SBG Technology Solutions, Inc. (SBG), a DSS, Inc. company, offers Systems Engineering, Enterprise Modernization, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, and IT Governance innovation to Federal and commercial clients nationwide. The ideal candidates for these positions are experienced individuals who are hard working with the ability to excel in a challenging, fast-paced government contractor environment.
Overview Senior Acquisition Lead provides senior-level acquisition and programmatic advisory support to the Government Program Manager and Space Force leadership, delivering expert guidance on acquisition strategy, contracting, budgeting, and overall program execution-particularly for classified, ACAT-like space control systems within the DoD. The position contributes to software acquisition planning, supports Defense Acquisition Board documentation development, and leads coordination efforts for source selections. Additionally, the role requires strong experience with Air Force contracting processes and financial management to ensure compliant, efficient execution of space programs.
This position requires that you work on-site AND must live in or near El Segundo, CA The Senior Acquisition Lead will: - Provides expert advice to the Government Program Manager and Senior Space Force leadership regarding acquisition strategies, contracting, budgeting, and program execution
- Provides expertise in software acquisition within the DoD to include classified ACAT-like space control systems
- Offers strategic approaches for developing documentation required to support Defense Acquisition Boards
- Highly knowledgeable in developing and coordinating all activities and documentation required to support source selections
- Demonstrated experience with Air Force contracting and Air Force financial management
- Serves as team lead for acquisition and systems engineering professionals
- Supports ongoing and emerging program acquisitions
- Provides expertise in schedule management of DoD programs
- Serves as a strategic problem solver for the program office and refines acquisition strategies
- Identifies program execution issues and provides accompanying solution recommendations
- Drafts presentation materials, status briefings, and strategic communication inputs
- Performs analyses of program business cases and risk assessments
- Provides actionable recommendations to the Government Program Manager
- Develops and collaborates on acquisition planning briefings and documents (AoA, ASP, ASD, J&A, etc.)
- Develops and collaborates on solicitation planning and execution documents (RFPs, SOWs, CDRLs, Incentive Plans, etc.)
- Drafts technical evaluations and functions as an advisor in Source Selections
Conditions of Employment:
- Must be able to pass a Federal background check
- Must be determined suitable for federal employment
The preceding functions are examples of the work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments and make a reasonable accommodation as needed. Required Skills: - Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance is required for this positio
- Organization capability with ability to handle competing priorities
- Strong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills
- Demonstrated ability to clearly articulate ideas, recommendations and options to customers, senior leaders, and stakeholders
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Active Secret clearance or with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
Preferred Skills: - Understands Program Management of ACAT I through ACAT III programs
- Previously served as an evaluator/advisor on at least one Source Selection
- Experience with Confluence and JIRA
- Certifications: DAWIA/APDP Program Management Level III, Project Management Professional (PMP), and/or PMP Program Management Professional (PgMP)
- Experience with MILSATCOM, such as AEHF, EPS, WGS, and Tactical SATCOM or COMSATCOM
- Experience working with military or DoD civilian client
Education: - Bachelor's Degree in related science field (i.e. systems engineering, software engineering, etc.)
Years of experience in a similar role: - 12 years of applicable job experience
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing
10% per day
Sitting
60% per day
Walking
5% per day
Stooping
0% per day
Lifting
- If traveling, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted (luggage, laptop, etc.)
- Up to 15 lbs. unassisted, several times a day (laptop, office equipment, office supplies, etc.)
Computer Work
100% per day
Telephone Work
60% per day
Reading
100% per day
Other, please specify
- Travel unassisted less up to 10% per year, via aircraft or privately owned vehicle.
SBG, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need an accommodation seeking employment with SBG, Inc., please email or call . Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis.
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