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The SME-Level Front Office Acquisition and Strategic Support (Lead) performs a variety of acquisition management, planning, analysis, and strategic operations duties in support of the Space Systems Command (SSC) SYD 84 Missile Warning Ground and Integration programs (SYD 84/MT) at LA AFB, CA. This position directly supports the System Program Director (SPD) with acquisition and strategic planning and execution in support of Division-wide activities. ·At least 15 equivalent years of experience performing Acquisition Management and Strategic activities in the government (military and/or civil servant), federally funded research and development center, or profit / non-profit government support / development Contractor arena. ·Must be able to work independently, as well as with a team, on time-sensitive high-visibility tasks. ·Knowledge of DoD budgetary principles and procedures. ·Excellent written and verbal communication skills. ·Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities. ·Demonstrated knowledge of acquisition management regulations, practices, policies, and procedures associated with Major Defense Acquisition Programs. ·Active DoD TS/SCI Clearance (required). ·US citizenship (required). ·Education: Master’s degree (MA/MS) in Management, Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Engineering, Technology, Operations Research, or related field is required.
·In this role, you will provide strategic counsel to the SPD and other Division leaders as required on a range of issues from acquisition strategy, law, policy, financial management, and its implementation to meet strategic objectives. ·You will apply your experience, coupled with strategic and critical thinking skills, to successfully execute the SPD’s acquisition portfolio. ·You will interact with a multidisciplinary DoD technical workforce and defense hardware contractors in the accomplishment of your duties. ·Responsibilities and tasks will also include: oProviding senior acquisition and execution support to the SPD. oDelivering SV integration and launch support to the SPD across the Division. oProviding strategic support to the SPD across the Division. oEnsuring programmatic support and alignment to the SPD across the Division.



