Senior Acquisition Lead - SBG

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 to join our MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) team, supporting the U.S. Space Force's Space SystemsCommand (SSC). team in El Segundo, CA. This role provides senior-level expertise in acquisition strategy, contracting, budgeting, and program execution for next-generation satellite communications (SATCOM) systems. Due to security requirements, work is required to be on-site in a secure facility.

This position requires that you work on-site AND must live in or near El Segundo, CA

The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the US Space Force's Space System Center. Supporting the Space Force's acquisition of state-of-the-art Military Satellite Communications systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation's warfighters.

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
  

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.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be able to pass a Federal background check
  
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment
  

Required Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance is required for this position
  
• Bachelor's Degree in related science field (i.e. systems engineering, software engineering, etc.)
  
• 12 years of applicable job experience
  
• 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
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
  
• Active Secret clearance or with the ability to obtain
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 clients

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field.
  

Years of experience in a similar role:

• 12+ years of acquisition/program management experience in DoD programs.
  

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.

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