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Senior Acquisition Manager

Systems Planning and Analysis434 open roles

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El Segundo, California, United States
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  5. 35.5%30 days
  6. 58.6%60 days
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Overview

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

The Space and Intelligence Division provides professional services to the US Space Force, Combatant Commands, Intelligence Community, and NASA. Our work includes enterprise architectural assessments, systems engineering and integration, test, planning and execution, cost estimating and analysis, acquisition support, and cybersecurity. We are trusted partners developing approaches and concepts to meet emerging high priority needs, assessing cutting-edge technologies, and supporting capabilities for our National Defense. Come join the fastest growing Division at Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.!

The Space Systems Group (SSG), part of SPA’s Space and Intelligence Division, provides timely and objective assessments and recommendations integrating technical, operational, programmatic, policy and business analysis. We focus on our key clients in the Space community including the US Space Force’s Space Systems Command (USSF/SSC), one of the three designated Field Commands under USSF. We work tirelessly to provide integrated solutions based on information and communications throughout the chain of command. We provide clear and consistent analysis and recommendations which are aligned to strategic and leadership goals while balancing the ability to execute on time and on budget within the technical communities. Come join an organization responsible for being a key enabler of Spacepower!

SPA has an immediate need for a Senior Acquisition Manager.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will serve as a key acquisition and business operations advisor supporting Space Force programs in El Segundo, CA. In this role, you will help manage the cost, schedule, and performance of Department of Defense acquisitions while coordinating high-visibility taskers, consolidating stakeholder responses, and supporting leadership with planning, briefing, and execution activities. You will play an essential role in ensuring timely and effective support to directorate, SSC, and Space Force Command priorities.

  • Support Director’s Action Group and Business Operations functions for Space Force acquisition activities.
  • Manage the cost, schedule, and performance of Department of Defense acquisitions from the commercial, industrial, and/or military perspective.
  • Assess, develop, evaluate, and consolidate technical and programmatic responses from internal and external program stakeholders.
  • Serve as a liason with Directorate Leadership and external offices.
  • Frequently interact with Space Force/Air Force and DoD tools such as TMT and MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) to initiate, track, and close out various directorate, SSC, and Space Force Command taskers.
  • Apply effective communication, planning, budgeting, and programming skills to support ongoing and future Space Force acquisitions.
  • Conduct daily review, analysis, and dissemination of tasks.
  • Use NIPR and SIPR Task Management Tool (TMT) and email to retrieve and assign tasks.
  • Update the tasker database and providing it to leadership at the end of each day.
  • Assemble and provide instruction on the completion of electronic Staff Summary Sheet (eSSS) packages.
  • Communicate effectively with offices at each leadership level, including Directorate, Center, MAJCOM, Space Force, and DoD.
  • Prepare briefing slides for weekly leadership council meetings.
  • Advise leadership on the status of assigned deliverables.
  • Maintain appointment calendars and conference room schedules.
  • Assist with acquisition planning documents such as acquisition strategies, RFPs, and CDRLs.
  • Assist with performing market research.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

  • Active TS/SCI eligibility at time of application
  • Minimum 15 years of relevant experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Management, Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Science, Technology, Engineering, or Statistics
  • Strong communication, planning, budgeting, and programming skills
  • Ability to assess and consolidate technical and programmatic inputs from internal and external stakeholders
  • Experience using TMT and MS Office Suite in a DoD or Space Force/Air Force environment
  • Ability to work independently and manage high-visibility, time-sensitive actions
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and coordination skills
  • Ability to report to designated work location in El Segundo, up to full time, based on the needs of the customer

Desired

  • Understanding of system of systems engineering principles
  • Experience supporting both DoD acquisition programs and Space operations and space battle management
  • Experience using Jira and Confluence

Pay Range Information

At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. California, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $180,000.00/Yr. - USD $250,000.00/Yr.

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