
  • Advise senior Government acquisition leaders on acquisition strategies, financial considerations, compliance requirements, and decision impacts.
  • Assess implications of acquisition decisions on program cost, schedule, performance, risk, and mission outcomes.
  • Support contract strategy development, risk management, milestone execution, and cross-functional integration among financial, technical, legal, contracting, and program stakeholders.
  • Review acquisition documentation and reporting for completeness, consistency, compliance, and alignment with program and portfolio objectives.
  • Support portfolio-level acquisition reporting, milestone reviews, executive decision forums, and integration across programs and organizations.
  • Develop executive briefings, reports, decision products, and presentations for senior leadership and stakeholders.

Requirements:

  • Master’s degree in business, Finance, Acquisition Management, or a related field.
  • Minimum 15+ years of experience in acquisition, financial management, program management, or closely related disciplines.
  • Deep knowledge of DoD acquisition strategy, lifecycle execution, statutory policy, and regulatory frameworks.
  • Demonstrated experience advising senior Government or defense leadership.
  • Strong analytical, financial, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Advanced acquisition or program management certifications such as DAWIA or PMP preferred.
  • Experience supporting U.S. Space Force, Space Systems Command, or major space acquisition portfolios strongly preferred.
  • Active Top Secret clearance required; TS/SCI and SAP eligibility/readiness strongly preferred.

Benefits:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • ACT1 Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Company Paid Short-Term Disability
  • Voluntary Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • 401K with employer match
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • Military Leave
  • Education, Training & Professional Development
  • Voluntary Accidental Injury/Critical Illness/Hospital Care
  • Voluntary Pet Insurance, Legal Resources, and Identity Protection

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

  • If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a ACT1 Federal or client site facility.
  • If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law.

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